Author: Kenneth Oppel Title: The Nest Format/Source: Hardcover/PurchasedPublished: September 2015Publisher: HarperCollinsLength: 244 pagesGenre: Middle grade gothicWhy I Read: Good creative team, intriguing plot, sister recommendedRead If You: Like creepy fairy tales, spooky stories, Coraline, etc.Rating: ★★★★★ [ratings guide] Links: GoodReads | IndieBound | Chapters […]
Author: Catherynne M. ValenteTitle: The Boy Who Lost FairylandSeries: Fairyland #4Format/Source: Hardcover/LibraryPublished: March 2015Publisher: Feiwel & FriendsLength: 235 pagesGenre: Middle grade fantasy/fairy taleWhy I Read: Love the seriesRead If You’re: Liked book #1 or #2 but weren’t so enchanted by […]
Author: Robert BeattyTitle: Serafina and the Black CloakFormat/Source: eBook/NetgalleyPublished: 14 July 2015Publisher: Disney-HyperionLength: 304 pagesGenre: Middle grade historical fantasyWhy I Read: Browsing NetGalley, caught my attentionRead If You: Like stories set on sprawling historical estates, maybe?Rating: ★★½ Links: GoodReads | IndieBound […]
Author: David AlmondTitle: Half a Creature from the SeaFormat/Source: eBook/NetgalleyPublished: September 2015 (USA)Publisher: CandlewickLength: 240 pagesGenre: Middle grade historical/fantasy short storiesWhy I Read: Browsing NetGalley, caught my attentionRead If You: Don’t usually read short stories; like the atmosphere of small […]
Here are two middle grade novels with fantasy elements. Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George Series: Castle Glower #1 Rating: ★★★★ [ratings guide] I devoured this book during April’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon. I think it’s a very fun, […]