Is Magic Real?

  Author: A. Deborah Baker Publisher: New York: Tor.com 2020 Citation : Baker, A. D. (2020). Over the Woodward Wall . Tor.com. Annotation:   A tale of two exceptional children in their own way, we follow Avery and Zib as each take an unplanned detour that turns into an adventure as they climb over the wall into the Up and Under, a world that is full of impossibilities and intriguing creatures unknown to the world beyond the wall. With no clear exit in sight they must both try to find each other in this world if they want to return to their lives. This book is a companion book to Middlegame which is a book written by Seanan McGuire. The way both book relate to each other is that Over the Woodward Wall is a real fictional book found in the universe of Middlegame, that was then made into a real book under the pseudonym A. Deborah Baker. For more information: Goodreads

  Author: Chloe Benjamin Publisher: New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons 2018 Citation: Benjamin, C. (2015). The Immortalists . G. P. Putnam's Sons. Annotation: A wandering psychic has arrived in the Lower East side of New York City and claims that she can tell anyone the day they die. The Gold Children who has heard that the psychic has arrived sneaks out to visit the psychic with the psychic then foretelling the next five decades of their lives. During these five decades we follow Simon who searches for love on the West coast in San Francisco, Klara a Las Vegas magician looking to blur the lines between magic and reality, Daniel an army doctor who is seeking security after 9/11 and Varya who is researching longevity so she can test the boundaries between science and immortality. The Immortalists seeks to show how far they can experiment with the boundaries between destiny, choice, reality, illusion, this world and the next as each of the Gold Children has encompassed a key idea...

Author: Erin Morgenstern Publisher: New York: Doubleday 2011 Citation: Morgenstern, E. (2011). The Night Circus . Doubleday. Annotation: Out of nowhere it suddenly appears, no announcements, no warnings it is just simply there. It is called the Le Cirque des Rêves and it is only open at night. But unbeknownst to the attendants a fierce competition is underway between the two magicians, Celia and Marco, where the stage set is the circus itself where unknown to themselves, only one can remain. As they tumble into love, this cruel game dictated by fate must go on. Will the romance between the two cast a spell on your heart to keep reading or will the ending of the battle leave you heartbroken. This novel will be enchanting for those wanting romance and fantasy. For more information:  Goodreads

Author: Polly Shulman Publisher: New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2010 Citation: Shulman, P. (2010). The Grimm Legacy . (Repository series). G.P. Putnam's Sons. Annotation: Newly hired library worker, Elizabeth finds herself working at the New York Circulating Material Repository, an odd library that collects objects instead of books, when a secret room in the basement is discovered objects that were stored here were explained to have wondrous magical powers that can only be found in fairy tales and would be dangerous in the wrong hands. When these items start mysteriously disappearing it is up to the newly hired Elizabeth to find the objects stolen from this room or risk facing being accused of the thief. This book is a part of the Repository series with the stories centered around the New York Circulating Material Repository. For more Information: Goodreads

Author: Cressida Cowell Publisher: New York: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 2017 Citation: Cowell, C. (2017). The Wizards of Once . (Wizards of Once). Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Annotation: In a dark forest we follow the young wizard Xar, who was born with no magic, as he tries every method known to try and bestow him with magic, even if such methods are forbidden. In a village where the Warriors live, we follow the young Warrior Wish who through uncertain circumstances holds a Magical Object which is banned and must try to conceal it through any means possible. The Wizards of Once is a Quartet of books which is a part of the 'Wizards of Once' series that follows the adventures of Xar and Wish as they continue their adventure across what is now known as the British Isles. If you are interested in the author, Cressida Cowell has also written another book called 'How to Train Your Dragon' which later got a movie adaptation. For more information: Go...

  Author: J. K. Rowling Publisher: New York: A. A. Levine Books 1997 Citation: Rowling, J. K. (1997). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone . (Harry Potter). A. A. Levine Books. Annotation: As a seemingly young boy, Harry Potter lives with his despicable uncle and aunt as his parents had died in an unfortunate accident. He then gets delivered a letter that would change his world. We follow Harry and friends as they begin their first year at the prestigious Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This book is a part of the Harry Potter series of books made by J. K. Rowling that spans across Harry's life at the school. 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' is a prequel and spin-off series from the original series if you have further interest in the Harry Potter universe. There is also a movie adaption for all the books which I would recommend as well if you are a fan of the series as they are faithful to the books but is more character-driven than the book...

Author: Derek Landy Publisher: New York: HarperCollins Publishers 2007 Citation: Landy, D. (2007). Skulduggery Pleasant . (Skulduggery Pleasant). HarperCollins Publishers. Annotation: After inheriting her uncles estate after his untimely death, Stephanie Edgley is then attacked whilst exploring the house on her own and saved by the mysterious guest at the funeral who turns out to be the skeleton detective, Skulduggery Pleasant.  Join this amazing duo of Skulduggery Pleasant and Stephanie Edgley as they uncover the truth behind her uncles death. On this adventure will the duo ever stop bickering with each other, can the two stop an ancient evil threatening to destroy the world and what will the future hold for the both of them. Skulduggery Pleasant is an amazing book that explores many different themes throughout the chapters. We also meet many different and intriguing characters, whether they be friend or foe, show remarkable chemistry with each other.  This book is a p...