Category Archives: Magic

The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat

Posted on May 25, 2022 by susanh579

The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536204957 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? In a Thai-inspired fantasy world, Sai, a 12-year-old … Continue reading →

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The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton

Posted on May 15, 2022 by susanh579

The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton. Henry Holt, 2022. 9781250174949  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? Ella Durand is a Conjuror who commands African American … Continue reading →

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Ashes of Gold by J. Elle

Posted on May 4, 2022 by susanh579

Ashes of Gold by J. Elle. Simon & Schuster, 2022. 9781534470705 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book?  In this follow-up to last year’s Wings … Continue reading →

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Star Friends: Hidden Charm by Linda Chapman, illustrated by Lucy Fleming

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Star Friends: Hidden Charm by Linda Chapman, illustrated by Lucy Fleming. Tiger Tales, 2019. 9781664340305 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? The books in … Continue reading →

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The Science Spell Book: Magical Experiments for Kids by Cara Florance

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

The Science Spell Book: Magical Experiments for Kids by Cara Florance. Sourcebooks Explore, 2022. 9781728232522 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Advanced reader copy paperback What did you like about the book? This visually … Continue reading →

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The Witch’s Apprentice by Zetta Elliot, illustrated by Cherise Harris

Posted on March 29, 2022 by susanh579

The Witch’s Apprentice (Dragons in a Bag Book 3) by Zetta Elliot, illustrated by Cherise Harris. Random House, 2022. 9780593427712 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about … Continue reading →

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The Monster in the Lake by Louie Stowell, illustrated by Davide Ortu

Posted on March 10, 2022 by susanh579

The Monster in the Lake by Louie Stowell, illustrated by Davide Ortu.  Walker Books, 2022. 9781536214949 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book?  Kit has … Continue reading →

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Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin

Posted on March 10, 2022 by susanh579

Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin. Sourcebooks, 2022. 9781728229454 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or starred review) 4 Format: Paperback, advanced reader copy Genre:  Young adult fantasy (magical realism) What did you like about the book? (Synopsis) In … Continue reading →

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Tidesong by Wendy Xu

Posted on February 15, 2022 by susanh579

Tidesong by Wendy Xu. Quill Tree Books, 2021. 9780062955807 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover graphic novel Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book? Sophie is a young witch who is being … Continue reading →

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Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega

Posted on January 22, 2022 by susanh579

Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega. Scholastic Press, 2022. 9781338745528 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback ARC (to be published 2/1/22) Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? (Synopsis) In the fantastical … Continue reading →

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