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    The Lost Property Office by James R. Hannibal: British steampunk mystery
    William Stark
    • Aug 22, 2020
    • 4 min

    The Lost Property Office by James R. Hannibal: British steampunk mystery

    Thirteen year-old Jack Buckles has a strange ability: he can find things. Simply by touching stone or metal, he can experience...
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    The Fourth Ruby by James Hannibal: Genghis Khan and teleporting thieves
    William Stark
    • Aug 22, 2020
    • 4 min

    The Fourth Ruby by James Hannibal: Genghis Khan and teleporting thieves

    Jack Buckles’ newly discovered tracker abilities which allow him to see the past are strangely absent, and others view him as dangerous...
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    The Griffin’s Feather by Cornelia Funke: Fantastic creatures and a globe-trotting quest
    William Stark
    • Jun 8, 2020
    • 5 min

    The Griffin’s Feather by Cornelia Funke: Fantastic creatures and a globe-trotting quest

    The silver dragon Firedrake and his young rider Ben must help locate a rare griffin feather to save the last known Pegasus eggs...
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    Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier: Whimsical adventure
    William Stark
    • May 22, 2020
    • 4 min

    Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier: Whimsical adventure

    In this fun take on the classic quest-story, Jonathan Auxier tells the story of Peter Nimble, a poor blind thief boy who gains magical...
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    The Ghosts of Greenglass House by Kate Milford: Thieves and smugglers
    William Stark
    • Mar 23, 2020
    • 3 min

    The Ghosts of Greenglass House by Kate Milford: Thieves and smugglers

    When a group of carolers known as “the Waits” arrive at Greenglass House and people start being mysteriously attacked, it’s up to Milo to...
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    On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson: Adventure, peril, and toothy cows
    William Stark
    • Mar 9, 2020
    • 3 min

    On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson: Adventure, peril, and toothy cows

    This story, which incorporates both quirky humor and excellent lessons about family and loyalty, tells the story of Igiby siblings as they..
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    North! Or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson: Quirky fantasy quest-story
    William Stark
    • Mar 9, 2020
    • 4 min

    North! Or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson: Quirky fantasy quest-story

    In a similar vein to the first book in the Wingfeather Saga, this book chronicles the risky escapades of the Igiby family as they flee...
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    The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart: Riddles and rhymes
    William Stark
    • Jan 17, 2020
    • 3 min

    The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart: Riddles and rhymes

    Reynard “Reynie” Muldoon is sent to take a series of tests for “gifted children,” and as a result, finds himself as a member of a team of...
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    The Mysterious Benedict Society and The Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart: A global chase
    William Stark
    • Jan 17, 2020
    • 3 min

    The Mysterious Benedict Society and The Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart: A global chase

    “The Mysterious Benedict Society” attempt to track down their friend and patron Nicholas Benedict, who has gone missing while attempting...
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    The Mysterious Benedict Society and Prisoners’ Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart: Traps and telepathy
    William Stark
    • Jan 17, 2020
    • 4 min

    The Mysterious Benedict Society and Prisoners’ Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart: Traps and telepathy

    “The Mysterious Benedict Society” must deal once more with the evil genius Ledroptha Curtain and his “Ten Men,” when a blackout darkens...
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    Silver on the Tree by Susan Cooper: Epic ending to an epic series
    William Stark
    • Dec 31, 2019
    • 3 min

    Silver on the Tree by Susan Cooper: Epic ending to an epic series

    Together, the protagonists of the previous four books travel to Wales in a quest that will take them through space and time...
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    The Grey King by Susan Cooper: A new twist on old legends
    William Stark
    • Dec 30, 2019
    • 3 min

    The Grey King by Susan Cooper: A new twist on old legends

    When Will Stanton travels to Wales to recover from a severe illness, he quickly becomes entangled in a series of events which...
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    Greenwitch by Susan Cooper: Dark, Light, and Wild Magic
    William Stark
    • Dec 30, 2019
    • 3 min

    Greenwitch by Susan Cooper: Dark, Light, and Wild Magic

    Enlisted by their mysterious uncle, Merriman Lyons, Simon, Jane, and Barney Drew embark on a quest to find an ancient golden grail, which...
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    The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper: Epic English quest-tale
    William Stark
    • Dec 30, 2019
    • 3 min

    The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper: Epic English quest-tale

    On his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers that he is the last of the “Old Ones,” immortal beings tasked with defending mankind...
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    Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper: Maps, magic, and ancient treasure
    William Stark
    • Dec 30, 2019
    • 3 min

    Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper: Maps, magic, and ancient treasure

    When three British children discover an ancient map in the attic while on holiday in Cornwall, they are plunged into a centuries-old...
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    Leepike Ridge by N. D. Wilson: Tom Sawyer meets The Odyssey
    William Stark
    • Dec 30, 2019
    • 3 min

    Leepike Ridge by N. D. Wilson: Tom Sawyer meets The Odyssey

    This 224-page novel by N. D. Wilson borrows themes and imagery from classics such as the Odyssey, yet remains as exciting and readable as...
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    Greenglass House by Kate Milford: Ghosts and games
    William Stark
    • Dec 30, 2019
    • 3 min

    Greenglass House by Kate Milford: Ghosts and games

    Told from the viewpoint of Milo Pine, Greenglass House follows the series of events that occur when items start to go missing after...
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    Boys of Blur  by N. D. Wilson: Beowulf in the Everglades
    William Stark
    • Dec 30, 2019
    • 4 min

    Boys of Blur by N. D. Wilson: Beowulf in the Everglades

    Author N. D. Wilson juxtaposes the plot of the epic poem Beowulf with a contemporary fantasy backstory and characters in this book...
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    An Enemy at Green Knowe by Lucy Boston: Alchemy and magic
    William Stark
    • Dec 30, 2019
    • 3 min

    An Enemy at Green Knowe by Lucy Boston: Alchemy and magic

    When a strange woman rents a nearby house and visits the old manor house Green Knowe in search of an alchemical tome from the 1600s...
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