Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke: Ancient British magic
In the year 1806, England is trapped in a costly war with Napoleon, and the last practicing magicians vanished from England hundreds of...
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William Stark
- Jan 17, 2020
- 4 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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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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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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William Stark
- Jan 8, 2020
- 3 min
The Castle of Llyr by Lloyd Alexander: Kings and queens; witches and warriors
Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper returns in the third book of The Chronicles of Prydain as he and his friends seek to defeat the evil...
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William Stark
- Jan 8, 2020
- 3 min
Taran Wanderer by Lloyd Alexander: A search for identity
Taran sets out to discover the identity of his parents, in a journey that takes him across the entire realm of Prydain. However, he...
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William Stark
- Jan 8, 2020
- 4 min
The High King by Lloyd Alexander: Heroism personified
The High King tells the story of the final conflict between the heroes, led by Taran and Gwydion, and the forces of evil under Arawn...
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William Stark
- Dec 31, 2019
- 3 min
The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander: Sacrifice and selflessness
Taran returns in the second book of Lloyd Alexander’s Chronicles of Prydain, as he sets out to destroy the Black Crochan, the magical...
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William Stark
- Dec 30, 2019
- 3 min
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin: Chinese folk tales with a modern twist
Drawing inspiration from both fantasy and traditional Chinese legends, this adventure story follows the exploits of Minli (a poor...
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William Stark
- Dec 30, 2019
- 4 min
The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander: Welsh-inspired high fantasy
When the oracular pig Hen Wen goes missing from Caer Dallben, the Assistant Pig-Keeper Taran embarks on a journey to find her and...
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William Stark
- Dec 30, 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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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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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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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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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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William Stark
- Dec 30, 2019
- 3 min
The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke: Adventure in the City of Canals
When orphaned brothers Prosper and Bo flee to Venice to escape their cruel aunt and uncle, they meet a mysterious thirteen year-old who...
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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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William Stark
- Dec 30, 2019
- 3 min
The Evil Wizard Smallbone by Delia Sherman: A mixed bag
Looking for shelter in a blizzard after running away from his uncle’s, Nick Reynaud ends up at “Evil Wizard Books,” a bookstore owned by...
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William Stark
- Dec 30, 2019
- 3 min
The Way of the Wilderking by Jonathan Rogers: Last, but not least
Aidan Errolson returns to the land of Corenwald after living three years in the Feechiefen Swamp, but discovers that he has attracted a...
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William Stark
- Dec 30, 2019
- 3 min
The Secret of the Swamp King by Jonathan Rogers: Treachery versus loyalty
While serving at the court of King Darrow, Aidan’s loyalty is tested when the king orders him to retrieve a rare frog orchid from...
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