Tag Archives: fantasy

The Chestnut Roaster by Eve McDonnell illustrations by Ewa Beniak- Haremska

Posted on November 6, 2022 by alibrarylady

The Chestnut Roaster is an utterly mesmerising read. It is a story of good versus evil, imaginative and original, carrying the reader along in an adventure that defies labelling. Historical fiction and fantasy combine to create something refreshingly different and … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books: New Fiction Summer 2022

Posted on August 30, 2022 by alibrarylady

Numerous children’s books have been published over the summer and I have only been able to read a few of them so apologies to those not included in this summer fiction round-up. However those featured here should appeal to a … Continue reading →

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Shadow Town by Richard Lambert

Posted on November 8, 2021 by alibrarylady

Shadow Town is Richard Lambert’s first book for children and follows his widely acclaimed YA novel, Wolf Road which was this week nominated for the Carnegie Medal. This new compelling fantasy adventure combines a coming of age story and an … Continue reading →

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The Book of Stolen Dreams by David Farr illustrations by Kristina Kister

Posted on September 29, 2021 by alibrarylady

Each time I sat down to read The Book of Stolen Dreams ‘for a few minutes’ it turned into an hour. This epic fantasy adventure is exhilarating, exciting and compelling but also, ultimately, moving. David Farr is probably best known … Continue reading →

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The Puffin Portal by Vashti Hardy illustrated by Natalie Smillie

Posted on September 20, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Griffin Gate, Vashti Hardy’s first title for Barrington Stoke published last year was a big adventure packed into a small book so I had been looking forward to reading this sequel. The Puffin Portal has all the appeal of … Continue reading →

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Blogtour – The Boy Who Sang With Dragons by Andy Shepherd illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Posted on January 17, 2021 by alibrarylady

Having followed Andy Shepherd’s progress from newly published author to popular and established writer I was delighted to be asked to take part in the blogtour for The Boy Who Sang With Dragons. Every so often a book, or in … Continue reading →

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Jungledrop by Abi Elphinstone

Posted on October 15, 2020 by alibrarylady

The second story in the Unmapped Chronicles is full of adventure, magic, threat and danger and, most importantly, of the transforming power of kindness and understanding. “Take the marble. Then run, girl, run headlong into this adventure. The Unmapped Kingdoms … Continue reading →

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The Griffin Gate by Vashti Hardy illustrated by Natalie Smillie

Posted on September 30, 2020 by alibrarylady

Vashti Hardy’s first title for Barrington Stoke contains all the components required of the perfect adventure story for children. A brave if somewhat impetuous lead character, clues to solve, villains to defeat, a wise and loyal companion and a map. … Continue reading →

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Invisible in a Bright Light by Sally Gardner

Posted on November 5, 2019 by alibrarylady

An irresistible mixture of mystery, danger, history and fantasy this story by award winning author Sally Gardner has a fairytale quality that makes the book a delight to curl up with on a winter evening. From the opening lines this … Continue reading →

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The Frozen Sea by Piers Torday

Posted on September 19, 2019 by alibrarylady

Stories have great power. Through stories we learn about people, places and events. Stories can inspire and entertain, they connect us and help us to make sense of information and understand how it applies to our own lives. Stories require … Continue reading →

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