In the shifting sands and tempestuous oceans of the lands of the Compass Rose, all the secrets of the world are hidden. They twist and turn and intertwine in a complex, delicate dance throughout the ages, coming full circle time … Continue reading
What can one boy’s oath for vengeance do to change the world? And how far will he go to see his oath fulfilled? That’s one of the driving themes behind Lawrence Watt-Evan’s fantastic new series the Obsidian Chronicles, the second … Continue reading
Sometimes, it pays to lay low and let people underestimate you. Certainly that’s the game plan for Ward of Hurog, whose father is a psychotic, abusive bastard on his best days, and a tyrant on his worst. Ward’s already lost … Continue reading
For centuries, the kingdom of Jorsk has been defended by the great warrior known as the Chosen One. He is the man who appears when the kingdom is in peril and puts his life on the line, defeating brigands, invaders, … Continue reading
Some of the greatest fantasy movies in recent memory have come from the incomparable, unbeatable, and sadly never to be repeated collaborations of Jim Henson and Brian Froud. Take the magical madness of Henson’s muppets and the bizarre mythic imagery … Continue reading
It’s hard not to be familiar with the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale, even if the version most people are familiar with is the Disney movie. Man finds abandoned castle, steals a rose to bring back for the sake … Continue reading
Years ago, long before Harry Potter was even a blip on the radar screen, I discovered the fascinating world of Diane Duane’s Young Wizards series, which began with So You Want To Be A Wizard, and continued with Deep Wizardry, … Continue reading
Conversations With J.K. Rowling, by Lindsay Fraser (Scholastic, 2000) What’s A Christian To Do With Harry Potter? by Connie Neal (WaterBrook Press, 2001) The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter, by David Colbert (Lumina Press, 2001) The Sorcerer’s Companion, by Allan … Continue reading
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Scholastic, 1999) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Scholastic, 1999) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Scholastic, 1999) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Scholastic, 2000) There exists a world of … Continue reading
“When the king comes home.” That’s what they say in the land of Aravis. When the king comes home, all wishes will be granted. All dreams will be made real. All will be well in the land. That’s what they … Continue reading
