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Five questions for Margi Preus
In Windswept (Amulet/Abrams, 9–12 years) by Newbery Honoree (for Heart of a Samurai) Margi Preus, children are kept indoors to protect against wielders of cataclysmic weather-related weaponry. An intrepid band of youngsters sets out to fight these “Powers-That-Be.” The tale is steeped in Norwegian folklore, with a satisfying mix of...
Books mentioned in the September 2022 issue of Notes from the Horn Book
Five questions for Margi Preus Windswept by Margi Preus, illus. by Armando Veve; Amulet/Abrams. Folklore magic Lifeling by Kirsty Applebaum; Holt. The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill; Algonquin. The Mirrorwood by Deva Fagan; Atheneum. Black Bird, Blue Road by Sofiya Pasternack; Versify/HarperCollins. The Callers by Kiah Thomas; Chronicle....
From the Editor - September 2022
Our monthlong virtual celebration of the Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards begins on October 3, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this year’s winners: Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin (in the Picture Book category — discuss!), Sabaa Tahir, and Brandy Colbert; along with our fabulous honorees. Visit Hbook.com every...
Learning from Mother Nature
The following high-interest, engagingly written, STEM-focused titles explore natural history and the natural world for young adults. For slightly younger teens (and tweens), see also How to Build a Human: In Seven Evolutionary Steps by Pamela S. Turner, illustrated by John Gurche. Duet: Our Journey in Song with the Northern...
Early reader comics
Back-to-school can mean learning to read — and the following comic-format early readers for those just starting out can help build confidence and reading enjoyment. See also our “New for New Readers” column in the Horn Book Magazine, our Summer Reading Beginning Readers and Primary Grades list, and many more...
Folklore magic
The following books for middle graders and middle schoolers use elements of folklore and magic to engage readers in the protagonists’ quests. See also in this newsletter issue our interview with Margi Preus about her new book Windswept, illustrated by Armando Veve. Lifeling by Kirsty Applebaum Intermediate Holt 272 pp. ...
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