Black Butler v. 19 by Yana Toboso

 Black Butler v. 19 by Yana Toboso, 176 pages

Ciel Phantomhive and his devil of a butler are investigating strange happenings in the woods. They and Ceil's four dedicated servants encounter a village in the woods filled with strange and hostile people. Just when you thought nothing could harm Ciel and Sebastian, the woods take their toll on them. 

The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper

The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper - 216 pages
Greenwitch by Susan Cooper - 147 pages

For some reason every Christmas Eve, I feel the need to re-read The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper.  I guess it is the fact that it takes place over the Christmas holidays.  Once I read that I then start reading the rest of the series.  I've read two of the books so far and am enjoying them as usual.  These are truly some of the classic fantasy books for kids.  I wish more kids would read them today as they seem to have really fallen off in popularity.