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Book reviews for fairy tale, dinosaurs, magic and fantasy & history

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  • Wacky, gripping sequel has slapstick, swordplay, sweetness.

     
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    By Christopher Healy
    (Book, 2013)
  • Fractured fairy tale is clever, touching, and violent.

     
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    By Adam Gidwitz
    (Book, 2013)
  • Fabulous medieval fairy tale with mighty girl heroine.

     
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    By Jorge Aguirre
    (Book, 2013)
  • Complex, unique, and satisfying fairy-tale romance.

     
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    By Alethea Kontis
    (Book, 2012)
  • Exciting, funny, violent, and touching Hansel & Gretel tale.

     
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    By Adam Gidwitz
    (Book, 2011)
  • Adventures of young Man in the Moon a perfect bedtime read.

     
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    By William Joyce
    (Book, 2011)
  • Original American fairy tale more spare, magical than movie.

     
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    By L. Frank Baum
    (Book, 2011)
  • Contemporary Beauty-Beast tale curses shallow rich kid.

     
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    By Alex Flinn
    (Book, 2010)
  • Three fairy tales tell of a woman coming of age, while also uncovering secrets about herself.

     
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    By Laini Taylor
    (Book, 2009)
  • Magical mystery about a boy, his dog, and an odd little man.

     
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    By Philippa Pearce
    (Book, 2009)
  • Rumplestiltskin revealed! Why he did what he did.

     
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    By Michael Gruber
    (Book, 2005)