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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2006
KETURAH AND LORD DEATH
by Martine Leavitt
"Keturah's quest is lovely if (given its folktale style) not so original, but her unexpected solution to the puzzle leads to a thought-provoking and unabashedly sentimental conclusion. (Fantasy. 12-15)"
This lyrical tale adds surprises to the search for true love. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2006
MONSTER BLOOD TATTOO: BOOK ONE, FOUNDLING
by D.M. Cornish, illustrated by D.M. Cornish
"Fine story and universe, but overblown, especially the 100-page glossary and largely unnecessary appendices. (maps, metric conversion table, sketches, glossary, appendices) (Fantasy. 10-14)"
This epic fantasy, though solidly based in classic form (lonely orphan may secretly be someone special), flounders under cluttered writing. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2005
THE CRY OF THE ICEMARK
by Stuart Hill
"With plenty of strange creatures, growing relationships, well done battle scenes and set pieces both terrifying and triumphant, this above average epic has something to please high fantasy fans of every stripe. (Fantasy. 11-14)"
Along with a marvelous and multi-species cast, this debut doorstopper features a teenaged warrior queen, naïve but a quick study, desperately seeking allies against the invading armies of a mighty empire. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2005
Kirkus Star MAGYK
by Angie Sage, illustrated by Mark Zug
"A quick-reading, stand-alone, deliciously spellbinding series opener. (Web site) (Fantasy. 10-13)"
Heads up, Harry, there's a new young wizard on his way up. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 22, 2004
BEYOND THE DEEPWOODS: THE EDGE CHRONICLES, #1
by Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell
"Good fun, though the supporting cast tends to overshadow the plot. (Fiction. 10-12)"
Readers fond of nonstop adventures thickly stocked with variously clawed, tentacled, tusked, venomous, tattooed, insidious, blood-drinking, slime-vomiting plug-uglies will be in hog heaven over this imported series opener, trendily bound in a jacketless pictorial cover. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2004
TROLL FELL
by Katherine Langrish
"Goodhearted, resourceful Peer's courage, loyalty to his friends, and generosity will win reader's hearts and will ensure the appeal to readers of Emily Rodda's Rowan of Rin series and the Lemony Snickets. (Fiction. 9-12)"
As his father's funeral pyre burns, Peer Ulfsson, to his horror, meets a step-uncle whom his father has never mentioned. Read full book review >