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Once upon a time, a young woman makes a deal with a mysterious white bear, traveling on his back to a castle far away where she is kept in opulent seclusion, in exchange for her family finding new fortunes. Though … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Once upon a time, some years ago, there was a secret military research facility, where scientists performed highly illegal, unethical procedures upon various animals, and upon a human infant. Then there was an accident, and the facility burned down. Among … Continue reading
When their parents decide New York has become dangerous, Susan, Charles, and Murray Oakenfeld are sent to stay with their eccentric uncle Farley up in Canada. There, they discover the strange sanctuary that is Drift House, a ramshackle old place … Continue reading
Fourteen-year-old Parker Baer has it all, courtesy of a rich family and indulgent parents, and as a result, he’s bored with his life. Having everything he could want, everything except actual love and tenderness, he’s eager for anything that could … Continue reading
In the wake of her amphibian exploits in The Frog Princess, Princess Esmerelda (better known as Emma) continues to explore her magical powers. But as usual for her, things just keep getting more and more complicated. How so? Well, her … Continue reading
For many years, the dragons have enjoyed a peaceful life, hidden in a remote Scottish valley. But now, at long last, humans threaten their peace with technological progress, steadily moving closer each day. The only hope the dragons have of … Continue reading
At the tender age of a hundred or so, Hunky Dory is certainly in line to be the wickedest witch at her charm school, capable of casting the many complex and evil spells needed to properly be a wicked witch. … Continue reading
Recently, Magic Carpet Books reprinted the entire Enchanted Forest Chronicles series, starting with Dealings With Dragons, and I couldn’t be happier. This is another one of those stories that takes all the traditional trappings of fairy tales, and turns them … Continue reading
Coraline Jones is a bright young girl with the soul of an explorer, and the heart of a hero. When her family moves into their new flat, she occupies herself with exploring her new environs. This leads her to the … Continue reading
Nancy Greene-Kara leads a strange life, dancing her way between her father’s rooftop dwelling and her mother’s basement apartment, finding a middle ground on the streets of Brooklyn. The child of two distinct and disparate heritages (her father a child … Continue reading