Book Review: William and the Lost Spirit by Gwen de Bonneval and Matthieu Bonhomme

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In this beautiful graphic novel, William must set out to find his missing father and his sister that has gone searching for him. In a dreamlike world, everything has its own special sense of logic, but William pushes on, making friends and enemies along the way. Magic, strange creatures, and evil step-fathers glitter this growing-up tale.

Even though this book is listed at JF, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a gorgeous, easy read. The diologue leaves much to the imagination, at at times I found myself pretty confused with what was going on. This just made me read it again and again! There is definitely as much said in the illustrations and the gaps you have to fill in youself than what is written in words! - Elisia (Sunset Library)

Book Review: Dragonborn by Toby Forward



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 This book is about a boy and his dragon having to go look for another wizard to teach him magic, because his old Great Wizard died leaving him alone. Many people thought that the boy, named Sam, had a great power, but just didn’t know it yet. These people want his power for themselves so they can be very powerful and use it for the wrong reasons. Sam needs someone to teach him how to use and control these powers, so Sam and his dragon, Starback, go out looking for a wizard to teach him.

This book is interesting and adventurous. Everyone can read this book, but I wouldn’t recommend it for everyone. This book is strongly and toughly worded, but teens and young adults that love fantasies and dragons will love this book. You won’t even notice the time flying by as you finish this amazing book in one sitting! - Karthika (Sunset Teen)

Book Review: A Corner of White by Jaclyn Moriarty



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 The worlds presented in Moriarty's A Corner of White, while almost overly-goofy and caricatured, seem real enough and welcoming enough, but it is her characters Madeleine and Elliot that really endear you to her story.

We all have dealt with the loss of family, but Moriarty parallels the two teen's heartbreak and self discovery in a way that so genuine that the other-worldliness and magic of the way in which they communicate and the differences between the two worlds fit seemlessly and perfectly. Battling disbelief and deception, Madeleine and Elliot work together to heal not only their broken families, but also the worlds in which they live.

I look forward to the next adventure of Madeleine and Elliot in The Colors of Madeleine series! - Elisia (Sunset Library)