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Yes, you're dying, I'm dying, we're all dying for #7. Other than rereading the first six books, consider checking out these titles:
Mugglenet.com's Guide to Book 7 (obviously)
This is a collection of enlightening (some brilliant, some absurd) theories, discussions, obscure details, and predictions for the goings-on of Deathly Hallows. It's technically a fan-made book, but it's a must for both the die-hard and those of us without the time to reread all six books. (So I guess that's everybody?)
The Septimus Heap series (Magyk, Flyte, and Physik) by Angie Sage
Another wizard-in-training, but refreshingly different. Good & evil, drama & peril, with a warmth and tongue-in-cheek humor. Excellent series with its own rapidly-growing following.
Fablehaven and the sequel, Rise of the Evening Star (sequel out in May) by Brandon Mull
See review above (and in archives). This series takes place in the "real" world where magical creatures secretly exist, with a bickering brother & sister team as protagonists.
Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton
A boy finds a book with many dangerous secrets that only he can see. Flashes back between present day and medieval times, an excellent and engrossing read.
Also recommended:
The Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer
The Charlie Bone series by Jenny Nimmo
Half-Magic (and the rest in the series), by Edward Eager
Eragon and Eldest (the Inheritance series, books 1 & 2), by Christopher Paolini
Inkheart and Inkspell, by Cornelia Funke
His Dark Materials trilogy (The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass) by Philip Pullman
anything by Edith Nesbit (a favorite author of J.K.Rowling's)
Dragonology
Wizardology
The Wandmaker's Guidebook (real wand included)
Narnia, Lord of the Rings, and countless others...
I'm probably forgetting something, leave your own recommendations in the comments!
Dexter Bexley and the Big Blue Beastie, written & illustrated by Joel Stewart (picture book, ages 2-adult)
Poor Dexter has the misfortune of riding his scooter into a hungry (but rather bored) Big Blue Beastie. Fortunately, little Dexter is calmly resourceful, and distracts the beast with a series of increasingly entertaining joint ventures (including forming a detective agency, featured in a series of wry Edward Gorey-esque vignettes), resulting in a friendship (and dinner truce) between Dexter and the beast. The artwork is typically wonderful Stewart (see his fantastic version of Jabberwocky in our Classics section), with full, saturated colors and a playful line. Heartily approved by our 4-year-old.
reviewed by Tina K., bookseller and parent
Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star by Brandon Mull (young adult novel, second in a series) The sequel to the fabulously clever (and dryly humorous) Fablehaven is, fortunately, even better. Siblings Kendra and Seth return to Fablehaven to help a team of experts recover and protect a valuble artifact, but can all of them be trusted? The twisting and turning plot, involving the nefarious Society of the Evening Star, gives a final jolt at the end, leaving the reader (deliciously) hanging for the next installment. Entertaining, with a dash of Python-style humor, if the first installment didn't get you hooked, this one will.(Fablehaven, the first book, was reviewed previously- see archives.)reviewed by Tina K., bookseller
Take a look at the gorgeous cover by Mary Grandpré!
(Front and back cover pictured, click on it to enlarge!!!)
We are doing preorders till June 2nd, don't miss out on our MASSIVE midnight release party! Wizards, witches, and an OWL, oh my!
Overloaded bookshelves? We can help- recycle your books here!
Tweedle Bros. is now buying gently used books!
Hardcover books- we will pay 25 cents cash or 50 cents store credit.
Softcover (paperback) books- we will pay 10 cents cash or 25 cents store credit.
Books must be in re-saleable conditon!
The Rules:
1. No books with writing/scribbles
2. No torn pages, tape, or heavy wear
3. No books from libraries
4. No pop-up/lift-the-flap type books
5. Books must be clean & nice (no dried peanut butter, drool, etc.)
6. We reserve the right to refuse any book for any reason
Note: We aren't selling used books quite yet, we should have them available in a month or two, check back!
