16 must-read middle grade books like The Fixer Upper (Lost Legends #3) by Jen Calonita

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The Fixer Upper (Lost Legends #3)

By: Jen Calonita

4.30

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

The third book in a new middle grade series that features the adventures of Disney’s most lovable r…

If you liked the middle grade plot in The Fixer Upper (Lost Legends #3) by Jen Calonita , here is a list of 16 books like this:

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1. A Frozen Heart

By: Walt Disney Company , Elizabeth Rudnick

4.11

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Told in alternating chapters from both Anna's and Hans' perspectives, A Frozen Heart takes a sophis… read more

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  • retellings
  • middle grade
  • fantasy
  • fiction
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2. The Beast Within (Villains, #2)

By: Serena Valentino

3.75

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

A cursed prince sits alone in a secluded castle. Few have seen him, but those who claim they have s… read more

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"Gaston, the prince of Buttchinland, trying to take his Circe away!"

-Serena Valentino, The Beast Within (Villains, #2)

"She felt thankful her father always gave her the freedom to express herself how she wished and live her life the way she thought was right. He allowed her to be herself."

-Serena Valentino, The Beast Within (Villains, #2)

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3. Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch

By: Walt Disney Company , Serena Valentino

3.64

Format: 221 pages, Hardcover

The third novel in Serena Valentino's (Fairest of All, Beast Within) "VILLAINS" trilogy, featuring … read more

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  • middle grade
  • fantasy
  • fiction

4. Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy

By: Serena Valentino

3.74

Format: None pages, Hardcover

The tale is told as if it's happening once upon a dream: the lovely maiden meets her handsome princ… read more

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  • middle grade
  • fantasy
  • fiction
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5. Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen

By: Serena Valentino

4.55

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

The tale of the young princess and her evil stepmother, the Wicked Queen, is widely known. Despite … read more

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  • retellings
  • middle grade
  • fantasy
  • fiction
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6. Set in Stone

By: Mari Mancusi

4.13

Format: 357 pages, Paperback

What if Arthur wasn't meant to be king? Having pulled the sword from the stone, scrawny Arthur h… read more

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  • retellings
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"The biggest sword does not give you the right to rule. Instead, we need the biggest heart,"

-Mari Mancusi, Set in Stone

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7. Straight On Till Morning

By: Liz Braswell

3.58

Format: 488 pages, Hardcover

What if Wendy first traveled to Neverland… with Captain Hook? Sixteen-year-old Wendy Darling's l… read more

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  • retellings
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"I’ve had the best adventure a girl could ever want, and that is more than I ever dreamed was possible."

-Liz Braswell, Straight On Till Morning

"He looked like the living embodiment of fearlessness, of seizing whatever the moment brought and assuming it would all work out somehow."

-Liz Braswell, Straight On Till Morning

"When you're young, you think the world will make room for who you are and what you want.... And then you find the world of adults is even more limiting than the world of children. With no room for ad…"

-Liz Braswell, Straight On Till Morning

"Where do fairies come from?" she asked, thinking it was the simplest entry into a complicated subject. The first laugh of a baby. A special baby. So they say. Tinker Bell smiled wryly. We are here, w…"

-Liz Braswell, Straight On Till Morning

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8. Reflection

By: Elizabeth Lim

3.99

Format: 408 pages, Hardcover

What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld? When Captain Shang is mortally wounded by Shan Yu… read more

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  • retellings
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"only the brave may enter, but only the worthy may leave."

-Elizabeth Lim, Reflection

"Mulan stared at the steaming liquid, watching the dried leaves swirl to the bottom. How beautiful the tea looked, too- she'd never seen tea so colorful. Reds and pinks swirled in with amber and blue-…"

-Elizabeth Lim, Reflection

"Soy Fa Mulán, una chica que sacrificaría su vida por su familia y por China. Soy una chica que viajó al inframundo para salvar a su amigo agonizante. Soy una chica que ha peleado batalla tras batalla…"

-Elizabeth Lim, Reflection

"We must be in the heart of Diyu." "The heart of Diyu is a garden?" Mulan spoke up. As far as she could see were flowers and trees, all so lush and beautiful Mulan could almost forget she was in the U…"

-Elizabeth Lim, Reflection

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9. Cold Hearted (Villains, #8)

By: Serena Valentino

4.06

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

This was supposed to be her happily ever after... It’s a familiar tale: A kind and beautiful you… read more

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  • retellings
  • middle grade
  • fantasy
  • fiction
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10. Almost There

By: Farrah Rochon

4.10

Format: 464 pages, None

Sometimes, life in the Big Easy is tough. No one knows that better than Tiana, though she also beli… read more

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  • retellings
  • fantasy
  • fiction
" Pye chat dous men zong li move . The paw of a cat is sweet, but its claws are nasty."

-Farrah Rochon, Almost There

"Tiana's head seemed to turn of its own accord, drawn to a scene playing out like the moving picture shows on the big screen at the Prytania Theatre."

-Farrah Rochon, Almost There

"Are you gonna be my date tonight, or what?" A night of good food, jazz music, and the chance to see Tiana again? Naveen gave her his best smile. "What time to do we leave?"

-Farrah Rochon, Almost There

"She took over the driving duties again, not trusting anyone else to get her to her destination. She was once again in control of her own destiny. "Almost there," Tiana whispered."

-Farrah Rochon, Almost There

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11. Part of Your World

By: Liz Braswell

3.74

Format: 475 pages, Hardcover

What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula? Five years after the (twisted) events of the film, Ari… read more

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  • retellings
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"... such a mess of wants and desires."

-Liz Braswell, Part of Your World

"Sometimes being a good parent means knowing when to let go."

-Liz Braswell, Part of Your World

"Games take a long time, and a lot of moves, before someone wins."

-Liz Braswell, Part of Your World

"There is magic," she said softly. "There is always magic. Even if you can't see it."

-Liz Braswell, Part of Your World

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12. 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
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"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

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13. Unbirthday

By: Liz Braswell

3.67

Format: 504 pages, Hardcover

The 10th installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series asks: What if Wonderl… read more

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  • retellings
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"Trust in yourself and Wonderland."

-Liz Braswell, Unbirthday

"And then, of course, she woke up."

-Liz Braswell, Unbirthday

"I have mine and you have yours It's needed in a painting But in the end none agree on the meaning of the thing."

-Liz Braswell, Unbirthday

" I have mine and you have yours It's needed in a painting But in the end none agree on the meaning of the thing. "

-Liz Braswell, Unbirthday

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14. So This is Love

By: Elizabeth Lim

4.08

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

Unable to prove that she's the missing princess, and unable to bear life under Lady Tremaine any lo… read more

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  • retellings
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"I wonder now if hope is the most powerful magic of all."

-Elizabeth Lim, So This is Love

"Beginning tomorrow, I'm never going to feel this help us again."

-Elizabeth Lim, So This is Love

"Women are always waiting on men- let it be the other way around for a change."

-Elizabeth Lim, So This is Love

"The violins seemed to swoon with her every step, or maybe she was simply happy."

-Elizabeth Lim, So This is Love

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15. 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
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"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

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16. Prince of Song & Sea (Princes, #1)

By: Linsey Miller

3.77

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

For fans of Twisted Tales and Villains is a brand new YA series that retells the classic Disney sto… read more

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  • retellings
  • fantasy
  • fiction
Cover of Fire & Fate (Villains, #10) by Serena Valentino

17. Fire & Fate (Villains, #10)

By: Serena Valentino

3.85

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

The tenth book in the New York Times bestselling Villains series takes a dive into the Underworld, … read more

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  • middle grade
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"That's my point. Almost all of us have been hurt by our families, but look at us now, making families of our own, with people we choose to love,"

-Serena Valentino, Fire & Fate (Villains, #10)

Cover of Never, Never (Villains, #9) by Serena Valentino

18. Never, Never (Villains, #9)

By: Serena Valentino

4.04

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

The 9th book in the New York Times bestselling Villains series tells the tale of the rise and fall … read more

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  • middle grade
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"No," said James with a smile. "But I am the pirate from my story."

-Serena Valentino, Never, Never (Villains, #9)

"You’ll soon learn most of our stories are quite the same, James. I’m sure you’ll find all of us are either running away from or running to something."

-Serena Valentino, Never, Never (Villains, #9)

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19. Fate Be Changed

By: Farrah Rochon

4.20

Format: 464 pages, Hardcover

What if the witch gave Merida a different spell? This New York Times best-selling series twists Dis… read more

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  • retellings
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"She detested all this marriage talk. She would never understand why so many lasses wished to tie themselves down before they had a chance to live. "

-Farrah Rochon, Fate Be Changed

"My dad thinks a young lass should be taught the same skills as a lad." "Your dad sounds like a fine gentleman. I think I would like him." "I am counting on it," she said."

-Farrah Rochon, Fate Be Changed

"She had to admit that her mother was right; the pheasant, peas, stewed kale, and oatcakes were best enjoyed hot. She shoveled the food into her mouth, suddenly realizing how ravenous she was after an…"

-Farrah Rochon, Fate Be Changed

"Her heart thudded in time with the horse's hooves pounding into the ground. The trees that lined either side of the glen looked like green water rushing alongside her. The taste of sweet Scots pine s…"

-Farrah Rochon, Fate Be Changed

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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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Cover of The Odd Sisters (Villains, #6) by Serena Valentino

21. The Odd Sisters (Villains, #6)

By: Serena Valentino

4.03

Format: 274 pages, Hardcover

Throughout the Villains series, the Odd Sisters have meddled in the lives of the Wicked Queen, The … read more

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  • middle grade
  • fantasy
  • fiction
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22. Raising the Horseman

By: Serena Valentino

3.45

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times best-selling author of Disney’s Villains series comes a ghostly new stand-a… read more

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  • fantasy
  • fiction
Cover of Evil Thing (Villains, #7) by Serena Valentino

23. Evil Thing (Villains, #7)

By: Serena Valentino

4.00

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

Cruella De Vil is the perfect villain: stylish, witty, relentless...and possibly cursed. From h… read more

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  • middle grade
  • fantasy
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"In the end, everything isn't always as black-and-white as the markings on a Dalmatian puppy. Even for an evil thing like Cruella De Vil."

-Serena Valentino, Evil Thing (Villains, #7)

"Christmastime was always my favorite time of year. It did something to me. It made me softer. More kindhearted. Not an affliction I fall prey to lately. But back then I loved the days leading up to C…"

-Serena Valentino, Evil Thing (Villains, #7)

Cover of Mother Knows Best (Villains, #5) by Serena Valentino

24. Mother Knows Best (Villains, #5)

By: Serena Valentino

3.98

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

The tale of the legendary golden flower is widely known. The story has been told many times and in … read more

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  • middle grade
  • fantasy
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"We will be different people after tonight. Different versions of ourselves."

-Serena Valentino, Mother Knows Best (Villains, #5)

"Sometimes we create images of the people we love and hate in our minds, and those images override what we see with our eyes, even when they are right in front of us. Even if we've imagined them to be…"

-Serena Valentino, Mother Knows Best (Villains, #5)

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25. Realm of Wonders (The Queen’s Council, #3)

By: Alexandra Monir

3.84

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

In this sweeping YA fantasy series, Disney’s Princesses grow up—and learn to rule—guided by the mag… read more

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  • retellings
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"Imagination is what gives rise to reality"

-Alexandra Monir, Realm of Wonders (The Queen’s Council, #3)

"The truest magic is usually hidden behind the ordinary"

-Alexandra Monir, Realm of Wonders (The Queen’s Council, #3)

"He's easily outshining both princes out there." "That's not hard to do," Jasmine quipped. "A man doesn't always need things like a title or a fortune, anyway," Aladdin said, exchanging a knowing glan…"

-Alexandra Monir, Realm of Wonders (The Queen’s Council, #3)

" Those who cross the realms are possessed of the greatest magic. The past and future, angels and demons, the mythical and mortal--- each lay claim to their own realm. Our world is but one in a univer…"

-Alexandra Monir, Realm of Wonders (The Queen’s Council, #3)

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26. Prince of Thorns & Nightmares (Princes, #2)

By: Linsey Miller

3.87

Format: 432 pages, Hardcover

For fans of Disney Twisted Tales and Serena Valentino's Villains comes the next book of the Disney … read more

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  • retellings
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"It's easy to be envious of someone when you think you know their life, but you can't ever, can you?"

-Linsey Miller, Prince of Thorns & Nightmares (Princes, #2)

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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
  • fantasy
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"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

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28. The Fixer Upper (Lost Legends #3)

By: Jen Calonita

4.30

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

The third book in a new middle grade series that features the adventures of Disney’s most lovable r… read more

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  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of The Lost Ones (Dark Ascension, #2) by Lauren DeStefano

29. The Lost Ones (Dark Ascension, #2)

By: Lauren DeStefano

3.98

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Journey to Never Land in the second book in the Disney Villains-focused Dark Ascension series, whic… read more

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  • retellings
  • fantasy
Cover of All Is Found: A Frozen Anthology (Frozen Anthology, 10) by Walt Disney Company

30. All Is Found: A Frozen Anthology (Frozen Anthology, 10)

By: Walt Disney Company

4.05

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

Just in time to celebrate the first decade of the Frozen franchise, we join Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, S… read more

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  • middle grade
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Cover of Kill the Beast  (Villains, #11) by Serena Valentino

31. Kill the Beast (Villains, #11)

By: Serena Valentino

4.00

Format: 432 pages, Hardcover

The eleventh book in the New York Times best-selling Villains series follows the downfall of Disney… read more

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Transform Your Habits

A Frozen Heart

Walt Disney Company , Elizabeth Rudnick

4.11

Transform Your Habits

The Beast Within (Villains, #2)

Serena Valentino

3.75

Transform Your Habits

Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch

Walt Disney Company , Serena Valentino

3.64

Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy

Serena Valentino

3.74

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21 Top fantasy books like The Lost Ones (Dark Ascension, #2) by Lauren DeStefano

Transform Your Habits

Set in Stone

Mari Mancusi

4.13

Transform Your Habits

Promchanted

Morgan Matson

3.69

Transform Your Habits

Almost There

Farrah Rochon

4.10

Transform Your Habits

When You Wish Upon a Star

Elizabeth Lim

4.03

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