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Compelling Coming-of-Age Fantasies

CHILDREN'S

THE GRAVEYARD BOOK

by Neil Gaiman & illustrated by Dave McKean

Closer in tone to American Gods than to Coraline, but permeated with Bod’s innocence, this needs to be read by anyone who is... Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

SAVVY

by Ingrid Law

A film is already in development, and if it lives up to this marvel-laden debut, it’ll be well worth seeing. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE LIGHTNING THIEF

by Rick Riordan

The sardonic tone of the narrator’s voice lends a refreshing air of realism to this riotously paced quest tale of heroism... Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE AMULET OF SAMARKAND

by Jonathan Stroud

Readers will hope that Stroud follows up on certain questions—is it slavery to use a djinni? will shaky looming... Full review >

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