Shadow+and+Bone

**__Shadow and Bone__, by Leigh Bardugo**, c2013 Fantasy, bk 1 of 3  "Best Fiction for YA - 2013" "Children's Book of the Year 2013 - 12 to 14" SLJ * review, gr 7+; Krks age 13+; Bklst gr 7+  //" Orphaned by the Border Wars, Alina Starkov is taken from obscurity and her only friend, Mal, to become the protege of the mysterious Darkling, who trains her to join the magical elite in the belief that she is the Sun Summoner, who can destroy the monsters of the Fold." //   Recommended by Barrington Middle School Library - 7th grade student who wrote: "This is a good fantasy book. It hooks the reader in and keeps you hanging." View the NHUPAC entry for Shadow and Bone here

Comments:

Lovelovelove this one - the darkness of a "Russian" style novel, magic, drama, orphans = good stuff. The cover is a little unfortunate, but a great story. Would like to see this one stay on the list. (Dee, CMS)

The Russian folk tale influence might balance the "yet another MC sent to a school for elite training" sub-genre.... Yvette, Merrimack

It's moving at BMS. As is the sequel. Amy, Barrington Middle School


 * This book is getting rave reviews from several committee members so as of the 2/12 meeting is favored to be on the list. - Yvette