Posts tagged with fantasy

10.15.10

“The Ironwood Tree” by Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black

Posted in 6A.17, Student book reviews tagged , at 8:03 am by

HCC student Elizabeth will be our guest reviewer for this 4th book in the Spiderwick Chronicles series. While you wait for her review to appear in the “comments” below this blog post, you can read a preview below using the Google Books preview window:

10.07.09

“Inkdeath” by Cornelia Funke

Posted in New Books--May 2009 tagged , , , , at 1:38 pm by

This is the third and final book in the “Inkheart” series, in which a cast of book characters, some with scary powers, have come to life upon the books’ being read aloud. A movie version of Inkheart was recently made. Get an objective opinion by reading published reviews of this book in NoveList K-8 Plus, [...]

“The Everafter War” By Michael Buckley

Posted in New Books--May 2009 tagged , , , , , , at 1:33 pm by

The latest in the “Fairy Tale Detective” series featuring girl detectives set in somewhat-fractured fairy tale worlds. These are fun and funny, too! Get an objective opinion by reading published reviews of this book in NoveList K-8 Plus, where you may also find ideas for what to read next. Or, read a video book trailer [...]

“Doomwyte” by Brian Jacques

Posted in New Books--May 2009 tagged , , at 1:25 pm by

The latest book in the ever-popular fantasy series, “Redwall.” If you love the idea of an endless series of fantasy, action, and adventure, give this one a shot. Get an objective opinion by reading published reviews of this book in NoveList K-8 Plus, where you may also find ideas for what to read next. Borrow [...]

“The Last Olympian” by Rick Riordan

Posted in New Books--May 2009 tagged , , , , , at 1:21 pm by

The latest book in the action-packed and exceptionally popular Percy Jackson series. Find out what all the buzz is about! Get an objective opinion by reading published reviews of this book in NoveList K-8 Plus, where you may also find ideas for what to read next. Borrow a copy from HCC library today! Check availability [...]

“The Soldiers of Halla” by D.J. MacHale

Posted in New Books--May 2009 tagged , , , , , , at 1:01 pm by

The 10th book in the ever-popular fantasy/adventure series, Pendragon. Get an objective opinion by reading published reviews of this book in NoveList K-8 Plus, where you may also find ideas for what to read next.   Borrow a copy from HCC library today! Check availability or place a hold in the BobCat-alog. Have you read [...]

“Eon: Dragoneye Reborn” by Alison Goodman

Posted in New Books--May 2009 tagged , , , , , , , at 9:26 am by

The first book in a new fantasy series set in Asia featuring a teenage girl, Eon, who pretends to be a boy in order to study the magic of dragons. Get an objective opinion by reading published reviews of this book  in NoveList K-8 Plus, where you may also find ideas for what to read next. Borrow a copy from HCC library today! Check availability [...]

10.06.09

“Tuck Everlasting” by Natalie Babbitt

Posted in New Books--September 2009 tagged , , , at 2:47 pm by

This classic title on the question of eternal life, a 6th grade curriculum book, is part fantasy but also very realistic. Get an objective opinion by reading published reviews of this book  in NoveList K-8 Plus, where you may also find ideas for what to read next. Borrow a copy from HCC library today! Check availability or place a [...]

“Chimera’s Curse” by Julia Golding

Posted in New Books--September 2009 tagged , , , , at 10:46 am by

Read a book excerpt via this Google Books preview. The fourth book in the fantasy series featuring endangered mythical creatures and the secret society that protects them.  The first book in the series, The Secret of the Sirens, was selected as a 2008 ”Green Earth Book Award” honor and a “Children’s Choice” selection from the International Reading Association. Get an objective opinion by reading published reviews [...]