The best fantasy books for kids from 2012, according to Kirkus

Kirkus has just released its list of the best children's books of 2012, and there are a number of fine fantasies on it-- A GREYHOUND OF ...

This week's round-up of middle grade sci fi/fantasy from around the blogs (Nov. 18, 2012)

Welcome to another week of what I found in my blog reading of interest to fans of mg sff!  Please let me know if I missed your post. The Rev...

The Raven Boys, by Maggie Steifvater (a reaction, not a review)

I really, really liked The Raven Boys , by Maggie Steifvater (Scholasitc, YA, Sept. 2012).  I'm cheerfully assuming that anyone reading ...

things i love thursday.

happy thursday; )   a few things i loved about today: +wearing my new high-waisted thrifted skirt with my favorite brown wedges and dangly ...

The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy, by Nikki Loftin

The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy , by Nikki Loftin (Razorbill, 2012, middle grade). Imagine the most beautifully breathtaking scho...

the quiet.

my sp irit has felt quiet lately.  instead of searching, working, striving, i have moved into a place of listening.  of watching and waiting...

Mal and Chad--The Biggest, Bestest Time Ever! for Timeslip Tuesday

Mal and Chad--The Biggest, Bestest Time Ever! , a graphic novel by Stephen McCranie, is one whose kid appeal is tremendous--my nine year old...