02/01/2017
Gr 3–6—A magical vacuum cleaner, a time-traveling television, airships, feuds, wars, scandals, and gnomes are but a few of the magical conundrums and characters in this collection. Each story is well-developed, engaging, and complex. Laced with the humor only Pratchett can deliver, this volume of tales is a great way to remember the late author's writing style. Some of the characters' names, when read aloud, are even good for a laugh. Quirky footnotes, text that pops off the page, and memorable scenes draw readers deep into Pratchett's world. VERDICT This is a must-read for any fantasy, adventure, or Pratchett fan—and a great way to introduce his writings to a new generation.—Kira Moody, Whitmore Public Library, Salt Lake City
For nearly two decades, Jim Killen has served as the science fiction and fantasy book buyer for Barnes & Noble. Every month on Tor.com and the B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog, Jim shares his curated list of the month’s can’t-miss new SFF releases.
[ean9]Silverwolf, by Jacey Bedford The second volume of Bedford’s Rowankind fantasy series explores the magical backdrop the the era of the madness of King George III. As Napoleon’s forces gather in France, the rowankind—a race of magical beings long exploited as free labor—have thrown down their chains, freed from servitude by the witch Rossalinde and […]