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

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    The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle

    Wacky, gripping sequel has slapstick, swordplay, sweetness.
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    8
     
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    By Christopher Healy
    (Book, 2013)
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    In a Glass Grimmly

    Fractured fairy tale is clever, touching, and violent.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Adam Gidwitz
    (Book, 2013)
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    Giants Beware!

    Fabulous medieval fairy tale with mighty girl heroine.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Jorge Aguirre
    (Book, 2013)
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    Enchanted

    Complex, unique, and satisfying fairy-tale romance.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Alethea Kontis
    (Book, 2012)
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    A Tale Dark and Grimm

    Exciting, funny, violent, and touching Hansel & Gretel tale.
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    10
     
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    By Adam Gidwitz
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Man in the Moon: The Guardians of Childhood

    Adventures of young Man in the Moon a perfect bedtime read.
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    4
     
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    By William Joyce
    (Book, 2011)
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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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    Beastly

    Contemporary Beauty-Beast tale curses shallow rich kid.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Alex Flinn
    (Book, 2010)
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    Lips Touch Three Times

    Three fairy tales tell of a woman coming of age, while also uncovering secrets about herself.
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    15
     
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    By Laini Taylor
    (Book, 2009)
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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 Witch's Boy

    Rumplestiltskin revealed! Why he did what he did.
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    10
     
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    By Michael Gruber
    (Book, 2005)