Tiger's Curse

TIGER'S CURSE By: Colleen Houck
The last thing Kelsey thought she'd be doing this summer was trying to break a three hundred year old curse with a mysterious tiger named Ren, halfway around the world in India. She did not think that she would have to face dark magic, dangerous prophecies and mysterious worlds where nothing is as it seems. Kelsey honestly didn't expect to risk her life to break a tiger's curse. But that's exactly what happened. there goes her plans for a normal summer vacation. Ages 12 and up. $17.95 Sterling Reviewed by Maggie

The Familiars, Wizards, Fantasy

THE FAMILIARS By: Adam Epstein & Andrew Jacobson
Aldwyn is an ordinary alley cat who survives by stealing food. One day he is caught and narrowly escapes. But his troubles are hardly over for he is being chased by Grimslade a bounty hunter. When running away he ends up in another place he is unfamiliar with. While escaping he ends up in a pet store, or should I say a shop who sells familiars to loyals. He is soon purchased for Jack a young wizard in training. There he meets two other familiars, Skylar a blue jay, and Gregory a tree frog. Thus begins an adventure you won't forget. The book will keep you intrigued to the last page. Ages 8-12 $16.99 Harper September 2010