Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy

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Book SynopsisOne night, when Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he finds this note instead: “Monsters! Meet here for final test.” Ethan is sure his parents are trying to trick him into staying under the covers, until he sees five colorful sets of eyes blinking at him from beneath the bed. Soon, a colorful parade of quirky, squeaky little monsters compete to become Ethan’s monster. But only the little green monster, Gabe, has the perfect blend of stomach-rumbling and snorting needed to get Ethan into bed and keep him there so he falls asleep—which as everyone knows, is the real reason for monsters under beds. With its perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this silly-spooky prequel to the award-winning I Need My Monster and Hey, That’s MY Monster! will keep young readers entertained.Trade Review"Frightful and delightful: a comforting (to some, anyway) reminder that no one sleeps alone." -- Kirkus Reviews"This prequel to Noll's I Need My Monster (2009) is reminiscent of the Pixar film Monsters, Inc., in which professional monsters visit bedrooms to scare young children. When little Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he discovers five pairs of huge eyes staring back at him. A number of potential monsters have come to compete for the role of scaring him into staying in bed all night. Having blown their cover, the monsters emerge and take turns auditioning to see who can scare Ethan the most. The monsters are quite small, though, and he isn't easy to scare; in fact, Ethan is delighted by the monsters' amusing antics. McWilliam's illustrations, done in pencil and digital acrylic paint, are bright and wonderfully lifelikeso much so that even the goofy-looking monsters may be a bit too much for the youngest readers. For those children who are ready for a little scare, though, this is a clever, fun romp." -- Connie Fletcher, Booklist Online"Monster fans are going to enjoy every page and maybe learn a little more about monsters along the way. Ethan is looking for a toy and runs across a strange letter. Soon, five pairs of eyes are staring back at him from underneath his bed. These are monstersfurry, cute, long-tailed, and sweet. But these monsters are there for a reason. They need to learn the rules when it comes to kids and bedtimes. One of the monsters is sure to be perfect for Ethan, but it will take a bit of testing to find out which one it will be. This reminded me a bit of Monsters Inc. but with a sweeter vibe. Ethan finds having monsters under his bed and in his room a little surprising, but he takes it all in stride and enjoys the fun. The monster rules seem sensible, but lead to funny situations and make it clear that finding the perfect monster-kid match isn't always easy. The monsters each bring their own personality and charm, and when Ethan and his monster are finally paired, it's simply heart-warming. Even if it might mean a little bit of a scare along the way. The illustrations are super fun to gaze through. Each monster is portrayed uniquely and holds enough emotions to make them easy to like/love. There are little details to bring the pictures to life as they follow the tale and help the humor and friendship grow more vivid with each page. It's simply a cute story young listeners are sure to enjoy." -- Tonja Drecker, Bookworm for Kids"Author Noll certainly provides the impetus for getting kids to hop in bed and stay there, but the droll, big-eyed Ethan and the pseudo-dreadful monsters under the bed done up believably by artist Howard McWilliam in pencil and acrylic make this series prime monster fodder for Halloween, -- not to mention anytime bedtime stories for kids who need a reason to keep their feet in bed, well out of the way of what's under there." -- Books for Kids"My toddler doesn't know if she wants to wear pants today, but she definitely wants "more monster." The new board book Are You My Monster? , by Spanaway author, teacher and mother of four Amanda Noll, is a big hit in our house with the under-2 crowd. The story follows a little boy named Ethan as he compares a drawing of his monster to a series of spectacular real-life monsters. Are their teeth big or small? Do the colors match? Is the tail long or short? Illustrated by Howard McWilliam, a children's book artist who doubles as the cover artist of the magazine The Week, the fantastic monsters inspire even the most timid of readers to invent characters and read aloud in silly voices. My little one was equally smitten with McWilliam's board book I Love My Dragon , which follows a boy and his giant dragon as they go to the beach, swim in the pool, and eat snacks (the toddler version of gym, tan, laundry). For older kids, How I Met My Monster is the forthcoming prequel to I Need My Monster . The story follows Ethan as goofy monsters emerge from under the bed and compete to become his official monster by scaring him into staying in bed. Their attempts, more funny than frightening, will have readers ages 4-8 giggling themselves into peaceful slumber." -- Sydney Parker, Seattle's Child"This series, and the latest addition, are the perfect choices for kids who like something just a little scary but not too scary. Fun for Halloween or any time of the year." -- Jennifer Wharton, Jean Little Library"I love the action in each page and how Noll and McWilliam vary the layouts to keep attention going... I appreciate how Noll has used a lot of the same verbage and imagery throughout the books... As with the other books in the series, McWilliam's illustrations are absolutely delightful...One of the most important things to know about the books in this series is that they are amazing read alouds!...Though this one doesn't release till after Halloween and the whole series is great for year-round enjoyment, October is the perfect time to crack these open and get in the Halloween-y mood!" -- Mary Costello, Children's Lit Love"It isn't uncommon for children to be afraid that monsters are hiding under their beds or in their closets. However, the monsters have met their match with the cute boy in this week's picture book for children... This picture book might be a great gift for a child you knowwho doesn't like to stay in bed, perhaps?" -- Diane Prather, Craig Daily Press

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Book SynopsisThis collectable hardcover edition features a beautiful cover and deluxe packaging, including color interior text and illustrations! One of TIME MAGAZINE's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, or any of the other giants rather than the BFG she would have soon become breakfast. When Sophie hears that the giants are flush-bunking off to England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she must stop them once and for all. And the BFG is going to help her! ?This warmhearted tall tale, published a year before Dahl picked up the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, artfully whisks readers away on a magical journey through London, Giant Country and beyond, to a realm of wild imagination.? --TIME Magazine

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Book SynopsisCaught up in rain, hunger pangs and a splendidly collapsing tent, will Nimmi come back home in one piece to tell the tale?Filled with dramatic and tender moments Nimmiâs Crawful Camping Days is a laugh-out-loud treat and a spectabulous addition to the well-loved series about Nimmi Daruwala.

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Book SynopsisSara and Crystal are ordinary teenagers. Or so they think - until the day they learn that they are princesses of the magical land of Catriona and their world turns upside down. Their mothers, the rightful rulers of Catriona, are being held prisoner by Merissa, the wicked queen. Sara and Crystal must help rescue their mothers, and to do this, they have to journey to a land that does not appear on any known map.Thrown headlong into a world of vengeful, manipulative gods and deadly sorcerers, the two girls learn the art of magical warfare. But will that be enough to counter the evil unleashed by Merissa and her protector, Loki?

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Book SynopsisHow far will you go for the ones you love? Are you brave enough to face your worst fears? To find the magical cure for his ailments, old Pala Dawa and Rinzing, his little granddaughter and the heart of his world, must do what no man has ever done - climb the Golden Tiger Mountain, and come back alive. In their way stand formidable, legendary challenges that will test their faith and endurance. Will their optimism and love for each other be enough to conquer the monsters, both real and imagined, that threaten to overpower them

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Book SynopsisThe Honeybee Moonlight series presents enchanting folktales from around the world in 20 books, with the first set of 10 featuring stories from Egypt, Iraq, China, India, Scotland, Israel, Brazil, Mongolia, Kenya, and Greece. These delightful tales aim to enrich children's literature with simple, captivating storytelling and charming illustrations.

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Book SynopsisClassmates Belle, Tess and Julien discover that a quirky teatime ritual on Wednesday afternoons is the secret gateway into Belzerac, a strange new world of talking animals and a glittering blue forest. But while Belzerac is easy to access, it's a little trickier to return from. After multiple visits, the children realize there are no tried-and-true ways to get home, and they might be stranded if they never find Belzerac's secret exit. Meanwhile, musician Orpheus is grief-stricken when a snake bite claims his bride Eurydice's life on their wedding night. In a do-or-die mission, he departs the living realm and descends into the Underworld in search of her. Heading straight for the royal court of Hades and Persephone, Orpheus hopes to petition the King and Queen for Eurydice's release. To his dismay, however, it seems the royal couple may not be the ones holding the keys to his wife's freedom. In this sequel to the fantasy adventure novel, Tea in Pajamas, Belle and friends--as well as Orpheus and Eurydice--all want the same thing: to be authors of their own fate. But they'll have to learn that salvation isn't about a destination, and has to come from within.

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Book SynopsisEnter the world of wicca: mysterious, dramatic and empowering, Wicca is the practice of modern-day witchcraft.

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Book SynopsisAn unforgettable novel for children from one of America’s greatest living storytellers, SUMMERLAND is about redemption and the true nature of heroism.Trade Review‘An epic fantasy for modern America.’ Sunday Times ‘Chabon’s quirky, fluent style holds no hint of condescension and is sprinkled with wry remarks that will delight the young teenager.’ Daily Telegraph ‘Perhaps the surest sign of “Summerland’s success is how the language of Chabon’s fictional universe stays with you and the way he achieves a sweet genuinely affecting ending.’ Time Out Praise for ‘The Yiddish Policemen’s Union’: ‘His almost ecstatically smart and sassy new novel…Chabon is a spectacular writer…a language magician. He has you laughing out loud, applauding the fun he has with language and the way he takes the task of a writer and runs delighted rings around it.’ Guardian ‘Michael Chabon’s brilliant new novel starts with a bang…It hums with humour. It buzzes with gags…the accumulated reading experience is one of admiration, close to awe, at the vigour of Chabon’s imagination…a hilarious, antic whirl of a novel.’ Sunday Times ‘It makes film noir look like film blanc by comparison.’ Arena

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl ServiceStunning new CollinsVoyager edition of Alan Garner's collection of folklore.Boggarts and gowks, fools and hobgoblins are only some of the strange and wonderful creatures in A Bag of Moonshine a veritable treasure trove of stories chosen from the folklore of England and Wales.There are 22 tales in all, beautifully illustrated in black and whitel by prize-winning illustrator Patrick Lynch.

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Book SynopsisA spectacular fantasy adventure, where three children, led by Marcel, battle against the Book of Lies to find their true identities.

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Book SynopsisA magical and captivating debut fantasy novel from young French author of fourteen years.Trade Review"Enchanting" Telegraph "A teenage literary sensation" Telegraph "A must for anyone who enjoys fantasy" Write Away Website “A cool-read” cool-reads website

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Book SynopsisIt’s not every day you wake up and find you’re a dragonhunter but in this exciting debut novel that’s exactly what happens to Simon St. George…

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Book SynopsisGreystripe’s manga adventure continues, in this graphic novelisation of the bestselling cat series!

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Book SynopsisThe second novel in the internationally bestselling EVERNIGHT series – a vampire romance with a shocking twist.Trade ReviewPraise for ‘Evernight’:“Once I picked up ‘Evernight’ I couldn’t put it down! I can’t wait for Claudia Gray’s next book!”L. J. Smith, best-selling author of ‘The Vampire Diaries’

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Book SynopsisWhen your world is paranormal, be glad that you’re human… the exciting sequel to bestselling PARANORMALCY, loved by Becca Fitzpatrick, author of HUSH, HUSH.Trade Review‘A fast, flirty roller coaster of a ride. This story was everything I hoped for – sassy, light-hearted and downright scary. Oh, bleep! I’m in love!’ – Becca Fitzpatrick, bestselling author of ‘Hush, Hush’ ‘PARANORMALCY seduced me. The two sexy paranormals who vie for Evie’s affections each had their own victory; one won Evie’s heart and the other won mine.’ – Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author of ‘Wings’

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Book SynopsisThe fourth action-packed quest in an exciting new six book character-led series for 7+ girls who love fantasy, adventure, and high-kicking heroines!Trade Review A fab new series for girls with a thirst for adventure! Perfect for fans of Enid Blyton who love The Enchanted Wood Collectable series with new books publishing each month Activity packs with stickers and activity sheets available New writing team – both authors with proven track record of strong sales and quality writing Strongly identifiable lead character Also available: SOPHIE AND THE SHADOW WOODS: THE GOBLIN KING [ISBN: 978-0-00-441163-4]

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Book SynopsisIn the Republic of the True America, it's always hunting season. Riveting action, intense romance, and gripping emotion make this fast-paced adventure a standout debut.Trade Review‘Plays to its strong suits, with plenty of peril (human and otherwise) . . . will keep readers rooting for Book and Hope’ Publishers Weekly ‘Dystopian fans will anxiously await the next instalment’Library School Journal ‘An exciting concept’Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisThe adventure continues… Read more thrilling stories in the the epic series, Seven Wonders. “A high-octane mix of modern adventure and ancient secrets… I can’t wait to see what’s next.” Rick RiordanTrade Review“A high-octane mix of modern adventure and ancient secrets… I can’t wait to see what’s next.” Rick Riordan “A great mixture of adventure, mystery and suspense.” Time For Kids “Fans will get hooked on the mysteriousness of it all!” Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisThe second volume in this incredible YA trilogy. When stone hearts break they shatter.Trade ReviewPraise for Grey:‘Different, unique and mysterious … A great start to the series … It remains to be seen what will happen next but I’d read it without a doubt’ Book Passion for Life ‘An excellent start to the series, and I look forward to finding out where the story goes from here. I give this book a definite A!’ Emeraldfire’s Bookmark ‘An intriguing contemporary YA fantasy. Featuring “mysterious” gypsy groups and their folklore and traditions, I found this aspect of the book gave it a refreshingly uniqueness I don't see too much in other books in this genre … Consider me hooked on The Romany Outcasts Series by Christi J. Whitney. Is book two available soon?’ Reader Girls

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling return of skeleton detective Skulduggery Pleasant, out now in paperback.A lot has changed. Roarhaven is now a magical city, where sorcerers can live openly. Valkyrie Cain has been out of action for years, recovering from the war against her alter-ego Darquesse, which nearly destroyed her and everyone else.Some things never change though: bad people still want to do bad things, and Skulduggery Pleasant is still there to stop them.When Skulduggery learns of a plot to resurrect a terrifying evil, he persuades Valkyrie to join him for just 24 hours. But they need someone else on their team, someone inconspicuous, someone who can go undercover.Enter Omen Darkly. Student at the new Corrival Academy. Overlooked. Unremarkable in every way.24 hours to save the world. One sharply-dressed skeleton. One grief-stricken young woman. One teenage boy who can't remember which class he's supposed to be in.This cannot end wellTrade Review“From the start, Landy is back to his wise-cracking best and this book sizzles with whip-smart dialogue and dark humour galore. Highly recommended.” Sarah Webb, Independent IE “The witty and edgy Skulduggery Pleasant series will enthral kids for the age of ten, and adults too” Christina Hardyment, The Times

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Book SynopsisThe 12th explosive novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series, BEDLAM will blow your mind – and change everything…Trade Review“A high-intensity tale….Readers, particularly Artemis Fowl fans, will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Utterly charming…perfect for the Potter crowd.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Rich fantasy that is as engaging in its creative protagonists and villains as it is in the lightning-paced plot and sharp humor.” — BCCB “Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off.” — ALA Booklist “Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humor, magic and adventure. Once you’ve met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you’ll be clamoring for a sequel.” — Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

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