Mulan: Before the Sword
By: Grace Lin
4.20
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
From New York Times best-selling author, Grace Lin, comes a novel filled with adventure and wonder …
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1. Wishtree
By: Katherine Applegate , Charles Santoso
4.29
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. . . . Red is an oak tree who is man… read more
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- childrens
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- fantasy
"Here's an idea for you: ideas are a bad idea"-Katherine Applegate, Wishtree
"I'm not just a tree. I'm a home. A community. - Red"-Katherine Applegate, Wishtree
"Hollows are proof that something bad can become something good with enough time and care and hope."-Katherine Applegate, Wishtree
"My point," Bongo continued, "is that the world's a tough place. Doesn't matter if you're a bunny or a lizard or a kid."-Katherine Applegate, Wishtree
2. Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book
By: Jennifer Donnelly
3.89
Format: 350 pages, Kindle Edition
Smart, bookish Belle, a captive in the Beast’s castle, has become accustomed to her new home and ha… read more
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- retellings
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- fantasy
"It’s your move,"-Jennifer Donnelly, Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book
"What was the wager?"-Jennifer Donnelly, Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book
"Nevermore wants me,"-Jennifer Donnelly, Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book
"Death wins only if you let her."-Jennifer Donnelly, Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book
3. Dragons and Marshmallows
By: Marion Lindsay , Asia Citro
3.00
Format: 126 pages, Paperback
With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras ha… read more
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- fantasy
- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
4. Nim's Island (Nim #1)
By: Wendy Orr , Kerry Millard
3.82
Format: None pages, Paperback
A girl. An iguana. An island. And e-mail. Meet Nim-a modern-day Robinson Crusoe! She can chop down … read more
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- childrens
- adventure
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- fantasy
5. Tales from the Odyssey, Part 1 (Tales from the Odyssey #1-3)
By: Mary Pope Osborne
4.21
Format: 324 pages, Paperback
Giants and Cannibals! Wonders and Witches! One Amazing Hero. Brave Odysseus is far from home, tosse… read more
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- childrens
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- fantasy
- mythology
6. Early Modern Times: From Elizabeth the First to the Forty-Niners (The Story of the World #3)
By: Susan Wise Bauer
3.74
Format: 384 pages, Paperback
Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives--and our children need to learn… read more
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- childrens
7. Dragon Captives (The Unwanteds Quests, #1)
By: Lisa McMann
4.20
Format: 406 pages, Hardcover
Ten years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artime, their younger twin sisters … read more
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- adventure
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- fantasy
8. The Trumpet of the Swan
By: E.B. White , Fred Marcellino
4.10
Format: 252 pages, Paperback
Generations have grown up with E. B. White's classic novels. One of his best-loved books, The Trump… read more
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- childrens
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- fantasy
"When in love, one must take risks."-E.B. White, The Trumpet of the Swan
"Safety is all well and good: I prefer freedom."-E.B. White, The Trumpet of the Swan
"Besides, my life is a catastrophe. It's a catastrophe to be without a voice."-E.B. White, The Trumpet of the Swan
"In almost everyone's life there is one event that changes the whole course of his existence."-E.B. White, The Trumpet of the Swan
9. The Tarantula in My Purse: and 172 Other Wild Pets
By: Jean Craighead George , None
3.46
Format: 32 pages, Paperback
Humorous, heart-warming, and just plain entertaining, these stories by Newbery Medalist Jean Craigh… read more
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10. Tales from the Odyssey, Part 2
By: Mary Pope Osborne
3.94
Format: 322 pages, Paperback
After twenty years of fighting monsters, angering gods and goddesses, and surviving against the odd… read more
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11. Guts: The True Stories behind Hatchet and the Brian Books
By: Gary Paulsen
3.66
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Guess what -- Gary Paulsen was being kind to Brian. In "Guts", Gary tells the real stories behind t… read more
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12. Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan
By: Hildi Kang
4.48
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Chengli is an orphaned errand boy who lives in Chang'an China in 630 A.D. His mother has died from … read more
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13. Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Deserted Island Diary, Vol. 1
By: Kokonasu Rumba
3.44
Format: 128 pages, Paperback
Read the gag-filled adventures of four goofy residents living among the Animal Crossing: New Horizo… read more
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- middle grade
- fantasy
14. The Encanto's Daughter (The Encanto's Daughter, #1)
By: Melissa de la Cruz
3.72
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
A young woman claims the throne of a realm inspired by Filipino mythology in this YA romantic fanta… read more
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- mythology
- fiction
- fantasy
- young adult
15. Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids
By: Cynthia Leitich Smith
4.20
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
A collection of intersecting stories set at a powwow that bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the st… read more
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- fiction
- middle grade
- young adult
"Returning the phone, she said, “You’re an artist."-Cynthia Leitich Smith, Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids
"Four kids in T-shirts and jeans jam on a powwow stage. They’re grinning, bouncing, fully engaged with their music, each other, and the relaxed crowd. I’m splitting fry bread with a cousin as we cheer…"-Cynthia Leitich Smith, Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids
16. Schuld & Sünde (WiccaCreed, #2)
By: Marah Woolf
4.15
Format: 505 pages, Kindle Edition
Magie geht verloren, wenn man sie in Fesseln legt. Zwei Jahre sind seit den verheerenden Ereigni… read more
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- fantasy
17. The Very, Very Far North
By: Dan Bar-el
4.19
Format: 265 pages, Hardcover
An inquisitive polar bear named Duane befriends an array of animals as he discovers where he belong… read more
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- childrens
- adventure
- middle grade
- fiction
- fantasy
18. When You Wish Upon a Star
By: Elizabeth Lim
4.03
Format: 480 pages, Hardcover
What if the Blue Fairy wasn’t supposed to help Pinocchio? This New York Times best-selling series t… read more
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- retellings
- fiction
- fantasy
- young adult
"Ilaria knew better than anyone how to pull her brother's strings---when she put her mind to it. How to pull anyone's strings, really. That was her talent."-Elizabeth Lim, When You Wish Upon a Star
"Ily was certain she could detect the falsehood. After all, Mamma always liked to tell her: A lie keeps growing and growing until it's as plain as the nose on your face. "-Elizabeth Lim, When You Wish Upon a Star
"The water was as blue as before, as if nothing had happened. Bluer than the sky, really, and the cornflowers and bluebells that Mrs. Vaci sold in her chocolate shop. Chiara's favorite color."-Elizabeth Lim, When You Wish Upon a Star
"You have such pretty hair, Chia. I've always envied it, you know? The way it curls at your shoulders and every hair seems to be in place. Niccolo says it looks like noodles--- like angel hair."-Elizabeth Lim, When You Wish Upon a Star
19. A Twisted Tale Anthology
By: Elizabeth Lim
4.03
Format: 576 pages, Hardcover
Disney's New York Times best-selling series presents a rich anthology filled with all-new what-if t… read more
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- retellings
- young adult
- fiction
- fantasy
- mythology
"You raised me to be brave, and to make smart choices. I'll make you proud. You'll see." "I am always proud of you."-Elizabeth Lim, A Twisted Tale Anthology
"Leagues away, her castle stood empty, and her country awaited a ruler. "Come," she said to the birds around her. "Let's get dinner ready. And then it will be time to go home."-Elizabeth Lim, A Twisted Tale Anthology
"It's always one's passion that ends up one's undoing." He leaned toward her. "Remember that, my tempestuous fairy." Tinker Bell gestured at his hook. Really, Captain? Is it I who needs to remember? "-Elizabeth Lim, A Twisted Tale Anthology
"I guess this is what I get for agreeing to give a woman a job like this." Meg placed her hands on her hips. "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize that as a man, you were making such good headway on your o…"-Elizabeth Lim, A Twisted Tale Anthology
20. Frozen 2: Forest of Shadows
By: Kamilla Benko
4.08
Format: 405 pages, Hardcover
Anna of Arendelle wants nothing more than to be helpful to her older sister, Elsa. But as far as An… read more
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- retellings
- childrens
- adventure
- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- fantasy
21. Her Radiant Curse
By: Elizabeth Lim
4.17
Format: 432 pages, Paperback
From the New York Times bestselling author of SIX CRIMSON CRANES comes a tale of two sisters—one as… read more
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- mythology
- fiction
- fantasy
- young adult
22. The Firefly Summer
By: Morgan Matson
4.38
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
The Penderwicks meets The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street in a story about a young girl who gets to k… read more
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- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
23. History Quest: Early Times
By: Lisa Hawkins
4.37
Format: 531 pages, Kindle Edition
Through an exciting and rich narrative, History Early Times takes you on a journey into the past t… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
24. Mulan: Before the Sword
By: Grace Lin
4.20
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
From New York Times best-selling author, Grace Lin, comes a novel filled with adventure and wonder … read more
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- young adult
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- historical fiction
- china
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25. Heart of the Moors: An Original Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Novel
By: Holly Black
3.87
Format: 352 pages, ebook
From New York Times bestselling author Holly Black comes a captivating original novel set between D… read more
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- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- fantasy
"Diaval," she hissed, "we are going to follow Aurora." "Are we, mistress? How very different from my usual orders." She scowled at him and he gave her a grin. It was useless trying to intimidate the r…"-Holly Black, Heart of the Moors: An Original Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Novel
26. Forglem mig ej (Rosenholm #2)
By: Gry Kappel Jensen
4.05
Format: 428 pages, Hardcover
Man skal aldrig love en ånd noget. Og hvis man gør, så skal man sørge for at opfylde sit løfte. Ind… read more
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- fiction
- fantasy
- young adult
27. Frozen 2: Dangerous Secrets: The Story of Iduna and Agnarr
By: Mari Mancusi
4.39
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
Sixteen-year-old Iduna harbors a dark secret. On the surface, she is an Arendellian village girl, a… read more
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- middle grade
- young adult
- fiction
- fantasy
"Self-employed - which was even better. After all, I had the best boss in the world. Even if she was a bit of a Tyrant (Iduna)"-Mari Mancusi, Frozen 2: Dangerous Secrets: The Story of Iduna and Agnarr
28. Challenging The Brooding Earl
By: Lucy Ashford
3.71
Format: 248 pages, Kindle Edition
Her biggest test? Not falling for her enigmatic rival! Upon learning her family are the right… read more
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29. Chaos Witches: Die falsche Auserwählte
By: Caroline Brinkmann
4.44
Format: 417 pages, Kindle Edition
Wenn eine Prophezeiung so richtig danebenliegt ... Moderne humorvolle Fantasy mit frischem Erzäh… read more
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30. Der Fluch von Düsterstein
By: Jenny Rubus
4.29
Format: None pages, Paperback
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31. Tiger Lily and the Secret Treasure of Neverland
By: Cherie Dimaline
3.63
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
Tiger Lily and her community, the Indigenous people of Neverland, possess a unique ability: they ca… read more
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- middle grade
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- fantasy
"Worry doesn't help things. It just makes it harder to think of the answers."-Cherie Dimaline, Tiger Lily and the Secret Treasure of Neverland
"An animal that acted out of character was an animal you should avoid, like the bear. It was fear and confusion that had made it attack the people. Things like sickness or fear or greed made an animal…"-Cherie Dimaline, Tiger Lily and the Secret Treasure of Neverland
