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Book reviews for fantasy

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    The Familiars

    Magical animal adventures for kids not ready for Potter.
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    8
     
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    By Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Book of Wonders

    Exciting adventure with girl hero and Arabian Nights flavor.
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    8
     
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    By Jasmine Richards
    (Book, 2012)
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    Bloodrose: Nightshade, Book 3

    Werewolf finale focuses on love triangle and bloody battle.
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    14
     
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    By Andrea Cremer
    (Book, 2012)
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    Clockwork Prince: Infernal Devices, Book 2

    Fantasy sequel has strong female characters, more violence.
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    14
     
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    By Cassandra Clare
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Mostly True Story of Jack

    Not your average magic-in-the-real-world story, this book has layers of depth as a boy struggles to belong.
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    10
     
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    By Kelly Barnhill
    (Book, 2012)
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    Mastiff: Beka Cooper, Book 3

    Uneven finish to exciting but violent crime/fantasy trilogy.
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    12
     
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    By Tamora Pierce
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Cabinet of Earths

    American kids find magical, creepy adventure in Paris.
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    10
     
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    By Anne Nesbet
    (Book, 2011)
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    Inheritance: The Inheritance Cycle, Book 4

    Epic tale concludes in battle- and blood-filled saga.
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    12
     
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    By Christopher Paolini
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Chronicles of Harris Burdick

    Superb stories by top authors spring from surreal images.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Chris Van Allsburg
    (Book, 2011)
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    Down the Mysterly River

    Clever fantasy adventure a great choice for middle graders.
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    12
     
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    By Bill Willingham
    (Book, 2011)
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    Akata Witch

    Imaginative story of U.S. albino finding magic in Nigeria.
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    12
     
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    By Nnedi Okorafor
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Infernals

    Devilish comic adventure in hell mixes physics, philosophy.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By John Connolly
    (Book, 2011)
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    Daughter of Smoke and Bone

    Dynamic writing sets intense angel romance apart.
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    14
     
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    By Laini Taylor
    (Book, 2011)
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    Breadcrumbs

    Brilliant tale of girl's enchanted-woods search for friend.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Anne Ursu
    (Book, 2011)
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    Darwen Arkwright and the Peregrine Pact

    Through-the looking-glass adventure not very original.
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    10
     
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    By A.J. Hartley
    (Book, 2011)
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    Wildwood

    Exciting enchanted forest adventure to save baby brother.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Colin Meloy
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Son of Neptune: The Heroes of Olympus, Book 2

    Percy is back! And on a quest with Roman demigods.
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    10
     
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    By Rick Riordan
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Scorpio Races

    Bloodthirsty horses star in thrilling coming-of-age tale.
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    13
     
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    By Maggie Stiefvater
    (Book, 2011)
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    James and the Giant Peach

    Lonely boy's magical adventure still satisfies.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Roald Dahl
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Night Circus

    Illusionists compete in dream-like literary romance.
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    15
     
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    By Erin Morgenstern
    (Book, 2011)
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    Liesl & Po

    Friendly ghost story has good premise but bogs down.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Lauren Oliver
    (Book, 2011)
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    Bloodlines

    Vampire story with strong heroine explores prejudice.
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    13
     
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    By Richelle Mead
    (Book, 2011)
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    Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

    Eerie gothic fantasy a satisfying creep fest for teens.
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    14
     
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    By Ransom Riggs
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Girl of Fire and Thorns

    Plus-size princess turns leader in spiritually tinged tale.
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    12
     
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    By Rae Carson
    (Book, 2011)
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    Nightshade

    Gripping werewolf thriller explores lust more than love.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Andrea Cremer
    (Book, 2011)