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William Stark
Aug 22, 20204 min read
The Lost Property Office by James R. Hannibal: British steampunk mystery
Thirteen year-old Jack Buckles has a strange ability: he can find things. Simply by touching stone or metal, he can experience...
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William Stark
Aug 22, 20204 min read
The Fourth Ruby by James Hannibal: Genghis Khan and teleporting thieves
Jack Buckles’ newly discovered tracker abilities which allow him to see the past are strangely absent, and others view him as dangerous...
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William Stark
Jun 8, 20205 min read
The Griffin’s Feather by Cornelia Funke: Fantastic creatures and a globe-trotting quest
The silver dragon Firedrake and his young rider Ben must help locate a rare griffin feather to save the last known Pegasus eggs...
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William Stark
May 22, 20204 min read
Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier: Whimsical adventure
In this fun take on the classic quest-story, Jonathan Auxier tells the story of Peter Nimble, a poor blind thief boy who gains magical...
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William Stark
Mar 23, 20203 min read
The Ghosts of Greenglass House by Kate Milford: Thieves and smugglers
When a group of carolers known as “the Waits” arrive at Greenglass House and people start being mysteriously attacked, it’s up to Milo to...
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William Stark
Mar 9, 20203 min read
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson: Adventure, peril, and toothy cows
This story, which incorporates both quirky humor and excellent lessons about family and loyalty, tells the story of Igiby siblings as they..
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William Stark
Mar 9, 20204 min read
North! Or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson: Quirky fantasy quest-story
In a similar vein to the first book in the Wingfeather Saga, this book chronicles the risky escapades of the Igiby family as they flee...
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William Stark
Jan 17, 20204 min read
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart: Riddles and rhymes
Reynard “Reynie” Muldoon is sent to take a series of tests for “gifted children,” and as a result, finds himself as a member of a team of...
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William Stark
Jan 17, 20203 min read
The Mysterious Benedict Society and The Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart: A global chase
“The Mysterious Benedict Society” attempt to track down their friend and patron Nicholas Benedict, who has gone missing while attempting...
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William Stark
Jan 17, 20204 min read
The Mysterious Benedict Society and Prisoners’ Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart: Traps and telepathy
“The Mysterious Benedict Society” must deal once more with the evil genius Ledroptha Curtain and his “Ten Men,” when a blackout darkens...
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William Stark
Dec 30, 20193 min read
Silver on the Tree by Susan Cooper: Epic ending to an epic series
Together, the protagonists of the previous four books travel to Wales in a quest that will take them through space and time...
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William Stark
Dec 30, 20193 min read
The Grey King by Susan Cooper: A new twist on old legends
When Will Stanton travels to Wales to recover from a severe illness, he quickly becomes entangled in a series of events which...
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William Stark
Dec 30, 20193 min read
Greenwitch by Susan Cooper: Dark, Light, and Wild Magic
Enlisted by their mysterious uncle, Merriman Lyons, Simon, Jane, and Barney Drew embark on a quest to find an ancient golden grail, which...
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William Stark
Dec 30, 20193 min read
The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper: Epic English quest-tale
On his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers that he is the last of the “Old Ones,” immortal beings tasked with defending mankind...
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William Stark
Dec 30, 20193 min read
Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper: Maps, magic, and ancient treasure
When three British children discover an ancient map in the attic while on holiday in Cornwall, they are plunged into a centuries-old...
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William Stark
Dec 30, 20193 min read
Leepike Ridge by N. D. Wilson: Tom Sawyer meets The Odyssey
This 224-page novel by N. D. Wilson borrows themes and imagery from classics such as the Odyssey, yet remains as exciting and readable as...
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William Stark
Dec 30, 20193 min read
Greenglass House by Kate Milford: Ghosts and games
Told from the viewpoint of Milo Pine, Greenglass House follows the series of events that occur when items start to go missing after...
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William Stark
Dec 30, 20194 min read
Boys of Blur by N. D. Wilson: Beowulf in the Everglades
Author N. D. Wilson juxtaposes the plot of the epic poem Beowulf with a contemporary fantasy backstory and characters in this book...
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William Stark
Dec 30, 20193 min read
An Enemy at Green Knowe by Lucy Boston: Alchemy and magic
When a strange woman rents a nearby house and visits the old manor house Green Knowe in search of an alchemical tome from the 1600s...
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