Synopsis Septimus Heap was born the seventh son of a seventh son but declared dead the day he was born and stolen by the midwife. …
Medieval
The Princess and the Hound by Mette Ivie Harrison | Parent Guide
Synopsis Prince George loves and is deeply connected to animals. However, his forbidden animal magic makes his life difficult as he tried to balance court …
Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George | Parent Guide
Synopsis Most stories are about pretty maidens stolen by dragons who wait for a knight to swoop in to save them, but Creel is not …
The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner | Parent Guide & Review
There are a lot of mixed reviews on The Thief. Many people don’t like how much time is spent traveling and telling their legends. To …
The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole | Parent Guide
Synopsis The Castle of Otranto was supposed to be a thriller-horror book. However, many of the ‘scary’ elements have been overused, and seem clique today. …
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale | Parent Guide
Synopsis This is the story of Princess Anidora-Kilandra Tatianna Isilee, a crown princess who learned how to speak to birds from her Aunt. Years later …
Eragon by Christopher Paolini | Parent Guide
Synopsis Eragon finds a dragon egg while out hunting one day. Soon after creatures come to his village looking for him and kill his uncle. …
The Princess in Black by Dean Hale and Shannon Hale | Parent Guide
Synopsis Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when the monster alarm goes off! A big blue monster is going after …
Princesses Empowering Girls: 10 Books to Read if you Liked Princess Academy
What princesses are empowering girls? I’m not a huge fan of the stereotypical Disney princess who just waits around for her prince charming to come …