Itβs Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus! Today, Thea lists some of her recommended books – both old school and contemporary – to get young or new readers in the mood for fantasy. The list is inpsired…
Young Adult
Old School Wednesdays: Millicent’s Gift by Ann Rinaldi & Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Old School Wednesdays is a weekly Book Smuggler feature. We came up with the idea towards the end of 2012, when both Ana and Thea were feeling exhausted from the never-ending inundation of New and Shiny (and often over-hyped)…
Title: The Cydonian Pyramid Author: Pete Hautman Genre: Science Fiction, Young Adult Publisher: Candlewick Publication date: May 2013 Hardcover: 368 pages The much-anticipated sequel to The Obsidian Blade transports readers to the terrifying and thrilling world of Lah Lia,…
Hello everyone, from BEA! While the both of us are at the show and are pushing through the pain (literal pain – blistered feet, tired muscles, bicep and shoulder workouts thanks to all the books), today we are thrilled…
Progressive Publishers Doing Cool Things: Lee & Low Books (& Giveaway)
Learn, Grow, Improve: Progressive Publishers Doing Cool Things is a monthly feature at The Book Smugglers, in which we spotlight new ventures, content creators and publishers that are doing awesome things – awesome, defined as something smart, admirable, and…
Itβs Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus! Today, Thea reviews the highly anticipated apocalyptic zombie novel The End Games by T. Michael Martin… Unfortunately, it was a big fat miss on so many levels, from the writing…
Old School Wednesdays Readalong: The Naming by Alison Croggon
Old School Wednesdays is a weekly Book Smuggler feature. We came up with the idea towards the end of 2012, when both Ana and Thea were feeling exhausted from the never-ending inundation of New and Shiny (and often over-hyped)…
Old School Wednesdays: The Guardian of Isis by Monica Hughes
Old School Wednesdays Old School Wednesdays is a weekly Book Smuggler feature. We came up with the idea towards the end of 2012, when both Ana and Thea were feeling exhausted from the never-ending inundation of New and Shiny…
Title: Nation Author: Terry Pratchett Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Harper Collins/Corgi Publication Date: 2008 Paperback: 432 Pages Alone on a desert island β everything and everyone he knows and loves has been washed away in a storm β…
Title: The Rithmatist Written by Brandon Sanderson; Illustrated by Ben McSweeny Genre: Fantasy, Historical, Young Adult Publisher: Tor Teen Publication Date: May 2013 Hardcover: 384 Pages More than anything, Joel wants to be a Rithmatist. Chosen by the Master…