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Arlo Finch in the valley of fire by August, John

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Arlo Finch in the valley of fire by August, John

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Fantasy/Adv/ 5-8When Arlo Finch moves to Pine Mountain, Colorado, he has no idea what's in store for him in this tiny town full of mystery and magic. When he joins the Rangers, Pine Mountain's version of the Boy Scouts, it leads him into adventures he never thought possible. Wilderness and magical powers collide throughout the beautiful, dense forest surrounding his new home, and as Arlo begins to learn the way of the Rangers, he also discovers courage, strength, and a destiny he never knew he possessed.Screenwriter and long-time Tim Burton collaborator John August has created a new fantasy adventure trilogy that draws readers in from the very first page and introduces them to an exciting new world of magic and danger so believable that you may wonder if it exists in your own backyard. Accessible, readable, fun, and well-paced, this is a book that reads like it should be on your TV screen, right after you finish watching Stranger Things.

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Grades 8-11. In expressive, graceful language, Anderson tells the story of the fierce Tiger Lily and her thorny romance with the legendary Peter Pan. In remote Neverland, Tiger Lily has grown up with the Sky Eaters after being taken in by the shaman Tik Tok. At 15, already snubbed for her wild independence and nonwomanly hunting and fighting, Tiger Lily irrevocably changes her village when she rescues a shipwrecked Englander. Motivated by compassion, she fails to realize how his religious fervor poisons her tribe until it is too late. Her rescue captures Peter Pan’s interest, and she is drawn to his strange mix of boyish enthusiasm, casual barbarity, and guarded loneliness. When Wendy Darling arrives on another English ship, Tiger Lily must decide whether to fight for her love or let him go. Narrated by Tinkerbell, whose empathy allows her to see into others’ experiences, this wistful retelling has strong elements of tragedy, infused with regret, loneliness, and lost love, but its sensitive, passionate portrayal of familiar characters, here more damaged than we knew them, is captivating. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Pair the best-selling author of the Peaches series with a twisted-fairy-tale concept and you have a book that should live up to its vigorous marketing.

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School Library Journal (July 1, 2010)
Gr 6 Up-Nyssa is a cheerful young cook and tavern maid in a medieval-like world. But, as with many lowly orphans in fantasy novels, she has a secret identity. She has a mysterious tattoo on the back of her head, one half of an inscription in a language long forgotten, that of the Keepers, a civilization based on science and reason. Nyssa also has nightmares so concrete that she wonders if she is living inside another person's mind. When the terrifying Shadowmen arrive and seem to be pursuing her, she is aided in her escape by her uncle Marius and a dance hall girl named Aria. Central to the plot is Nyssa's discovery of her twin brother, who has been badly abused by Alaric the White Wolf, a cruel dictator bent on empire building. Once Nyssa and her friends rescue Kit, they are on the run again. Can they translate the tattoos that mark the siblings before the White Wolf's Shadowmen catch them? Will the secrets of the past give them power to save the world? Coincidence plays a big part throughout, including the climax, but the story has interior charms. Nyssa is an earnest and fiercely independent girl, her friendship with Aria is lively and nonjudgmental, and both girls grow into lives that satisfy their true natures. When readers meet Kit, he is a starved, battered, and speechless slave boy, the alter ego of Nyssa's nightmares. Slowly, in the company of his loving sister, he develops into a thoughtful and expressive young man. A pleasing adventure for fantasy fans.-Carolyn Lehman, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA Copyright 2010 Reed Business Information.

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Forest of wonders (Wing & Claw, Book 1 & 2) by Park, Linda Sue; illustrated by Madsen, Jim

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Forest of wonders (Wing & Claw, Book 1 & 2) by Park, Linda Sue; illustrated by Madsen, Jim

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Fantasy/Adv/ 4-7
Park's newest foray into fiction is a switch from the historical into the fantastical. In this, the first installment in a trilogy, readers meet Raffa Santana. The young teen protagonist is following in his parents' footsteps and taking on the challenges of apothecary work. Raffa has a deeply profound intuition when it comes to botanical/chemical work. His extreme ability leads him to form uniquely deep relationships with special friends and creatures from the Forest of Wonder. The story is written with skill and well paced. The real beauty in Park's work lies in the relationship she creates between Raffa and Echo the bat. The story contains some high-intensity action scenes that will hook readers. The world-building is intensive; there is clearly a multilayered history and culture underlying the richly detailed setting. This story would be great as a way to create some interest and engagement with students studying chemistry or earth science. VERDICT A strong addition by a wonderfully talented author to diversify middle grade fantasy collections.

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The girl who drank the moon by Barnhill, Kelly Regan

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The girl who drank the moon by Barnhill, Kelly Regan

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Fantasy/ 4-6
Every year, the Protectorate elders leave a baby in the woods to appease a witch no one has seen. In fact, the witch rescues and finds homes for the babies; she even adopts one, the particularly magical Luna. Barnhill's fantasy has a slightly ungainly plot, but in theme and emotion, it is focused: love--familial, maternal, filial, friendly--is its engine and moral.

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Fantasy/ 7+

Gr 7 Up-Set in an undisclosed time period, this new magical realism story featuring characters of color across the gender and sexuality spectrum draws on Latin American culture and language. Relying on lyrical prose, McLemore weaves an intricate tale of family, love, loss, and flowers. The Nomeolvides women have lived on and tended the enchanted gardens of La Pradera for generations. They are also hiding a dangerous secret: when those in their family fall in love too deeply, their lovers suddenly vanish. When Estrella and her four cousins (the youngest generation of Nomeolvides women) realize they are all in love with the same girl, they offer a desperate prayer to the gardens to save Bay Briar from nothingness. However, instead of protecting Bay from disappearing, they conjure up a strange and mysterious boy who knows nothing about his past or even his identity. As Estrella helps Fel discover the truth of his history, the Nomeolvides women learn more and more about their family's legendary curse and the terrifying power of La Pradera. While somewhat confusing at times, the leisurely plot flows smoothly and elegantly. The well-crafted characters add to the vibrant and magical tale that readers will not easily forget. VERDICT A solid, must-have addition to McLemore's growing body of work, this fantastical tale will delight her fans and entice a new audience.School Library Journal (July 1, 2017)

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The apothecary by Meloy, Maile (Apprentices, After-Room)

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The apothecary by Meloy, Maile (Apprentices, After-Room)

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Myst/Hist/Fant 6-9
Janie, 14, has been living happily with her screenwriter parents in Hollywood. But it’s 1952, and blacklisting makes it imperative that the family moves to London, where a TV job awaits. Janie is not happy about this, but a startling adventure opens to her as she becomes friends with Benjamin Burrows, whose father is an apothecary, and not just any apothecary. Mr. Burrows is part of a small, international group of scientists who are trying to contain the destructive results of the atomic bomb, including a weapon that is being tested off the coast of Russia. Booklist (September 1, 2011 (Vol. 108, No. 1))

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The Reader by Traci Chee (Sea of Ink and Gold #1)

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The Reader by Traci Chee (Sea of Ink and Gold #1)

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Fantasy Series/8 Up
Sefia, who lives in a world without books and reading, is on the run for her life, desperate to avenge the murder of her father and rescue her aunt. The only clue she has is a strange rectangular object-a book-whose secrets she's slowly learning to uncover. With layers upon layers of tales woven throughout the narrative, Chee's debut novel establishes a fantastically populated world with a diverse cast of characters. Meticulous storytelling and a memorable adventure. School Library Journal (December 1, 2016)

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Fantasy 3 Series/ 7-11
Kira, Oh’s strong and fully realized hero, undergoes more physical challenges as well as emotional ones in her eventually successful bid to save her people from the Dragon King. A warrior and a recognized protector of both a young prince and her people, who are beset by dragon and human armies, Kira is less self-assured in matters of the heart. Oh’s world building continues to be solid, and those familiar with the first two titles in this series will be wholly satisfied with this concluding volume. An attractive historical fantasy with appeal that crosses gender lines.
Booklist (February 1, 2015 (Online))

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Grades 7-11. Kira, Oh’s strong and fully realized hero, undergoes more physical challenges as well as emotional ones in her eventually successful bid to save her people from the Dragon King. A warrior and a recognized protector of both a young prince and her people, who are beset by dragon and human armies, Kira is less self-assured in matters of the heart. Oh’s world building continues to be solid, and those familiar with the first two titles in this series will be wholly satisfied with this concluding volume. An attractive historical fantasy with appeal that crosses gender lines.

Booklist (February 1, 2015 (Online))

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Fantasy/5-8
For Milo, everything’s a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he’s got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason! Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it’s exciting beyond his wildest dreams. . . .

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A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

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A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

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Hungry for power and knowledge, Sparrowhawk tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance.

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Fantasy Series/4-8

Twelve-year-old Meggie learns that many years ago, while her father was reading the novel Inkheart out loud, his voice somehow brought many of its characters--including the evil despot Capricorn--slipping out of their story. Now Capricorn wants Meggie's father to summon a malevolent, immortal character called the Shadow from the pages of the book. This tale of adventure and fantasy reaches an especially satisfying conclusion.
Horn Book Guide starred (Spring 2004)