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Fantasy Books To Give Young Readers

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE SECRET OF SPLINT HALL

    OCT. 10, 2023

CHILDREN'S

THE SECRET OF SPLINT HALL

by Katie Cotton

Deep truths and children’s resilience grace this well-told story. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    ROSES & VIOLETS

    SEPT. 26, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ROSES & VIOLETS

by Gry Kappel Jensen ; translated by Sharon E. Rhodes

The Scandinavian atmosphere and engaging narrative voices uplift and deepen this magical boarding school story. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    NIMBUS

    SEPT. 5, 2023

CHILDREN'S

NIMBUS

by Jan Eldredge

A deeply imaginative journey that puts the “cat” in cathartic. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE SPELLS WE CAST

    OCT. 3, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE SPELLS WE CAST

by Jason June

With Texas-sized heart and cinematic action, this magical fantasy is a crowd pleaser. Full review >

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