8 must-read adventure books like Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom by Nina Varela

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Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

By: Nina Varela

4.15

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A thrilling fantasy adventure that explores friendship and queer identity, perfect for fans of Amar…

If you liked the adventure plot in Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom by Nina Varela , here is a list of 8 books like this:

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1. Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

By: Esme Symes-Smith

4.43

Format: 389 pages, Hardcover

In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old her… read more

Similar categories in Esme Symes-Smith's Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • lgbt
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"Fear is not an excuse for abuse."

-Esme Symes-Smith, Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

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2. The Dos and Donuts of Love

By: Adiba Jaigirdar

3.88

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

A pun-filled YA contemporary romance, The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar finds a teenage… read more

Similar categories in Adiba Jaigirdar's The Dos and Donuts of Love book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • lesbian
  • fiction
  • lgbt
"Food is a big part of my culture, especially sweet foods. When you're Bangladeshi, you're taught that any good news or celebration has to be accompanied with some sweet food. Every time you visit som…"

-Adiba Jaigirdar, The Dos and Donuts of Love

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3. The Moth Keeper

By: Kay O'Neill

4.08

Format: 257 pages, Paperback

Being a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth … read more

Similar categories in Kay O'Neill's The Moth Keeper book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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4. Camp QUILTBAG

By: Nicole Melleby

4.10

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

From the acclaimed authors of Hurricane Season and Ana on the Edge, an unforgettable story about th… read more

Similar categories in Nicole Melleby's Camp QUILTBAG book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • lesbian
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • lgbt
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5. Ghost Book

By: Remy Lai

4.09

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

Perfect for fans of Spirited Away, Coco, and Ghosts comes a contemporary fantasy graphic novel abou… read more

Similar categories in Remy Lai's Ghost Book book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • fantasy
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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6. The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich

By: Deya Muniz

4.40

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

A funny, heartfelt YA romance about finding love—and lots of grilled cheese sandwiches—in the place… read more

Similar categories in Deya Muniz's The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • lesbian
  • fantasy
  • fiction
  • lgbt
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7. Hollow

By: Shannon Watters

4.02

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

From Shannon Watters, the co-creator of the bestselling worldwide phenomenon Lumberjanes, and co-wr… read more

Similar categories in Shannon Watters's Hollow book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • fantasy
  • fiction
  • lgbt
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8. The Color of Sound

By: Emily Barth Isler

4.31

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Rosie is a musical prodigy whose synesthesia allows her to see music in colors. Her… read more

Similar categories in Emily Barth Isler's The Color of Sound book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • fantasy
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
"With the violin nestled below my chin, I feel more at home than I ever have in any house. With my fingers on the soundboard and my right hand holding the bow, I close my eyes briefly and breathe. It'…"

-Emily Barth Isler, The Color of Sound

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9. The Manifestor Prophecy (Nic Blake and the Remarkables, #1)

By: Angie Thomas

4.19

Format: 354 pages, Hardcover

Internationally bestselling superstar author Angie Thomas makes her middle grade debut with the lau… read more

Similar categories in Angie Thomas's The Manifestor Prophecy (Nic Blake and the Remarkables, #1) book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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10. Scarewaves

By: Trevor Henderson

3.89

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Internet horror superstar Trevor Henderson is famous for his ghastly creations and hair-raising cre… read more

Similar categories in Trevor Henderson's Scarewaves book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • fantasy
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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11. The Bellwoods Game

By: Celia Krampien

4.03

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Doll Bones and Hocus Pocus , this “beautifully creepy” ( Kirkus Reviews ), high… read more

Similar categories in Celia Krampien's The Bellwoods Game book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • fantasy
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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12. The Marvellers (The Conjureverse, #1)

By: Dhonielle Clayton

4.00

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

Author Dhonielle Clayton makes her middle-grade debut with a fantasy adventure set in a global magi… read more

Similar categories in Dhonielle Clayton's The Marvellers (The Conjureverse, #1) book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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13. Finally Seen (Finally Seen #1)

By: Kelly Yang

4.46

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes a “involving, realistic” ( Booklist … read more

Similar categories in Kelly Yang's Finally Seen (Finally Seen #1) book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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14. The Last True Poets of the Sea

By: Julia Drake

3.92

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

The Larkin family isn't just lucky—they persevere. At least that's what Violet and her younger brot… read more

Similar categories in Julia Drake's The Last True Poets of the Sea book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • lesbian
  • retellings
  • fiction
  • lgbt
"I had never had friends before, not like this."

-Julia Drake, The Last True Poets of the Sea

"In the fog, she kissed me once, very quickly, and it felt like courage."

-Julia Drake, The Last True Poets of the Sea

"I imagined her springing from her father’s head, fully formed, like Athena."

-Julia Drake, The Last True Poets of the Sea

"Why did adventures have to happen away from home? Couldn’t the puzzle be an adventure, too?"

-Julia Drake, The Last True Poets of the Sea

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15. The Golden Frog Games (Witchlings, #2)

By: Claribel A. Ortega

4.32

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

Seven Salazar is a Spare. And now, she's the most famous Spare in the Twelve Towns, along with V… read more

Similar categories in Claribel A. Ortega's The Golden Frog Games (Witchlings, #2) book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • lgbt
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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16. Unstuck

By: Barbara Dee

4.07

Format: 286 pages, Kindle Edition

From critically acclaimed author Barbara Dee comes a middle grade novel about a girl whose struggle… read more

Similar categories in Barbara Dee's Unstuck book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
"Remember, you don't write to win a trophy. You write because you love to, and because there's a story you want to tell. That's the prize you give yourself, and it's the only one that matters."

-Barbara Dee, Unstuck

"I thought your writing was going better lately. So why are you forcing yourself to write something different? I mean besides your story, which is what you really want to write. What you need to write…"

-Barbara Dee, Unstuck

"I guess if you're a superstar like Dahlia, people expect you to win every contest, get perfect grades, go to a fancy college, even if that's not who you really are. Maybe if you're Journey, people ex…"

-Barbara Dee, Unstuck

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17. My Fair Brady

By: Brian D. Kennedy

4.00

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

My Fair Lady meets the classic teen film She's All That in this charming and swoony new rom-com fro… read more

Similar categories in Brian D. Kennedy's My Fair Brady book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • retellings
  • fiction
  • lgbt
Cover of Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1) by Nora Dåsnes

18. Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1)

By: Nora Dåsnes

4.34

Format: 250 pages, Kindle Edition

In this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva's questions about becoming a … read more

Similar categories in Nora Dåsnes's Cross My Heart and Never Lie (Cross My Heart, #1) book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • lesbian
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • lgbt
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19. You Don't Have a Shot

By: Racquel Marie

4.38

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

A queer YA romance about rival soccer players from author Racquel Marie, perfect for fans of She Dr… read more

Similar categories in Racquel Marie's You Don't Have a Shot book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • lesbian
  • fiction
  • lgbt
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20. Don't Want to Be Your Monster

By: Deke Moulton

4.12

Format: 291 pages, Hardcover

Two vampire brothers must set aside their differences to solve a series of murders. Adam and Vic… read more

Similar categories in Deke Moulton's Don't Want to Be Your Monster book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fantasy
  • lgbt
Cover of The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island #1) by Christina Soontornvat

21. The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island #1)

By: Christina Soontornvat

4.18

Format: 151 pages, Hardcover

From two-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle gra… read more

Similar categories in Christina Soontornvat's The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island #1) book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"There is no shortcut to becoming what you already are. Don't try to be powerful, be strong, be magical. You cannot be a Guardian-you cannot be anything -if you can't just be ."

-Christina Soontornvat, The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island #1)

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22. Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea

By: Ashley Herring Blake

4.34

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

A novel about a girl navigating grief, trauma, and friendship.Hazel Bly used to live in the perfect… read more

Similar categories in Ashley Herring Blake's Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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23. Twinchantment (Twinchantment #1)

By: Elise Allen

4.10

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

In the kingdom of Kaloon, nothing is quite as it seems.... "Y-y-y-you," he stammered, and Flissa t… read more

Similar categories in Elise Allen's Twinchantment (Twinchantment #1) book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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24. A Game of Noctis

By: Deva Fagan

4.13

Format: 256 pages, ebook

A thrilling middle grade fantasy about a girl who must participate in a deadly game with a ragtag t… read more

Similar categories in Deva Fagan's A Game of Noctis book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fantasy
  • adventure
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25. Hazel Hill Is Gonna Win This One

By: Maggie Horne

4.48

Format: 223 pages, Hardcover

A funny, feminist, and queer contemporary middle grade debut that follows twelve-year-old loner Haz… read more

Similar categories in Maggie Horne's Hazel Hill Is Gonna Win This One book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • lgbt
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26. Bumps in the Night

By: Amalie Howard

3.84

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

The middle grade horror debut from USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard in which a girl stays… read more

Similar categories in Amalie Howard's Bumps in the Night book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • fantasy
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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27. Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

By: Nina Varela

4.15

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A thrilling fantasy adventure that explores friendship and queer identity, perfect for fans of Amar… read more

Similar categories in Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • lesbian
  • retellings
  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • mythology
Cover of Amari and the Despicable Wonders (Supernatural Investigations, #3) by B.B. Alston

28. Amari and the Despicable Wonders (Supernatural Investigations, #3)

By: B.B. Alston

4.37

Format: 400 pages, ebook

The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations … read more

Similar categories in B.B. Alston's Amari and the Despicable Wonders (Supernatural Investigations, #3) book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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29. The Mossheart's Promise

By: Rebecca Mix

4.21

Format: 432 pages, Paperback

From New York Times bestselling YA author Rebecca Mix comes the first book in a breathtaking middle… read more

Similar categories in Rebecca Mix's The Mossheart's Promise book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • lesbian
  • childrens
  • lgbt
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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30. Time and Time Again

By: Chatham Greenfield

4.21

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Phoebe Mendel's day is never ending—literally. On August 6th, she woke up to find herself stuck … read more

Similar categories in Chatham Greenfield's Time and Time Again book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • lesbian
  • fantasy
  • fiction
  • lgbt
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31. The No-Brainer's Guide to Decomposition

By: Adrianna Cuevas

4.42

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

In Pura Belpré Honor–winning author Adrianna Cuevas's new spooky middle grade novel. Frani must fig… read more

Similar categories in Adrianna Cuevas's The No-Brainer's Guide to Decomposition book and Nina Varela's Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

  • middle grade

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