Fantasy

Fantasy Book Reviews  The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Awards: Newbury Award Winner 2009, Hugo Award for Best Novel 2009, Locus Award for Best Young Adult Novel 2009, An ALA Best Book for Young Adults (2009), And ALA Top Teens’ Top Ten (2009). Genre: Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller Age Group: 10-14 years. The odds are against Bod Owens from the start. After his family is killed by the man Jack, the toddler Bod wanders into a graveyard, where ghosts decide to take him in, raise him, and protect him. As he grows, Bod feels as if he doesn’t fit in among the dead, even though he has very loving ghost parents, a guardian named Sylas, and a few friends, one of whom is a witch. But when he tries out public school, he realizes he doesn’t really fit in among the living, either. Also, the older he gets, the more aware he becomes of the threat of the man Jack waiting to find him and kill him. This is an unusual coming of age story that is part fantasy, part thriller, and all suspense!

The Burning Bridge by John Flanagan Genre: Fantasy Age Group: Middle School // The Burning Bridge // is a great fantasy novel. It is the second book in the // Ranger's Apprentice // series. This story is about a 14 year old boy named Will. He is, as you probably found out, a ranger's apprentice. Tensions begin to rise between the Arulen kingdom and Morgarath, the evil king. Will is following Wargals, Morgarath's soldiers. He is then captured by them. Also, war is coming between the kingdom and Morgarath's forces. This book is one of the best I have ever read, and therefore would recommend it to everyone. I liked the plot and details of this book, but would change one thing. That is the way it is written. Sometimes, I feel that it was not professionally written. Even with this minor problem, I strongly recommend this novel. The Witch Catcher by Mary Downing Hahn   ﻿ ﻿ ﻿ The book I am reading is called The Witch Catcher. It is a fantasy book about wtiches, transforming, and magic. A girl named Jen moves into her dead Great Uncle Thaddeus' house. She finds out that her father is falling in love with an evil witch named Moura because she cast a spell on him. There is an old, spoky tower behind the house. Jen's father told her to stay away from teh old tower, but she doesn't listen. Jen goes into the tower to find a glass globe. Jen found out later it was called a witch cather. Jen keeps the globe away from Moura for good reasons. Moura tells Jen that it holds an evil creature and if it is broken, it will be released. They hear a crash; the globe is broken... I would recommend this book because this book is a mystery and you won't know what would happen next. I really liked this book because I really got into it, seeing all of the scenes in my head. Dragon Spell by Donita K. Paul

Dragon Spell is a great book that is interesting to read. It starts out by a village slave is being sent to be trained for questing and finding dragon eggs. All of this is because she has special powers and because a mysterious man named Paldin chose her. So now she is on her way when grawligs (mountain ogres) attack. She is captured after they play a game of toss the girl, then later she is rescued by warriors saying she is to come questing and train later. So after the quest she meets Pladin and chooses to go to Paladin's Headquarters, the hall, and makes some new friends along the way. I would recommend this book to many people, mostly anyone who likes adventurous novels with fantasy characters. It is great for the imagination and has great suspense. by Aaron C. The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1 by Rick Riordan Awards: School Library Journal Best Book of 2005, VOYA Top Shelf Fiction List, Mark Twain Award, NY Times Notable Book 2005, ALA Notable Book 2006. Genre: Fantasy/Adventure Age Group: 9-12 Percy Jackson has always been different. He has ADHD and dyslexia, so he has always struggled in school. As if that isn’t enough, he’s always getting into trouble, so much so that he’s been kicked out of six schools in six years. What Percy doesn’t know is that not only is he different, but he’s special. His father, whom he has never met, is the Ancient Greek god Poseidon. Percy’s world is turned upside down when his mother is held hostage by Hades, lord of the underworld and Percy must live at Camp Half-Blood, a place where other children like himself, with one mortal parent and one god parent, live and learn how to fight and lead life as a half-blood. Percy is soon told that the gods are at odds with one another and are on the brink of a potential war. Now Percy must decide whether or not to embark on a dangerous life or death quest! Warriors: The Darket Hour by Erin Hunter

In Warriors: The Darkest Hour, Fireheart has to face becoming a leader. This fantasy novel tells a story of Fireheart becoming a leader. Firestar (Fireheart) traveled home after receiving his nine lives and his new name. His former apprentice Cinderpelt joined him on his journey. On their way to Thunder Clan, Firestar and Clinderpelt run into their former clan-mate, Ravenpaw. Ravenpaw allows them to hunt and rest. When they reseted, they told him the terrible news. I would recommend this book and the other books in the series to anyone with the taste of adventure, love, and friendship. I like this book and the other ones because it suit me and I love to read about cats.

by Angie D.

Pendragon: The Reality Bug by D. J. MacHale

Pendragon: The Reality Bug was an excellent book. This was a fantasy book. Bobby Pendragon is a traveler from the territory of Second Earth. You see, this is book #4 in the Pendragon series. Bobby has already saved 3 territories, including First Earth, Denduron, and Cloral. In this book Bobbyu visits a tetrritory called Veelox. Veelox has been taken over by a super computer called Lifelight. Lifelight keeps people in their own mind so they can live the life they want. Aja Killian is the traveler from Veelox and she helps Bobby throughout the story. Aja shows Bobby her invention, the Reality Bug. Once they finally use it, it malfunctions and Bobby and Aja have to save Veelox from teh Reality Bug. There is an evil travelor also, his name is Sanit Dave. HE is very dangerous. Saint Dane is the only reason the Reality Bug malfunctioned. I would recommend this book to anyone. It is the best book I have ever read. It has adventure and magic. It also has a lot of surprises. Just the way I like it, and I guarantee you will love it, too!

<span style="color: #663300; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">by Mike H.

<span style="color: #663300; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
<span style="color: #663300; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">by J.K Rowling <span style="color: #663300; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">ilustrations by Thomas Taylor

<span style="color: #663300; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the second book in an eight book series.This fictional story is about a boy named Harry Potter. Harry Potter is not an ordinary boy;he is in fact a wizard. When he was still a baby his parent were killed by one of the greatest dark wizards of all time,Lord Voldemort. But when Voldemort tried to kill Harry he couldn't. Then the very second he couldn't kill Harry he lost all his power. Since Harry's parents were killed his only remaining relatives were his muggle(non-magic)aunt and uncle.As Harry grows up,he never learns that he is a wizard,how his parents really died,or that he is the most famous boy in the wizarding world.Until he gets a letter telling him to come to Hogwarts school of witchraft and wizardry.Now in his second year at Hogwarts,a monster has been set free in the school and it is his friends and his job to save the school.I think that you should read this book and all the others in the series.I'm sure that you will enjoy them as much as i did.

<span style="color: #663300; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">by John R.

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Pilgrims of Rayne by: D.J. MacHale

<span style="color: #663300; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The Pilgrims of Rayne is a great book by D.J. MacHale, and it’s a book that I would recommend to anyone that likes fiction novels. It is a very interesting and puzzling plot, especially during certain points in the story called “turning points”. This is usually the part of this book that has an ironic twist in the plot. Also, this is the eighth book in a series called the Pendragon series. Also, I like how there are two different plots instead of just one main plot. I also enjoy the adventure of the plot, and I like how I can always look forward to reading it. I would recommend this book, or book series, to anyone who likes to read adventure/ fantasy novels. That is my review on the thrilling book: Pendragon: The Pilgrims of Rayne.

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<span style="color: #a71616; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The Phantom Tollbooth <span style="color: #a71616; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Written By Norton Juster <span style="color: #a71616; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Illustrated by Jules Feiffer

<span style="color: #663300; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The phantom Tollbooth is a fantasy story for young and old alike<span style="color: #a71616; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">. It is about a boy named Milo<span style="color: #663300; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">, who has nothing better to do, who receives a mysterious gift. The gift is a cardboard tollbooth that transports him to a magical land that needs a miracle. He befriends a watchdog and a hum bug that join him on his adventure. To save the magical world, he must travel over mountains infested with demons, climb a ridiculously high staircase, and bring back the princesses Rhyme and Reason to restore the land’s happiness. I found that it was a very enjoyable book.

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<span style="color: #a71616; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The Fourth Apprentice by Erin Hunter <span style="color: #a71616; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="color: #663300; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The book the Fourth Apprentice from the Warriors: Omen of the Stars series, is my recommended book. This fantasy story is about four, large clan of feral domestic cats that live along a lake side. A young cat called Dovepaw soon learns she carries mystical powers, that only brothers Lionblaze, a warrior, and a blind medicine cat Jayfeather share. At a time when drought threatens the life of the clans, Dovepaw, Lionblaze and some other chosen cats from other clans are chosen to see what is causing the blockage of a stream that feeds water to the lake. They soon fight for the future of the clans, battling a whole family of beavers. Meanwhile Jayfeather struggles with being a medicine cat, and trying to dig up more secrets from cats that lived long before the clans, in hopes that he might understand the prophecy that haunts the three. He find’s that his ancestors and the ancient cats reveal no answers. The author took a lot of time to create the characters. I personally think this book is great for someone who likes books with such creativity, as well as cat lovers.

<span style="color: #663300; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">By Matthew R.

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