Bite-Size Corner · Book Reviews 2016 · Fantasy Books · Middle Grade Book Reviews

Bite-Size Corner – ‘Pure Dead Magic’ by Debi Gliori

All is not well at StregaSchloss, home of the bizarre but lovable Strega-Borgia clan. Mum’s attempts to improve her witchcraft skills are failing miserably. Dad has stormed out in a fit of pique. Titus is virtually umbilically attached to his computer. Pandora is seriously bored. And Baby Damp is getting her fat little fingers into… Continue reading Bite-Size Corner – ‘Pure Dead Magic’ by Debi Gliori

Bite-Size Corner · Book Reviews 2016 · Magical Realism and Speculative Books · Middle Grade Book Reviews

Bite-Size Corner – ‘Bridge to Terabithia’ by Katherine Paterson

Now a major motion picture, discover the beloved Newbery Medal-winning story of Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke. Join Jess and Leslie as they form an unlikely friendship and create the imaginary land of Terabithia. There they rule as king and queen, until a terrible tragedy occurs that helps Jess understand just how much he has… Continue reading Bite-Size Corner – ‘Bridge to Terabithia’ by Katherine Paterson

Book Reviews 2015 · Magical Realism and Speculative Books · Middle Grade Book Reviews

‘Doll Bones’ by Holly Black

My name is Eleanor Kerchner. You can call me the Queen. I died in 1895. Now it’s time to play. 3.75 Stars (Rounded to 4) It’s time to post my first review of 2015, and it is for the first book I have completed this year, the middle grade ghost story ‘Doll Bones’ by Holly… Continue reading ‘Doll Bones’ by Holly Black