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1/5/13

The sequels that my young companion in fantasy reading and I are most looking forward to this spring

I am so very happy that my nine-year old is a Reader, and more than that, that he shares (more or less) my own tastes!  This means that when his birthday comes along in early May, I can get him books that I want too! 

Spring is going to be a happy time for us--here's are the books we are looking forward to most (because even though trying a  new author is fun, revisiting a series is even better):
The Runaway King, by Jennifer Nielsen (March 2013).  My son just read the last page of The False Prince an hour ago, and loved it.  So gratifying, since it was one of my favorites of 2012, and one I was very happy to have had a hand in putting on our Cybils shortlist.
 
Fyre, by Angie Sage (April 2013)  He's just starting this series, but should be caught up by spring...


How to Train Your Dragon: How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel, by Cressida Cowell (April 2013).  I've only read the first book of the series, so this one will really be for him (and the friends he shares it with!)

Wednesdays in the Tower, by Jessica Day George (May 2013).  My picky 12 year old shares our excitement...if you want to give a boy a fantasy book with a girl main character, Tuesdays at the Castle is the one that I'd recommend first.



The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire, book 3) by Tui T. Sutherland (June 2013).  This comes out after his birthday, but perhaps if we're lucky we will get a review copy because we are So Excited to see what happens to the dragonets of prophecy next....One of my son's friends has misplaced the copy of book 2 (The Lost Heir--I'll be reviewing it on Monday) that he took to school to lend to everyone, and apparently there is much grief among those who were still in line to read it, although now that's it out in the world, they can at least go find it at the bookstore.

And then there are some series continuors that I want for myself, to wit:


Mirage, by Jenn Reese, the sequel to Above World.  I'm looking forward to re-entering this fascinating world.

Stolen Magic, by Stephanie Burgis (April).  Kat, Incorrigible I thought was just fine, but not that special, Renegade Magic I liked lots indeed, and my hopes are high for book three!


 Summerkin, by Sarah Prineas (April)  Sequel to Winterling, which I should offer my son soon....

A Box of Gargoyles, by Anne Nesbet (May)  The sequel to the truly excellent Cabinet of Earths, another Cybils shortlisted title.

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7 comments:

  1. BrandyJanuary 5, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    I'm looking forward to most of these as well.

    And Bit can't wait for Wednesdays in the Tower. She's also looking forward to The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle.

    It is wonderful to have a young companion to share books with. :)

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  2. CeceliaJanuary 5, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    I hadn't seen the cover for Summerkin yet - it looks great! It's so great that you can share your love of fantasy with your child - I do the same thing with my younger brother (buy him books I want to read).

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  3. BookwyrmeJanuary 6, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    Really looking forward to The Runaway King. I'll have to add some of the others--at least the first books to the series--to my ever-growing and changing TBR list.

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  4. Natalie AguirreJanuary 6, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Can't wait for The Runaway King and Frye especially. Love both these series.

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  5. MelissaJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    OOOOH, Runaway King and Wednesdays in the Tower and Stolen Magic. *happy dance*

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  6. KTJanuary 7, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    I didn't realize there was a new Tuesdays at the Castle coming out. Yay!

    Do you know if Fyre is the last book? For some reason I thought that series would have 5 books and more keep popping up, fortunately, I think the last couple have been great, so I'll keep reading anyway.

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  7. melissa @ 1lbrJanuary 7, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Fabulous bunch of fun sequels coming out. I'm super excited about Runaway King and Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle. :)

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