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Oh-So-British Fantasies for Children

  • CHILDREN'S

    HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE

    SEPT. 1, 1998

CHILDREN'S

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE

by J.K. Rowling

It’s slanted toward action-oriented readers, who will find that Briticisms meld with all the other wonders of magic school. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    DARKE

    JUNE 1, 2011

CHILDREN'S

DARKE

by Angie Sage illustrated by Mark Zug

A memorable, edge-of-the-seat escapade that will enthrall confirmed fans and newbies alike. Full review >

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