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Book reviews for ages 8 & 13, fairy tale

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    The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle

    Wacky, gripping sequel has slapstick, swordplay, sweetness.
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    By Christopher Healy
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell

    Captivating, imaginative story of kids in fairy-tale world.
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    8
     
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    By Chris Colfer
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom

    Engaging fairy tale spoof is clever and funny.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Christopher Healy
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

    Original American fairy tale more spare, magical than movie.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By L. Frank Baum
    (Book, 2011)
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    Red Riding Hood
    Violent, romantic fairy tale retelling is based on movie.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
    (Book, 2011)
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    Beastly

    Contemporary Beauty-Beast tale curses shallow rich kid.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Alex Flinn
    (Book, 2010)
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    A Finder's Magic

    Magical mystery about a boy, his dog, and an odd little man.
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    8
     
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    By Philippa Pearce
    (Book, 2009)
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    The 13 Clocks

    James Thurber's prince-pursues-princess classic, newly reprinted, will delight families who thrive on wit and wordplay.
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    8
     
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    By James Thurber
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Castle Corona
    Clever, fun fairy tale with positive messages.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Sharon Creech
    (Book, 2007)
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    Time Cat: The Remarkable Journeys of Jason and Gareth
    A cat takes a boy back through time.
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    8
     
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    By Lloyd Alexander
    (Book, 2005)