The Eccentric Bookshelf

Tag: Childrens Literature

  • The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde

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    In The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde, the magic levels of the world are quickly dwindling, and wizards are being forced to use their magic for odd jobs such as plumbing and delivering food. Even then, they’re barely making enough money to stay afloat. The main character, Jennifer Strange, is a fifteen year old indentured…

  • The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker

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    “The Chance to Fly” by Ali Stroker is a captivating novel about a thirteen-year-old girl named Natalie (Nat) Beacon. Nat’s dream has always been to be a star on the stage, to perform for hundreds of people in the crowd, all with their eyes and ears on her. However, her parents would much rather she…