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Ten Books For Your Young Reader’s Christmas Stocking

By Kasey Giard | December 3, 2014 - 7:00 am |September 5, 2017 Clean Fiction, Lists

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One Realm Beyond by Donita K. Paul
Published by Zondervan January 28, 2014

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About One Realm Beyond
Cantor D’Ahma waited his whole life for this day. Born with a gift to jump between worlds, the young realm walker is finally ready to leave his elderly mentor and accept his role as protector and defender of the realms.

But mere hours after he steps through his first portal, Cantor discovers that his job will be more dangerous and difficult than he ever imagined. The realms … Continue reading →

Review: Twice Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris

By Kasey Giard | February 22, 2014 - 7:00 am |February 9, 2017 Book Review and Content, Fantasy, Middle Grade 8-12

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Twice Upon a Marigold
Jean Ferris
HMH Books for Young Readers
Published May 1, 2008

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Months after the evil Queen Olympia disappeared downriver in the kingdom of Beaurivage, a bad energy seems to be stirring up trouble. King Christian and Queen Marigold, still newlyweds, suddenly have their first quarrel. Their five family dogs constantly squabble over one blue squeaky toy.

And far away in a tiny town, a woman who spent her last several months as the helpful and compassionate Angie, suddenly remembers her true identity. No longer the peaceful friendly lady the town has fallen in love with, Queen Olympia demands to be taken home to Beaurivage castle. Once there, her demands … Continue reading →

Young Reader Review: Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris

By Kasey Giard | October 1, 2013 - 7:00 am |October 8, 2018 Book Review and Content, Clean Fiction, Fantasy, Middle Grade 8-12, Romance

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Eight-year-old Anna calls Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris, “…the best book in the world!” Review and content notes from Anna and her mother, Kasey Giard. Continue reading →

Review: Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris

By Kasey Giard | April 2, 2009 - 7:58 am |January 11, 2017 Blogger's Favorites, Book Review and Content, Clean Fiction, Fantasy, Middle Grade 8-12, Young Adult/Teen 12-18

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Once Upon a Marigold
Jean Ferris
HMH Books for Young Readers
Published October 1, 2002

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Christian is a young inventor living in the forest with his foster father, a troll named Ed. Life is pretty sweet until the day Christian discovers the lonely Princess Marigold and decides to send her a message via carrier pigeon (p-mail). To Christian’s surprise, the princess replies to his message and the two become best friends.

When Christian uncovers a vicious plot to kill Marigold, he can’t sit by and do nothing. But how can a commoner do anything to save the princess?

Once Upon a Marigold is a spunky, cute fairy tale type story about having courage to … Continue reading →