Children's | Escape Into YA Books

Summer’s Dark Waters, Simon Williams

07/12/201807/12/2018 Children's, Fantasy, Paranormal, Young Adult 3/5, ghosts, magic, psychic

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my review in any way and the thoughts expressed are my own. The

Shadowseeker, Victor Kloss

20/11/201806/12/2018 Adventure, Children's, Fantasy, Favourites, Young Adult 5/5, magic, magic school, royal institute of magic

The second instalment in the Royal Institute of Magic series follows Ben on his first official day at the Institute. But it doesn’t go as he expects. A Shadowseeker, Dark Elf assassin, attacks the Dragon

School For Good & Evil, Soman Chainani

20/06/201806/12/2018 Children's, Fantasy, Young Adult 4/5, magic, magic school, witch, wizard

Sophie and Agatha live in a village where teens are kidnapped by a mysterious School Master, two each year; one for Good, one for Evil. From their birth, everyone suspects which school each child will

Inkheart, Cornelia Funke

05/04/201805/12/2018 Adventure, Children's, Fantasy, Young Adult 4/5, magic

I'm many of you have seen this series around. It was popular a few years ago and even had a movie (that was very different to the book). First, I think many of you readers

Blood Ties, Garth Nix

01/04/201805/12/2018 Adventure, Animal, Children's, Fantasy, Favourites, Young Adult 4/5, magic, spirit animals

Things finally get real for the team when Meilin's home is under attack by the Conquerors. Her behaviour is consistent with her past behaviour and she sneaks off to go on her own mission; to save

The Protectors, Victor Kloss

30/03/201805/12/2018 Adventure, Children's, Fantasy, Favourites, Young Adult magic, magic school, royal institute of magic

The third book in The Royal Institute of Magic series, Ben and his friends continue their apprenticeship while trying to find the helm and its Guardian. I enjoyed this newest instalment and the new characters

Big and Small in the Mirror, Mary Feliciani

20/02/201805/12/2018 Children's 3/5, education

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my review in any way and the thoughts expressed are my own. This

The Magic Leaf, Mary Feliciani

05/02/201805/12/2018 Children's 4/5, education

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my review in any way and the thoughts expressed are my own. This

The Bad Beginning, Lemony Snicket

05/01/201805/12/2018 Adventure, Children's 3/5

A good gothic style read. I enjoyed how it was the girl interested in inventing and machines while the boy fascinated by books. I felt really sorry for the kids, especially Violet who had to

The Copper Gauntlet, Holly Black & Cassandra Clare

01/08/201705/12/2018 Adventure, Children's, Fantasy, Favourites, Young Adult 5/5, cassandra clare, holly black, magic, magic school, magisterium, witch, wizard

Call’s home for the summer after his first at The Magisterium. But Call won’t be having a relaxing, fun-filled summer like his friends. Hints lead him to believe his father suspects his secret and plans

Category: Children’s