children's fantasy – Page 2

A Wizard of Earthsea

If you liked Harry Potter, you might like A Wizard of Earthsea. Both feature young boy wizards who become legends and attend wizarding school. Overall, this was a good book that I recommend. However, the story can be a little slow at times, but that is mainly because it is a story of self-discovery andContinue reading “A Wizard of Earthsea”

Book Cover Reveal: The Land in the Woods

I am excited to share the book cover to my upcoming debut children’s novel, The Land in the Woods! If all goes well, I plan to publish it June 4th on Amazon. The story is about three siblings who find a magical land in the woods. They meet various creatures and encounter dangers. The childrenContinue reading “Book Cover Reveal: The Land in the Woods”

E. Nesbit’s The Phoenix and the Carpet

I absolutely loved this book! The interactions between the children were just as good as the first book in this series (the Psammead series: Five Children and It is the first book). I loved the Phoenix. He had a delightful, wise, interesting and unique personality. This really shines through in the dialogue. Here’s an excerptContinue reading “E. Nesbit’s The Phoenix and the Carpet”

What I’m Writing

Here’s an update on the books I am writing, including my middle grade fantasy series and some Christian books.

What I’m Reading

I’ll blog on some of these books down the road, but I thought I’d share what I’m reading right now and my initial thoughts on these books. Forgiving What You Can’t Forget Lysa Terkeurst This New York Times bestseller stuck out to me because of its title. So often we’re told to forgive and forget,Continue reading “What I’m Reading”

The Woe of Wishes in Five Children and It

E. Nesbit’s Five Children and It is a fun, fanciful story with an underlying message to “be careful what you wish for.”

Christmas Classics: The Little Match Girl

Hans Christian Anderson’s The Little Match Girl has always seemed depressing, and never fit the fairytale genre to me. Yet, it holds its own kind of hope (albeit in a depressing way).