Katherine recommends

Katherine has worked at The Learned Owl since 1997. She does her best to keep up with new middle-grade and young adult fiction, having grown disillusioned with adult fantasy and science fiction, upon which she misspent much of her youth. Her non-book interests include Isshinryu karate, Irish folk music, and nice strong coffee. Not coincidentally, she has two high-energy children.

The Apothecary (Hardcover)

$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780399256271
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Published: Putnam Juvenile, 10/2011

Katherine says:  A magical historical mystery from the start of the Cold War. Ages 10 & up.


$15.99
ISBN-13: 9780062075116
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Published: Greenwillow Books, 1/2012

Katherine says: The last book by a master of all-ages fantasy. Get this for your 7- to 10-year-old, then read it when they're done.


$17.99
ISBN-13: 9781595143983
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Published: Razorbill, 1/2012

Katherine says: The space adventure begun in Across the Universe continues. "Hard" (realistic) sci-fi, with a touch of romance and a good dose of mystery. Ages 12 & up.