Category Archives: Fantasy
Princess Ben by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
“Every fairy tale, it seems, concludes with the bland phrase ‘happily ever after’. Yet every couple I’ve ever known would agree that nothing about marriage is forever happy. There are moments of bliss, to be sure, and lengthy spans of … Continue reading
Filed under Fairy Tales, Fantasy, YA Lit
The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman
“‘What do you have, then?’ I asked. ‘Oh, spindles and straw and beans and tears. A glass coffin. A golden egg. A number of things. The Grimms were serious and thorough collectors, and of course we’ve added to the collection … Continue reading
Filed under Fairy Tales, Fiction, Magical Realism, Uncategorized, YA Lit
Castle Waiting by Linda Medley
“I’m Lady Jain Solander, Countess of Carabas. I’ve journeyed many months, hoping to gain sanctuary at the legendary Castle Waiting.” This is Sleeping Beauty like you’ve never heard it before. The king and queen are just, generous rulers, but have … Continue reading
Filed under Adventure, Fairy Tales, Graphic Novel, Uncategorized, YA Lit
Beauty by Robin McKinley
“He made a noise somewhere between a roar and a bark, and after an anxious minute, I decided it was probably a laugh. ‘You do not believe then?’ he inquired. ‘Well-no’ I said, hesitantly, wondering if this might anger him. … Continue reading
Filed under Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Uncategorized, YA Lit
Briar Rose by Jane Yolen
“In the storybooks she’d read in school, everyone got to wake up at the prince’s kiss. But in Gemma’s version, the implication was that they all still slept under the wicked fairy’s sentence of death. Death by sleep.” Becca’s grandmother, … Continue reading
Filed under Fantasy, GLBT, Historical, Mystery, Mythopoeic Award, YA Lit
The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
“But a whole sea of monsters–how could you hide something like that? Wouldn’t the mortals notice weird things happening…like, ships getting eaten and stuff?’ ‘Of course they notice. They don’t understand, but they know something is strange about that part … Continue reading
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
“You aren’t allowed out of the graveyard…because it’s only in the graveyard that we can keep you safe. This is where you live and this is where those who love you can be found. Outside would not be safe for … Continue reading
Filed under Carnegie Medal, Carnegie Medal, Fantasy, Hugo Award, Newbery Award, YA Lit
Huntress by Malinda Lo
“The whole situation should be terrifying, but she felt a helpless surrender to it. Here she was on this journey to a place that didn’t exist on their maps, and all around unseen things seemed to stare out at them … Continue reading
Filed under Fantasy, GLBT, Uncategorized, YA Lit
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
” ‘Can I ask a question?’ said Richard. ‘Certainly not,’ said the marquis. ‘You don’t ask any questions. You don’t get any answers. You don’t stray from the path. You don’t even think about what’s happening to you right now. … Continue reading
The Memory Bank by Carolyn Coman and Rob Shepperson
“‘Your memory account,’ he told her, ‘which, unlike your dream account, has received hardly any recent deposits.’ ‘It hasn’t?’” Wow, I didn’t see this one coming, but I certainly should have. Carolyn Coman is a Newbery Honor winner for her … Continue reading
Filed under Children's Lit, Fantasy, Uncategorized
