Praise for Game of Stars:"A must-read for every aspiring Demon Slayer!" Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil* "DasGupta once again wittily meshes Bengali folktales, intergalactic science, and a spectacular world of her own creation in a yarn that is part hero's quest, part immigrant coming-of-age tale." Kirkus, starred review* "Action-packed." School Library Journal, starred review"Game of Stars [is] a fun, funny adventure, more exciting than an auto rickshaw ride across dimensions. More Kiranmala, please!" Tracy Baptiste, New York Times bestselling author of The Jumbies"I love this series." Adam Gidwitz, Newbery Honor winning author of The Inquisitor's Tale and A Tale Dark and Grimm Praise for Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond #1:* "Will appeal to those who like their adventures fast and furious." School Library Journal, starred review* "This is a series starter that rivals Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief. A breathtaking adventure." Booklist, starred review"A refreshing take on the hero's quest... laugh-out-loud funny and extremely engaging." Kirkus Reviews"Never a dull moment for our ordinary-girl-turned-demon-fighting-princess Kiranmala in this hilarious, action-packed romp. Also, there is snot. It's, like, everywhere. This combination of crucial elements is everything I love in a book. A brilliant beginning to a fresh (and potentially sticky) new series!" Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds
There’s something special about a middle grade fantasy novel. The magic found within has the ability to transport and influence us for years to come—after all, adults still talk about the wonder of Narnia and Hogwarts, and kids every day fall in love with the gods of Camp Half-Blood and the powerful god-beings that are […]
It’s the most (we hope!) wonderful time of the year. Time to take stock, revisit what’s been done and be thankful for what’s still to come. Time for food, family, and fun. And yes, books! And so, on the eve of Thanksgiving, B&N Kids asked fifteen (yes, fifteen!) of your favorite middle grade authors to […]
2018 was a great year for middle grade (ages 9-12) fantasy and science fiction! Here are our top ten picks; there’s something here for every young reader. What were your favorite SFF MG novels of 2018?