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15 Out-of-This-World SF & Fantasy Tales for Tweens

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE FINAL GOAL

    NOV. 14, 2023

CHILDREN'S

THE FINAL GOAL

by Mary Amato

A well-rounded, satisfying trilogy closer sure to please fans. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    BILLY AND THE GIANT ADVENTURE

    NOV. 14, 2023

CHILDREN'S

BILLY AND THE GIANT ADVENTURE

by Jamie Oliver ; illustrated by Mónica Armiño

Dishes up a tasty round of youthful derring-do with several meaty topics on the side. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    INK GIRLS

    NOV. 21, 2023

CHILDREN'S

INK GIRLS

by Marieke Nijkamp ; illustrated by Sylvia Bi

A topical ode to truth-telling and community. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE CURSE OF EELGRASS BOG

    JAN. 2, 2024

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE SELKIE'S DAUGHTER

    JAN. 2, 2024

CHILDREN'S

THE SELKIE'S DAUGHTER

by Linda Crotta Brennan

An immersive reading experience threaded through with Celtic lore. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    EMMA AND THE LOVE SPELL

    JAN. 23, 2024

CHILDREN'S

EMMA AND THE LOVE SPELL

by Meredith Ireland

A satisfying story of emotional growth that will leave readers hoping for more magical adventures. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    HEROES OF HAVENSONG

    JAN. 23, 2024

CHILDREN'S

HEROES OF HAVENSONG

by Megan Reyes

There’s no chance for anyone to chill in this well-crafted, action-packed sequel. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    EOWULF

    FEB. 13, 2024

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

EOWULF

by Mike Cavallaro ; illustrated by Mike Cavallaro ; color by Irene Yeom

A pitch-perfect tale of friendship and fantastical foes. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    VIEWFINDER

    FEB. 13, 2024

CHILDREN'S

VIEWFINDER

by Christine D.U. Chung & Salwa Majoka ; illustrated by Christine D.U. Chung & Salwa Majoka

Beautiful and precisely depicted, a gentle, generous reflection on civilization and community life. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    MOMO ARASHIMA BREAKS THE MIRROR OF THE SUN

    FEB. 27, 2024

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE FIRST STATE OF BEING

    MARCH 5, 2024

  • CHILDREN'S

    UNICORN BOY

    MARCH 12, 2024

CHILDREN'S

UNICORN BOY

by Dave Roman ; illustrated by Dave Roman

At once a silly, sweet escapade and a dramatic tale of self-discovery in one’s own powers. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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