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Calinda
My taste in literature leans heavily towards sci-fi, fantasy, and (my favorite) horror, and the latter can present some fairly murky waters for parents to let their children explore. I enjoy novels of both the standard and graphic varieties. Since those genres, and graphic novels in particular, tend to appeal to boys, I hope that I can help other Boy Mommies in their quest to find books that their little video gamers--I mean, future bibliophiles will read and enjoy. When I am not reading, I enjoy tabletop role-playing games, video games, and singing karaoke. I have a wonderful husband who lets me indulge my reading habit by sharing the housework and being a great dad to our genius kids and their faithful hound.

Altered Carbon

Altered Carbon is a science fiction story mixed with a detective novel. Takeshi Kovacs is hired by the rich, powerful Laurens Bancroft to track down Bancroft's killer. This is possible because Ba…
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Star Wars: Death Troopers

Death Troopers is, as improbably as it sounds, a horror story set in the Star Wars universe. Even though this concept sounded like a bit of a stretch, I was pleasantly surprised by the suspenseful and…
Calinda

The Sandman: Preludes & Nocturnes

The Sandman: Preludes & Nocturnes is the first collection of the Sandman comics by Neil Gaiman. It contains the origin story of Dream, a member of a group of immortal beings called The Endles…
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The Homecoming

The Homecoming, by Ray Bradbury, beautifully weaves together a lyrical writing style and a tale of longing. Bradbury uses a fantasy story about monsters to convey a feeling that is quite human--the de…
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Ra the Mighty: The Great Tomb Robbery

Ra the Mighty: The Great Tomb Robbery is a treasure fit for a pharaoh's trove. A. B. Greenfield takes readers on a journey to ancient Egypt with Pharaoh's cat, Ra the Mighty, as a guide. Ra lives…
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The Call of the Wild

In The Call of the Wild, Jack London transports the reader into a land of frozen wastes, deadly peril, and pristine majesty. The novel tells the story of Buck, a dog snatched from his place as ma…
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Tarzan of the Apes

Tarzan of the Apes is one of the most well-known classic adventure stories. The novel set the groundwork for an entire series of wildly successful sequels and a franchise of blockbuster movies. T…
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Out to Get You

Josh Allen’s debut book, Out to Get You, is a pleasant buffet of creepy fare for young readers. His style is reminiscent of classic horror and sci-fi stories like The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limit…
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Jedi Academy: Attack of the Furball

Jedi Academy: Attack of the Furball is a light-hearted interstellar romp. It features unique characters with a myriad of personalities, exciting adventures, and the Star Wars setting that fans lo…
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Curse of the Werepenguin

Curse of the Werepenguin is a light-hearted horror story with a style reminiscent of the black-and-white classic horror movies mixed with more humorous tales, such as Young Frankenstein. The…
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Voyages in the Underworld of Orpheus Black

Voyages in the Underworld of Orpheus Black is a beautifully written book that skillfully blends prose, poetry, and visual arts. The author leads the reader along on the journey following a man’s …
Calinda

Monster Club: Hunters for Hire

Monster Club: Heroes for Hire is the story of three kids who go out on grand adventures without ever leaving their hometown. This is possible because in the world of the book’s setting, monsters are r…
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