Category Archives: Fantasy
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN is the third book in the Harry Potter series so has Harry in his third year at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But before Harry can start his third year, he must … Continue reading
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS is the 2nd novel in the Harry Potter series and now that Harry has spent a year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry he can’t wait to get away from his summer … Continue reading
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Sorcerer’s Stone) by J.K. Rowling
HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE is also known as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and is the first book in the amazing Harry Potter series. Every now and then a book series is written that is so loved … Continue reading
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The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan
THE TITAN’S CURSE is the 3rd novel in the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. Luke is continuing to build his army and many of the half bloods have gone over to the side of evil. So camp half-blood is … Continue reading
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The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
THE SEA OF MONSTERS is the 2nd book in Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series. When Percy’s school gymnasium is attacked by monsters, Percy realises that it is time to return to the only safe place for those who are half … Continue reading
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The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
THE LIGHTNING THIEF is the 1st novel featuring Percy Jackson. Percy is a demi-god – his mother is human and his absent father is a Greek god. But in the beginning he doesn’t know this. He suffers from ADHD and … Continue reading
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Darien: Empire of Salt by C.F. Iggulden
Conn Iggulden, writing under the name C.F Iggulden has published his first fantasy novel ‘Darien: Empire of Salt’. I don’t often read fantasy but I love Conn Iggulden’s historical fiction novels so decided to give this a go. I’m glad … Continue reading
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The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly
I absolutely loved my introduction to Matthew Reilly last year with ‘The Tournament’. I also enjoyed ‘The Great Zoo of China’ even though it is completely different. This book is apparently much more his style. It is an action book … Continue reading
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The Prince and the Pilgrim by Mary Stewart
‘The Prince and the Pilgrim’ has been grouped with the other books of Mary Stewart’s Arthurian saga – ‘The Crystal Cave’, ‘The Hollow Hills’, ‘The Last Enchantment’, and ‘The Wicked Day’. But, it doesn’t seem to have very much in … Continue reading
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Troy: Fall of Kings by David and Stella Gemmell
The first time I read this book, I read it as a stand-alone book and thoroughly enjoyed it. This time I’ve read it as the third book of a trilogy (book 1 is ‘Troy: Lord of the Silver Bow’ and … Continue reading
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