So if you're anything like me then you don't want your kids spending all summer on screens. I'm always looking for good books for them and myself to read.
So here's my top picks for fantasy books this summer.
The first book in the Ghosts of Shady Ly series, The Glaring arc, RATTERS sees the start of the cat's rise against humans.
Dust is a Ratter, a cat bred and raised in the Ratevict Laboratory. His only purpose is to control vermin in human industrial buildings. He has never seen the outside world, and as he was trained to hunt mechanical Ratbots, he has never met a real rat.
Now Dust has been taken to The Boxes, a vast and shadowy human place, where he meets eight other Ratters; an inquisitive group of cats willing to share their incredible kittenhood tales and hazy fragments of memory. So, when Dust remembers his own lost mother, he's easily convinced that his haunting dreams of her are real and showing him how to escape.
keen to explore their new home, the Ratters discover boxes after boxes behind doors and inside boxes, many humans and their curious objects, an organised and intelligent group of rats and an old tom cat through a hole in the wall. And as every new encounter provides more compelling evidence that The Outside must be real, the set about planning their escape. But is the shifty rat leader telling the truth? is the cat in the hole crazy? And do they really have evidence that The Outside exists, or just hope?
Then, as their plans for escape are foiled by the observant humans, Dust's only remaining hope is to follow his haunting dreams. But when this leads to tragedy, he finds himself in a race against time to get every cat out of The Boxes.
Harley will do anything to keep his new pal safe. But a hungry dragon needs to eat. And the government is hot on their tail.
Harley Maegher’s seen E.T. and knows what the government will do to mythical creatures. There’s no way he’s about to let his new-found friend fall into the hands of an NSA agent. When the dragon starts setting fires and eating livestock, the choice may be taken from him.
Steria is only interested in filling her tummy and spending time with Harley and his friends. After all, they’re the ones who woke her and called her from her egg. When the agent tries to capture her, she’s confined to the farm where she’s safe but without sufficient food. She’ll do anything to protect herself and Harley, even if it means she’ll go hungry.
An Unexpected Adventure is the fun first book in the middle grade fantasy Myth Coast Adventures trilogy. If you like clean entertainment full of adventure and mischief, then you’ll love Kandi J Wyatt’s unique trilogy.
My Dearest Word Wooer,
Look no further.
You have chosen well!
What lies before you is a book full of wonder and excitement!
May I present to you the incredible, one of a kind, steampunk portal fantasy, The Dark Unicorn, book one in the Neverwood series praised as, "Narnia, Wonderland, and Oz, all wrapped up in a future Lemony Snickit-ish laugh out loud classic.”
Here's what you'll discover ...
The Mulberry Mansion harbors more than one peculiar mystery. Vintage circus freak decor, oddly decorated bed chambers, and sensational sandwiches are just the beginning of the phenomena. Deep within the attic, twelve-year-old Cloette and her brother, Rocco, discover a twisted glowing blanket fort magically hovering, luring them to enter. From within, they uncover the "Ticklish Tome", an enchanted ticklish book that sucks them away into the eerie realm of Neverwood.
The remarkable land is under an unusual incantation from the wildly wicked Wretched Harridan and is in need of help only the siblings can provide. But the reluctant heroes doubt their abilities to help against such a devilish fearsome foe. With their one chance to break the spell quickly approaching, the race against time is quickly vanishing.
Will Cloette and Rocco discover their own powers in order to save the enchanted realm of Neverwood?
Can they rescue Prism, the most magical dark unicorn in existence?
Will they have any hope of ever returning home?
Will they ever taste sensational sandwiches ever again?
Seth must face his most dangerous quest—the fulfillment of his pledge to the Singing Sisters. With only Calvin the Tiny Hero at his side, Seth needs to collect the pieces of the Ethergem, including the stones from the crowns of the Dragon King, the Giant Queen, and the Demon King.
Halfway across the world, Kendra finds herself torn between her duty to Dragonwatch and her desire to rescue Bracken. Can she challenge Ronodin's control of the fairy realm without leaving the five legendary dragon slayers to be hunted by Celebrant and his sons?
Left behind at Titan Valley, Knox and Tess must survive the aftermath of the Giant Queen's fall. Will the secret crown in Knox's possession prove too much for him to handle?
In this fifth and final volume of Dragonwatch, our heroes make their last stand at the hidden Kingdom of Selona. For the defenders of light to stand a chance, the legendary dragon slayers must arise, lost secrets must be uncovered, and ancient powers must awaken. Get ready for the gripping, revelatory, and unforeseen conclusion to the epic ten-volume New York Times best-selling Fablehaven and Dragonwatch series.
“Ever ridden a dragon? You’re about to, so hold on tight! Dragon’s Future is quite the ride!” ~Ridley Pearson, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Trapped in a boring life, Carryl longs for something different. With the death of a dragon rider, she realizes her dream of becoming a rider herself. But first she must save the despondent dragon’s life.
Ruskya has settled into his new role as a dragon rider. A sinister rider has attacked the colony. The fate of all that Ruskya holds dear lies in his hands.
Ruskya and Carryl step into leadership roles to defend the colony and their village. Now they battle dragons and their own insecurities. They’ll need the courage of a dragon to defeat their enemies or die tying.
Dragon’s Future is the fabulous first book in the coming of age fantasy series Dragon Courage. If you like enticing worlds, captivating stories, and a new twist on dragon lore, you’ll love Kandi J Wyatt’s fantastic series.
IS YOUR ROOM CLEAN?
It better be! Or you'll be headed to The Children's Horrible House!
Sounds terrifying, right? I assure it, it is!!! ... not ... "that" ... "terrifying". Unless you're scared by untidy rooms, howling monsters, and night gardening ghosts who float around planting questionable flowers for mysterious uses. If that doesn't curl your nose hairs, what if I told you that The Children's Horrible House is the first book in series where you'll discover a silly spooky story with surprises around every corner?
Ever wonder what happens to kids who refuse to make their beds and clean their rooms?
You're not alone ... Holly Spinatsch, a curious and rebellious tomboy, found out when she was whisked away to The Children’s Horrible House. On the bumpy bus ride, she meets Coriander, a determined lad on a quest for treasure. In Holly's search for kinship in this haunted jail-like mansion, she discovers a mystery lurking and breathing, crying out for discovery. However, when she and her friends attempt to solve the mystery, they uncover a secret that goes beyond space and time. During the children's stay, they learn about fascinating subjects like astronomy, meteorology, horticulture, Native American Folklore, the Farmer's Almanac, and even how to plant by the moon's lunar cycles. With their new found knowledge, the kids use these advanced STEM sciences to guide them in an attempt to solve who and what is haunting The Children's Horrible House.
DO YOU have what it takes to survive The Children's Horrible House?
When a group of nerds stumble through a portal to a dangerous realm, will they emerge the saviors of a kingdom hurtling to its doom?
Halloween night had been good for seventh grader Kevin Martinez and his Fortnite addicted pals. Kevin's crush had joined them for trick or treating, and they had scored tons of candy. But the fun is short-lived when they are bullied into entering the 'House on Crimson Street'—an abandoned house whose previous owners vanished without a trace.
Inside, Kevin and his bully tormentor are transported into the world of Derathiel; a realm gripped by apocalyptic war. Leading the carnage is a dark knight named Raven, whose forces transform their victims into petrified wood-like zombies. He's ravaging and swelling his army, his fury spreading like plague... His goal, unknown...
But there is hope, in the form of a young knight with a flaming sword named Jey, who befriends Kevin and his friends. He bids them to find the Weapons of the Fallen Gods: magical weapons who gift their wielders powers not seen in a millennia, before Raven consumes Derathiel and moves onto Kevin's own Colorado town.
But when the 'chosen one' turns out to be anything but, the friends are left with more questions than answers, and the fate of two worlds riding on their shoulders...
Book one in the 'Crimson Knights' saga is a thrilling tale that will keep you guessing till the very end and leave you craving for book 2!
Briana, Princess of Predonia, has lived a happy and sheltered life. Then, in a single night, her kingdom is overthrown and centuries of peace are abruptly shattered. Fleeing for her life as her kingdom burns, Brie is rescued by Flinton, Derek, and Kove, three powerful protectors who pledge to teach her how to fight and use the magic that has awakened within her.
Brie finds sanctuary in the mountain stronghold of the Blameless, people who receive magical gifts from the gods after performing acts of unparalleled selflessness. Among them, Brie’s grieving heart slowly learns to live and laugh again. With the help of her new friends, she strives to master her growing powers so she can avenge her family, take back her place as the rightful heir to the throne, and free her people from the clutches of a tyrant.
But can one girl change the tides against an evil that has conquered an entire kingdom?
The biggest secret in Earth’s history is that everything is intelligent. Humans, animals, plants… even the deceased. Ancient magic kept the species from talking to one another… until a dog suddenly spoke up and asked his owner to help save the world.
Any other kid would have been thrilled to have a talking greyhound as a pet or to be recruited by a dead girl to stop an abomination from devouring the souls of his city. But thirteen-year-old Piers Davies of Summerday had bullies to avoid, a mother to take care of and a thousand other reasons to stay out of trouble. Nevertheless, the teenager soon found himself neck-deep in fairies, ghosts and bickering animals, most of whom considered him the sole ambassador of a species previously unknown for their intelligence - the humans.
The Ghost and the Greyhound is a harrowing adventure about tragedy, friendship, and coming-of-age in a diverse world. The Summerday Saga starts here!
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