12 must-read fantasy books like Out of the Wild Night by Blue Balliett

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Out of the Wild Night

By: Blue Balliett

3.04

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing Vermeer an unforgettable story about an islan…

If you liked the fantasy plot in Out of the Wild Night by Blue Balliett , here is a list of 12 books like this:

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1. Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Peter Nimble, #1)

By: Jonathan Auxier

4.11

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

Fantastic Eyes is the utterly beguiling tale of a ten-year-old blind orphan who has been schooled i… read more

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
"The bigger the scar the better the story."

-Jonathan Auxier, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Peter Nimble, #1)

"A well-spun tale can transport listeners away from their humdrum lives and return them with an enlarged sense of the world."

-Jonathan Auxier, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Peter Nimble, #1)

"Peter had spent his whole life in a town where fights were either drunken and friendly, or silent and petty. True war was foreign to him. He thought of how scared and confused he had been when the ba…"

-Jonathan Auxier, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Peter Nimble, #1)

"Peter stood back up. 'Well, that was a perfectly useless conversation,' he said with a sigh. Now, there is a wonderful thing in this world called 'foresight.' It is a gift treasured above all others …"

-Jonathan Auxier, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Peter Nimble, #1)

Cover of Ramona the Pest (Ramona, #2) by Beverly Cleary

2. Ramona the Pest (Ramona, #2)

By: Beverly Cleary

5.00

Format: 398 pages, Paperback

This is the second title in the hugely popular series about Ramona Quimby. Ramona doesn't think she… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction

3. Coyote Tales

By: Thomas King , None

3.93

Format: 152 pages, Hardcover

Two tales, set in a time "when animals and human beings still talked to each other," display Thomas… read more

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4. Catwings (Catwings, #1)

By: Ursula K. Le Guin , None

4.60

Format: None pages, Paperback

The bestselling Catwings series! Mrs. Jane Tabby can't explain why her four precious kittens were b… read more

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5. The Forests of Silence (Deltora Quest #1)

By: Emily Rodda

4.32

Format: 480 pages,

The evil Shadow Lord is plotting to invade Deltora and enslave its people. All that stands against … read more

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6. Catwings Return (Catwings, #2)

By: Ursula K. Le Guin , None

3.79

Format: 223 pages, Paperback

Identical in format and length to its predecessor, Catwings , this new book picks up where that one… read more

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7. Winterhouse (Winterhouse, #1)

By: Ben Guterson

3.94

Format: 384 pages, Kindle Edition

An enchanting urban fantasy middle-grade debut―the first book in a trilogy―set in a magical hotel f… read more

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
"Christmas Eve is a magical time," he said. "It is one of the few nights of the year-perhaps the only night of the year-when the spirit of love and peace seems to settle on everyone, regardless of who…"

-Ben Guterson, Winterhouse (Winterhouse, #1)

8. The Shifting Sands (Deltora Quest, #4)

By: Emily Rodda

4.00

Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback

When the seven gems of the magic Belt of Deltora were stolen, the evil Shadow Lord invaded the king… read more

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9. City of the Rats (Deltora Quest, #3)

By: Emily Rodda

4.00

Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback

Lief, Barda, and Jasmine must venture into the terrifying City of the Rats in the third action-pack… read more

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10. The Lake of Tears (Deltora Quest, #2)

By: Emily Rodda

4.00

Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback

Lief, Barda, and Jasmine must outwit the monster-sorceress Thaegan in the second action-packed Delt… read more

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11. Mark of the Thief (Mark of the Thief, #1)

By: Jennifer A. Nielsen

3.94

Format: 313 pages, Kindle Edition

When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing the l… read more

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12. Serafina and the Black Cloak (Serafina, #1)

By: Robert Beatty

3.20

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

"Never go into the deep parts of the forest, for there are many dangers there, and they will ensnar… read more

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13. The Vanderbeekers on the Road (The Vanderbeekers, #6)

By: Karina Yan Glaser

4.29

Format: 333 pages, Hardcover

A surprise road trip turns rocky when the younger siblings try to keep their family from ever facin… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
"There was a brief pause. Then Laney pointed a finger at Oliver and exclaimed, 'You want to keep them! 'No!' said Mama and Papa. 'I'm just saying,' Oliver said, looking at the two cats, who were stret…"

-Karina Yan Glaser, The Vanderbeekers on the Road (The Vanderbeekers, #6)

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14. The Lost Library

By: Rebecca Stead

4.14

Format: 215 pages, Hardcover

A little free library guarded by a cat and a boy who takes on the mystery it keeps. When a myst… read more

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  • childrens
  • ghosts
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
"But aren’t “parents"

-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library

"That delicious book smell, his heart said."

-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library

"Being a Great Reader means feeling something about books."

-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library

"Head high, my dear! Eyes up! Take your place in the world!"

-Rebecca Stead, The Lost Library

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15. The Eyes and the Impossible

By: Dave Eggers

4.25

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

The illustrated story of a dog who unwittingly becomes a hero to a park full of animals. Johanne… read more

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
"What monster would turn up his snout at the thought-through help of all the friends he had?"

-Dave Eggers, The Eyes and the Impossible

"Every reasonable creature knows that the worst thing any creature can do all day is think of themselves. If there are troubles in your mind, you should think first of the troubles of others; it is th…"

-Dave Eggers, The Eyes and the Impossible

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16. Alone

By: Megan E. Freeman

4.14

Format: 404 pages, Hardcover

When twelve-year-old Maddie hatches a scheme for a secret sleepover with her two best friends, she … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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17. The Puppets of Spelhorst

By: Kate DiCamillo

4.19

Format: 149 pages, Hardcover

From master storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes an original fairy tale—with enchanting illustrations b… read more

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
"The moon has no master," said the owl. "The moon is its own king." "Or queen," said the girl. The moon rose higher."

-Kate DiCamillo, The Puppets of Spelhorst

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18. The One and Only Family (The One and Only #4)

By: Katherine Applegate

4.46

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

For more than a decade, readers have been enchanted by the modern classic The One and Only Ivan , a… read more

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
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19. The Fort

By: Gordon Korman

4.31

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

From the bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a middle-school "band of brothers" -- five fri… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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20. Simon Sort of Says

By: Erin Bow

4.31

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a ho… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
"Dad picks Denver [to get his rabies shots], and he's totally fine, but he's going to be away for three days. "Just like Jesus," Mom says. I can hear the phone say, "Isobel!"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

"In the tabernacle did the [squirrel]--" "Eat the Host?" says Dad. "Yes he did." "And was it--" "Consecrated?" says Dad. "Yes it was." ... "What, uh, happened to the squirrel?" "That squirrel is now 3…"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

"The dog- Todd?- looks up from its leaking beer, puffs a sigh, then crosses the room to head-butt the fridge door closed. "Ummm" I manage "Did you see he got a--" "It's okay," she says. "He only has o…"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

Cover of The Secrets of Winterhouse (Winterhouse, #2) by Ben Guterson

21. The Secrets of Winterhouse (Winterhouse, #2)

By: Ben Guterson

3.96

Format: 371 pages, Hardcover

Bookish puzzles, phantom mysteries, and evil curses await as Elizabeth returns to Winterhouse in Th… read more

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
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22. The Secret Language of Birds

By: Lynne Kelly

4.22

Format: 240 pages, Library Binding

From the award-winning author of Song for a Whale comes a poignant and heartwarming tale about a gi… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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23. Scritch Scratch

By: Lindsay Currie

3.92

Format: 277 pages, Hardcover

A ghost story about a malevolent spirit, an unlucky girl, and a haunting mystery that will tie the … read more

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  • childrens
  • ghosts
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • mystery
  • supernatural
  • paranormal
  • audiobook
Cover of King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold) by Kacen Callender

24. King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold)

By: Kacen Callender

4.32

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Kingston James is sure his brother Khalid has turned into a dragonfly. When Khalid … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
"Burst and swirl and fly around, their wings shining with all the colors of the universe."

-Kacen Callender, King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold)

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25. Eventown

By: Corey Ann Haydu

3.96

Format: 328 pages, Hardcover

The world tilted for Elodee this year, and now it’s impossible for her to be the same as she was be… read more

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  • fantasy
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
"An ache is just an ache: something that settles into your heart and reminds you that love is there even if the person you love isn't."

-Corey Ann Haydu, Eventown

"Maybe, if you love something enough, being near it can change everything. Maybe, if you love something enough, it matters more than fitting in and belonging and being safe."

-Corey Ann Haydu, Eventown

"Sometimes I think feelings are bigger than people. More powerful. They make people do things that can't be undone. I used to think feelings were part of a person, but lately I've been thinking they a…"

-Corey Ann Haydu, Eventown

Cover of The Patron Thief of Bread by Lindsay Eagar

26. The Patron Thief of Bread

By: Lindsay Eagar

4.20

Format: 448 pages, Hardcover

A beautifully crafted middle-grade novel spiced with magic—and gargoyles!—from the acclaimed author… read more

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
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27. Ghost Squad

By: Claribel A. Ortega

3.81

Format: 256 pages, ebook

Coco meets Stranger Things with a hint of Ghostbusters in this action-packed supernatural fantasy.F… read more

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  • childrens
  • ghosts
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • paranormal
  • audiobook
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28. The Windeby Puzzle

By: Lois Lowry

3.53

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Lois Lowry transports readers to an Iron Ag… read more

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • audiobook
Cover of Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom by Katie Cunningham

29. Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom

By: Katie Cunningham

4.53

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

In this much anticipated follow-up to their groundbreaking book, Shifting the 6 Ways to Bring the … read more

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Cover of Don't Let the Doll In (Frightville, #1) by Mike Ford

30. Don't Let the Doll In (Frightville, #1)

By: Mike Ford

3.68

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

Welcome to Frightville... one-stop shopping for all your fears!The perfect dollhouse needs the perf… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Out of the Wild Night by Blue Balliett

31. Out of the Wild Night

By: Blue Balliett

3.04

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing Vermeer an unforgettable story about an islan… read more

Similar categories in Blue Balliett's Out of the Wild Night book and Blue Balliett's Out of the Wild Night

  • audiobook
  • childrens
  • ghosts
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • mystery
  • supernatural
  • paranormal
  • ghost stories

21 Top fiction books like Out of the Wild Night by Blue Balliett

Transform Your Habits

Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Peter Nimble, #1)

Jonathan Auxier

4.11

Transform Your Habits

Ramona the Pest (Ramona, #2)

Beverly Cleary

5.00

Transform Your Habits

Winterhouse (Winterhouse, #1)

Ben Guterson

3.94

Transform Your Habits

The Vanderbeekers on the Road (The Vanderbeekers, #6)

Karina Yan Glaser

4.29

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14 Top fiction books like Winterhouse (Winterhouse, #1) by Ben Guterson

Transform Your Habits

The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone (Kingdoms & Empires, #1)

Jaclyn Moriarty

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Greenglass House (Greenglass House, #1)

Kate Milford

4.02

Transform Your Habits

Nooks & Crannies

Natalie Andrewson , Jessica Lawson

4.06

Transform Your Habits

Ghosts of Greenglass House (Greenglass House, #2)

Kate Milford

3.98

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