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Book reviews for fantasy

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    Curses! Foiled Again

    Teen girl defends Faerie in lively graphic novel sequel.
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    11
     
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    By Jane Yolen
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Archived

    Imaginative fantasy mystery for teens tackles grief, death.
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    13
     
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    By Victoria Schwab
    (Book, 2013)
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    Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises

    Super-teens clash with ancient history in OK series start.
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    10
     
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    By Peter Lerangis
    (Book, 2013)
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    Warm Bodies

    Gory but sweet romance of teen girl and zombie.
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    15
     
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    By Isaac Marion
    (Book, 2013)
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    Crash

    Intriguing thriller driven by teen girl's disaster visions.
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    14
     
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    By Lisa McMann
    (Book, 2013)
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    Rise

    Sexual themes and violence weigh down Nightshade prequel.
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    16
     
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    By Andrea Cremer
    (Book, 2013)
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    Joshua Dread

    Hilarious saga of middle-schooler with supervillain parents.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Lee Bacon
    (Book, 2013)
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    Abe Lincoln's Dream

    Girl's journey with Lincoln's ghost applauds U.S. progress.
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    5
     
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    By Lane Smith
    (Book, 2013)
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    Teeth

    Rough language, sexual violence mar odd maritime fable.
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    15
     
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    By Hannah Moskowitz
    (Book, 2013)
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    Summer of the Mariposas

    Fantastical quest explores sisterhood and Mexican legends.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Guadalupe Garcia McCall
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Shadow Society

    Affecting alternate-world fantasy promotes tolerance.
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    12
     
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    By Marie Rutkoski
    (Book, 2012)
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    Return to the Willows

    Rollicking sequel delightfully true to classic original.
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    9
     
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    By Jacqueline Kelly
    (Book, 2012)
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    Elemental

    Never-a-dull-moment futuristic fantasy brims with energy.
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    12
     
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    By Antony John
    (Book, 2012)
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    Angelfall: Penryn & the End of Days, Book 1

    An intense, sometimes horrific, end-of-the-world adventure.
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    14
     
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    By Susan Ee
    (Book, 2012)
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    Goblin Secrets

    Orphan boy seeks lost brother in exciting, funny tale.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By William Alexander
    (Book, 2012)
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    Legends of Zita the Spacegirl

    Sequel has even more awesome bravery and action.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Ben Hatke
    (Book, 2012)
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    Reached

    Satisfying, solid resolution of twisting dystopian romance.
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    13
     
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    By Ally Condie
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Fire Chronicle: The Books of Beginning, Book 2

    Time-travel sequel even more fantastic than first book.
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    10
     
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    By John Stephens
    (Book, 2012)
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    Valkyrie Rising

    Norwegian mythology adds interest to muddled fantasy.
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    13
     
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    By Ingrid Paulson
    (Book, 2012)
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    Days of Blood & Starlight: Daughter of Smoke and Bone, Book 2

    Action-packed sequel has lots of violence, less romance.
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    14
     
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    By Laini Taylor
    (Book, 2012)
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    Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King: The Guardians, Book 1

    Early days of Santa Claus are busy but not wholly engaging.
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    7
     
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    By William Joyce, Laura Geringer
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Last Dragonslayer

    Talky but funny fantasy takes a while to get going.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Jasper Fforde
    (Book, 2012)
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    Splendors and Glooms

    Dark, magical, Dickensian page-turner for tweens.
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    11
     
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    By Laura Amy Schlitz
    (Book, 2012)
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    Shadowfell

    Girl who talks to fairies vs. evil king in complex fantasy.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Juliet Marillier
    (Book, 2012)
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    Game Changer

    Story of softballer in alternate world picks up as it goes.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Margaret Peterson Haddix
    (Book, 2012)