Posts Tagged ‘fantasy’
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The Worst Witch Lovefest and Halloween Giveaway
5October 24, 2014 by Heidi
Long ago, before the days of Harry Potter or even Hocus Pocus, there was The Worst Witch. Told through the delighting …
keep readingCategory Middle Grade, Review | Tags: Candlewick Press, childrens, fantasy, giveaway, Middle Grade, witches
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Audio Review: Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George
2October 3, 2014 by Heidi
Title: Tuesdays at the Castle [Goodreads] Author: Jessica Day George [Website|Facebook] Narrator: Suzy Jackson Standing: Castle Glower Book 1; can be read as a stand alone. Genre: Middle …
keep readingCategory Audiobook, Middle Grade, Review | Tags: Audiobook, fantasy, Middle Grade, Recorded Books, setting as character, wizards
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The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander: 50th Anniversary Blog Tour and Giveaway
7September 25, 2014 by Heidi
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers is proud to publish this 50th Anniversary Edition of Lloyd Alexander’s classic The Book of …
keep readingCategory Middle Grade, Miscellany, Review, Young Adult | Tags: blog tour, British folklore, crossover appeal, diviners, fantasy, giveaway, Henry Holt, Middle Grade, Wales, young adult
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At Tor.com: The Caller by Juliet Marillier
2September 6, 2014 by Heidi
In all series, but in the YA set in particular, it is so utterly rare to uncover a series that truly …
keep readingCategory Review, Tor.com, Young Adult | Tags: Celtic mythology, fantasy, Knopf Books for Young Readers, mythology, rebellion, review, spy, young adult
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The Hero’s Guide to Being an Outlaw Blog Tour and Giveaway
4May 21, 2014 by Heidi
It’s that time again boys and girls (of all ages)! It’s HERO TIME. That’s right, I’m back for one last Hero’s …
keep readingCategory Middle Grade, Miscellany | Tags: blog tour, fairy tale, fantasy, giveaway, Middle Grade
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The Dyerville Tales Blog Tour & Giveaway
0May 1, 2014 by Heidi
Today I am thrilled to be hosting a tour stop for M.P. Kozlowsky’s The Dyerville Tales. I’ve had Juniper Berry on my list …
keep readingCategory Middle Grade, Miscellany | Tags: blog tour, fantasy, giveaway, illustrated, Middle Grade, Walden Pond Press
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Audio Review: Matilda by Roald Dahl
3April 20, 2014 by Heidi
Title: Matilda [Goodreads] Author: Roald Dahl [Website] Narrator: Kate Winslet Standing: Stand alone. Genre: Middle Grade, Magical Realism Published: July 3rd, 2013 by Penguin Audio (Originally …
keep readingCategory Audiobook, Middle Grade, Review | Tags: Armchair Audies, Audiobook, classic, fantasy, Great Britain, magical realism, Middle Grade, Penguin Audio, review, superhero, telekinesis, vigilante
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Audio Review: The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp by Kathi Appelt
0April 2, 2014 by Heidi
Title: The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp [Goodreads] Author: Kathi Appelt [Website|Twitter|Facebook] Narrator: Lyle Lovett Standing: Stand alone. Genre: Middle Grade, Fantasy (Animal), …
keep readingCategory Audiobook, Middle Grade, Review | Tags: animals, Armchair Audies, Audiobook, fantasy, Middle Grade, Simon and Schuster, Texas
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At Tor.com: Black Dog by Rachel Neumeier
1March 20, 2014 by Heidi
I’ve read a number of titles since the inception of Strange Chemistry, but I can easily say that Black Dog is the …
keep readingCategory Adult, Review, Young Adult | Tags: adult, fantasy, multicultural, review, shapeshifters, urban fantasy, Vermont, young adult
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Altered by Gennifer Albin: Guest Post and Giveaway
8October 22, 2013 by Heidi
Today I am super excited to have the lovely Gennifer Albin visiting to share some of her inspiration for Altered, …
keep readingCategory Miscellany, Young Adult | Tags: dystopian, fantasy, fiber craft, genre bending, giveaway, guest author, sci fi, young adult