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A Tangle of Knots
Lisa Graff (2013) , 200+ pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Fantasy
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36 suitcases with a habit of
disappearing, and one of them has a
secret. People who are born with
strange and wonderful talents like:
never getting a paper cut, finding lost
things, or knowing and baking the
perfect flavor of cake for anybody in
the world. Knotting them all together
is a strange and wonderful mystery, a
dream waiting to come true, and the
world’s biggest cake-baking competition
in New York City. A ferret, a thief,
and a hot air balloon ride help
untangle everyone for what might be the
sweetest slice of fate?
Reviewed by: Amanda / University City Regional Library
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A Hero for WondLa
Tony DiTerlizzi (2012) , 200+ pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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The second book in the fantastic WondLa
series by Tony DiTerlizzi, the author
of the popular "Spiderwick Chronicles,"
is just as adventurous, imaginative and
exciting as the first. Eva Nine has
finally found other humans. Hailey,
pilot of the Bijou, takes Eva Nine and
faithful Rovender Kitt to New Attica.
Eva learns new truths about the
Sanctuary she grew up in and the HRP.
She also learns about new life on the
once barren planet that used to be
Earth and is now called “Orbona.” Eva`s
adventures must continue if she is to
discover her destiny and bring balance
to the world.
Reviewed by: Kristi / Mountain Island Library
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Kesona, age 12 from VA
It is a really cool story
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Always October
Bruce Coville (2012) , 200+ pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Fantasy
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Jake Doolittle and his friend Lily love
scary stories. Their favorite stories
were written by Jake`s grandfather
about a place called "Always October,"
a world filled with monsters. Jake
definitely knows his grandfather`s
monsters aren`t real...right?
Then one night Jake hears a cry from
their front porch. Lying in a basket,
Jake sees a baby. Jake’s mother
immediately takes the baby in, and,
after reading the note left with him,
lovingly
names him "Little Dumpling" or LD.
But Jake`s life changes drastically
once LD turns into a baby monster
during the full moon! Jake and Lily are
soon thrust into the actual world of
Always October in a race to rescue LD
from an evil monster with nefarious
plans for LD. Filled with lots of
monsters and surprises, Bruce
Coville`s newest book can be read
anytime, but
it`s a perfect pick for Halloween!
Reviewed by: Carrie / Myers Park Library
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Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Promise, Part One
Gene Luen Yang (2012) , 80-120 pages
Illustrated by Bryan Gurihiru and Michael heisler
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Adventure, Fantasy, Graphic Novels
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Have you watched every episode of
Avatar, the Last Airbender? Is your
favorite day of the week the day the
next episode of Legend of Korra comes
on Nickelodeon? If you answered yes to
either of these questions then this
graphic novel is for you! This graphic
novel is set right between the two
cartoon series. Clever text and
amazing graphics make it seem like you
are watching an episode of Avatar.
You’ll laugh with Toph and Sokka as
they get the “oogies” and explore the
world with Aang and Zuko as they try to
clean up and make peace from the
Hundred Year War. By the end of the
book, you’ll be wishing the next one
was already here!
Reviewed by: Lindsey / University City Regional Library
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Bliss
Kathryn Littlewood (2012) , 200+ pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Fantasy, Humor
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Life is sweet for Rosemary Bliss and
her siblings, Sage, Parsley, and
Thyme. Their parents own the Bliss
Bakery where they cook up all kinds of
wonderful confections from Almond
Croissants to Pumpkin Cheesecakes.
But, these sweets are more then they
seem to be… the recipes come from the
Bliss Cookery Booke. This secret
cookbook is filled with magical recipes
that can cure illness, make people fall
in love, and so much more! When
Rosemary’s parents have to leave town
in a hurry, she is put in charge of the
bakery and the Cookery Booke. Will she
be able to keep it a secret from her
sly Aunt Lily? And what will happen
when Rosemary tries to follow one of
the magical recipes herself? This
tasty treat of a book will leave you
smiling sweetly and wishing for another
bite of adventure.
Reviewed by: Tree / South County Regional Library
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