Fantasy


Heroes of Olympus Series

Tim Golden | 23 May 2012
More of the same.

Warriors of the Black Shroud

Jennifer Minicus | 21 March 2012
Good triumphs over evil in an underground kingdom.

Book Reviews

Video Review 1: Don’t Judge These Books By Their Covers

Clare Cannon | 04 March 2012
First video review from the Good Reading Guide - tell us what you think!

Liesl & Po

Jennifer Minicus | 10 February 2012
Liesl is the classic victim of wicked step-mother malice.

Finally!

Clare Cannon | 09 January 2012
For young adolescents who need a good laugh.

The Queen’s Thief Series

Maryana Garcia | 07 January 2012
Gen is a thief and proud of it.

Artemis Fowl Series

Maryana Garcia | 29 December 2011
Artemis Fowl is a genius...a criminal genius.

The Door in the Forest

Jennifer Minicus | 01 December 2011
Daniel Crowley is unable to tell a lie.

The Demonata Series

Tim Golden | 27 November 2011
It you have any reservations about demons or black magic, walk away from this book.

The Looking Glass Wars

Tim Golden | 11 November 2011
A fresh reimagining of Alice in Wonderland.

Tom’s Midnight Garden

Jennifer Minicus | 16 October 2011
Sometimes dreams are so vivid they seem real.

The Larklight Series

Tim Golden | 12 October 2011
A brilliantly imaginative science fiction series.

Toby Alone

Maryana Garcia | 13 September 2011
Toby is one and a half millimetres tall.

11 Birthdays: realism with a fantasy twist

Clare Cannon | 08 August 2011
Wendy Mass writes highly enjoyable realistic fiction with a fantasy twist.

Princess Ben (short for Benevolence)

Clare Cannon | 01 August 2011
A jewel of a book! A most original plot, deliciously witty expression, delightful characterisation and surprisingly deep themes.

The King’s Head

Tim Golden | 15 July 2011
A king's storyteller continues to tell tales, even after being beheaded.

The Brothers Lionheart

Maryana Garcia | 02 July 2011
A disappointing read from the author of Pippy Longstockings...

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Jennifer Minicus | 01 July 2011
Edward the rabbit travels far and wide to find his heart in this modern classic.

Hush, Hush

Tim Golden | 27 June 2011
Another "dark theme" in teen lit...

The House on Falling Star Hill

Tim Golden | 19 June 2011
This lightweight fantasy novel would make good summer reading.

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