Wednesdays in the Tower by Jessica Day George Series: Castle Glower #2 Published by Bloomsbury USA Children’s on 5/07/13 Genres: Children’s Books, Fantasy, MG Books Add to Goodreads Also by this author: Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow, Princess of the Midnight Ball A castle that is constantly rearranging itself,… Read more »
Genre: Children's Books
Kat, Incorrigible by Stephanie Burgis (review)
Kat, Incorrigible Series: Kat Incorrigible #1 Pages: 304 Add to Goodreads Katherine Ann Stephenson has just discovered that she’s inherited her mother’s magical talents, and despite Stepmama’s stern objections, she’s determined to learn how to use them. But with her eldest sister Elissa’s intended fiancé, the sinister Sir Neville, showing… Read more »
The Princesses I Know, by Ayla Mae Wild (picture book)
The Princesses I Know on December 6th 2013 Pages: 24 Purchase: Barnes & Noble Add to Goodreads In this beautifully illustrated book, Ayla Mae Wild draws upon her own experiences leading wilderness trips, and creates a series of memorable princesses who overcome obstacles, fears and injury as they interact with… Read more »
Treasures from the Hoard: Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery Series: Anne of Green Gables #1 on originally published in 1908 Genres: MG Books, YA (Young Adult) Add to Goodreads As soon as Anne Shirley arrives at the snug white farmhouse called Green Gables, she is sure she wants to stay forever… Read more »
A Snicker of Magic, by Natalie Lloyd
A Snicker of Magic on February 24, 2014 Pages: 311 Purchase: Amazon Add to Goodreads Introducing an extraordinary new voice — a magical debut that will make your skin tingle, your eyes glisten . . .and your heart sing. Midnight Gulch used to be a magical place, a town where… Read more »
Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy, by Karen Foxlee
Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers on Jan. 28, 2014 Genres: Fantasy, MG Books Pages: 233 Source: the publisher Purchase: Amazon Add to Goodreads A modern-day fairy tale set in a mysterious museum that is perfect for readers of Roald Dahl… Read more »
The Chronicles of Prydain, by Lloyd Alexander (series review)
The Chronicles of Prydain Series: Chronicles of Prydain Add to Goodreads Millions of young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his lively companions as they journey through the magical land of Prydain. First published more than thirty years ago and translated into twenty… Read more »
Ginger Jumps, by Lisa Campbell Ernst (review)
Ginger Jumps on April 30, 1990 Pages: 33 Add to Goodreads Ginger is a small brown dog who has always lived with the circus. At night, she dreams of having her own human family and a little girl to love. Meanwhile, she trains for a new trick–leaping from a platform… Read more »
The Little White Horse, by Elizabeth Goudge (review)
The Little White Horse Add to Goodreads When orphaned young Maria Merryweather arrives at Moonacre Manor, she feels as if she’s entered Paradise. Her new guardian, her uncle Sir Benjamin, is kind and funny; the Manor itself feels like home right away; and every person and animal she meets is… Read more »
Princess Academy: Palace of Stone, by Shannon Hale (review)
Princess Academy: Palace of Stone by Shannon Hale Series: Princess Academy #2 Published by Bloomsbury USA Children’s on August 21st 2012 Genres: Fantasy, MG Books, YA (Young Adult) Format: Hardcover Source: the library Add to Goodreads Also in this series: Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters Also by this author: Princess… Read more »