Category Archives: Fable/Fairy Tale/Fantasy

Ontario Teen Book Fest–May 17, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Victoria Waddle
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More sequels!

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

I know we’ve been working on these for a while–thankfully, they are now here! Unsouled (book 3 of the Unwind series) by Neal Shusterman Champion (book 3 of the Legend series) by Marie Lu Fever (book 2 of the Chemical … Continue reading →

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Hush, Hush fans!

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

  It took a while, but we finally have the full set at COHS–and CHS students can also check them out through the city library system: Hush, Hush Crescendo Silence Finale Come on it and check them out!

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Adult Books for Teens: “American Gods”

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

American Gods by Neil Gaiman It’s hard to be a god in America. People are busy making new things, and they forget their obligation to worship. Or they find it more interesting to worship new gods as tastes change and … Continue reading →

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Dystopian Fiction Flow Chart

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

Happy New Year and welcome back to school! This cool “So You Loved The Hunger Games–What Should You Read Next?” flow chart was shared with me–and the link is to the Boston Public library, but they got it from the … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading: Books into Movies

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

When we think of summer reading, we think of books we choose because we like them—books for fun. In the past I’ve read long lists of YA books over the summer and have encouraged you to read some of them … Continue reading →

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“Daughter of Smoke & Bone” Fans

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Look what arrived in both our libraries–book 2: Days of Blood & Starlight Come on over and check it out!

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“Heroes Arise”

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Heroes Arise by Laurel Anne Hill  I was taking some friendly teasing the other day about how I always complain in reviews that fantasy books are too long and boring because they are repetitive. “Have you ever read a fantasy … Continue reading →

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New fantasy fiction

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

The newest–come check them out! Sea Change by Aimee Friedman When her estranged grandmother dies and leaves her mother the family home on Selkie Island, seventeen-year-old Miranda meets her mother on the Georgia island, where she discovers mysterious family secrets … Continue reading →

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Author Lauren Kate is coming to town!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate will be at the Ovitt Library in Ontario: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 3:30-5:30 PM Bring books for signing. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. For more information, please call … Continue reading →

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