Kids' Fantasies

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast

In today's podcast, Jessica tells us about three fantasy books for young readers: Willodeen by Katherine Applegate When the annual migration of hummingbears, a source of local pride and income, dwindles and no one knows why, Willodeen, armed with a magical birthday gift, speaks up for the animals she loves and vows to uncover this mystery. https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1846060 The Barren Grounds by David A. Robertson Two Indigenous foster children uncover a hidden world in a frozen realm, learning about their heritage and the power of friendship as they embark on a quest to save it. https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1820669 The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Nobody Owens is a normal boy, except that he has been raised by ghosts and other denizens of the graveyard. https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1495578