Here are the top 30 science fiction & fantasy books for 8 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.
1. Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
by: J. K. Rowling, Kazu Kibuishi Release date: Aug 27, 2013 Number of Pages: 336 Find in Library Read Review |
2. The Hobbit (Movie Tie-In 2014)
by: J.R.R. Tolkien Release date: Oct 21, 2014 Number of Pages: 320 Find in Library Read Review |
A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings
Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.
“A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible.” —New York Times Book Review
3. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
by: J. K. Rowling, Kazu Kibuishi Release date: Aug 27, 2013 Number of Pages: 768 Find in Library Read Review |
4. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
by: J. K. Rowling, Kazu Kibuishi Release date: Aug 27, 2013 Number of Pages: 368 Find in Library Read Review |
5. The Mark of Athena (Heroes of Olympus, Bk 3) (The Heroes of Olympus)
by: Rick Riordan Release date: Oct 05, 2012 Number of Pages: 710 Find in Library Read Review |
6. Book of Nightmares (Diadem )
by: John Peel Release date: Mar 08, 2005 Number of Pages: 192 Find in Library Read Review |
Helaine and Score embark on a risky mission to rescue their friend. Living skeletons, vampire ghosts, and other mythical monsters from Helaine’s imagination attack them mercilessly. But with magic and clever thinking, they manage to fight these ghouls and convince the Fair Folk to lead them to Pixel. But Destiny has blocked their only exit off the planet, and they are exhausted from endless battles. Will the trio find a way off Zarathan before falling into a deadly sleep?
7. Charge Of The Lightning Bugs (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Notebook of Doom)
by: Troy Cummings Release date: Jun 30, 2015 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
8. Avalon: Web of Magic Book 3: Cry of the Wolf (Bk. 3)
by: Rachel Roberts Release date: May 27, 2008 Number of Pages: 216 Find in Library Read Review |
Adriane and Stormbringer the Mistwolf have a unique bond. When Stormbringer is lured into the portal to Aldenmor, Adriane pursues her companion into the magical world, where she must confront the entire mistwolf pack in order to bring Storm home. The strange boy she meets in that land of wonders and terrors may help her, but Adriane will need Emily and Kara’s magic as backup if she’s going to survive this battle.
Cry of the Wolf is the third book in Avalon: Web of Magic, a twelve-book fantasy series for middle grade readers. Through their magical journey, the teenage heroines discover who they really are . . . and run into plenty of good guys, bad guys, and cute guys.
9. Of Witches and Wind (The Ever Afters Book 2)
by: Shelby Bach Release date: Jul 23, 2013 Number of Pages: 417 Find in Library Read Review |
After taking part in a successful real-life fairy tale, Rory Landon is now an Ever After School veteran. She has better friends than she’s ever had, and she’s stronger, more confident, and ready to take on whatever comes next.
Or so she thought. When a nefarious plan from The Snow Queen threatens the entire Ever After School program, it is up to Rory and Chase to save everyone. Between this new adventure and what is happening at home—where a potential stepmom has entered the picture—Rory wonders if she really has what it takes to come to the rescue.
10. Escape Velocity (H.I.V.E. Book 3)
by: Mark Walden Release date: Apr 19, 2011 Number of Pages: 357 Find in Library Read Review |
Students and staff at H.I.V.E.—the Higher Institute of Villainous Education—are horrified to discover that Dr. Nero has been captured by the forces of H.O.P.E.—the Hostile Operative Prosecution Executive—the world’s newest and most ruthlessly efficient security force. Otto decides that the only way to find Nero and the truth behind the lies is to escape H.I.V.E. But he’s also struggling with some newfound abilities: Can he really unconsciously interface with computers without physical contact? And if he can, what exactly do his new powers mean? In his search for answers, Otto must flee H.I.V.E., and take the risks that come with being a rogue agent. Then he just has to break into MI6…..
11. Rivers of Fire (Atherton, Book 2)
by: Patrick Carman Release date: Apr 01, 2009 Number of Pages: 336 Find in Library Read Review |
The world of Atherton has collapsed and the three levels have become one. Humans and monsters, once separated by vast cliffs, now roam the surface of Atherton together. The inside of Atherton–where the most troubling secrets are hidden–has been breached. While Edgar embarks on a life-or-death quest to find Atherton’s mad maker, his two friends, Samuel and Isabel, venture through dangerous underground realms, confronting deadly cave dwellers, rivers of fire, and waters of life.
Atherton is not what it seems at all, but something far more dangerous, with a history locked inside the mind of a madman and a future beyond Edgar’s wildest imagining.
12. Finding Love on Summer Hill (Morgan James Kids)
by: Kelly Pedersen, Kelly Pedersen Release date: Sep 27, 2016 Number of Pages: 38 Find in Library Read Review |
13. The Time Seekers
by: D. A. Squires Release date: Nov 12, 2015 Number of Pages: 536 Find in Library Read Review |
Alexandra St. Germaine is dreading going back to school.
The Pine School is not a typical school and her sixth-year teacher, Miss Blueberry, is not typical either. And things get off to a rather disastrous start, leading to some shocking changes in Classroom #6.
At home, the elegant Chadwick Manor, Alexandra’s constant companion is a blue and gold macaw parrot named Taco. He is a kind-hearted and intelligent bird, with an impressive vocabulary and very definite opinions. All is well until one dark and stormy night, when Taco and Alexandra find their world quite upended. Two wet and windswept figures are standing in the Chadwick foyer–with their pets–and the winds of change begin to blow.
Mystery and magic sweep into Dark Harbor, along with the chilly fall weather . . . a teacher whose face is hauntingly familiar, the bewitching night of All Hallows’ Eve, time travel to a Salem Witch Trial, strange Miss Ima from the Book Nook, and a magical key which unlocks a tragic past.
The Time Seekers is a children’s novel for elementary (grade four and above) through middle school age children. In the tradition of Stuart Little, Charlotte’s Web, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Time Seekers takes flight with two anthropomorphized birds: a macaw parrot and a common raven (who only speaks French), yet remains grounded in authentic human emotions and experiences . . . friendship, love, redemption and forgiveness, and never giving up.
With more than 500 pages (64 chapters, Prologue and Epilogue), some French language, The Time Seekers’ Map, and over 30 pen and ink illustrations, as The Time Seekers is opened, so, too, is a portal to a classic adventure story. An alchemy of magic and human emotion, woven into a tapestry of New England locales (Maine and Cape Cod), The Time Seekers truly belongs on the family bookshelf to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
“You have no idea where childhood ends and maturity begins . . . it is all endless and all one.”
P. L. Travers
Author of the Mary Poppins books
14. The Magical Land of Noom (Books of Wonder)
by: Johnny Gruelle, Johnny Gruelle Release date: Apr 24, 1998 Number of Pages: 192 Find in Library Read Review |
Come on a high-flying adventure with Johnny and Janey as they travel from their own backyard to the mysterious enchanted kingdom they discover on the other side of the moon.
When Johnny and Janey build their Flying Machine out of some old boards and wooden spools, the last thing they expect is for it to actually take off! But that’s just what happens, and before they know it, they’re soaring high above the clouds on their way to the Magical Land of Noom.
Filled with such wonders as mushrooms that taste of ginger cake and flowing springs of lemonade, Noom seems like a paradise to the children. But the lemonade springs belong to the wicked magician Old jingles, who has kidnapped the beautiful Princess of Nite .
Setting out to rescue the princess and return her to her throne, Johnny and Janey are aided by the many friends they find in Noom, including the kind and gentle Soft-Voiced Cow, the spirited Fun Boys, and the exuberant Mr. Tiptoe and his miraculous umbrella. But can this intrepid band defeat the wily Old Jingles and all his tricks?
Johnny Gruelle — who introduced the world to Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy, everyone’s favorite rag dolls — is the creator of this stirring, heartwarming tale. Filled with gentle wisdom and delightful whimsy, it is a wonderful introduction to the boundless imagination and loving spirit of Johnny Gruelle.
15. The King of Little Things
by: Bil Lepp, Daniel T. Wenzel Release date: Sep 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
16. Dragon Keepers #3: The Dragon in the Library
by: Kate Klimo, John Shroades Release date: Apr 26, 2011 Number of Pages: 218 Find in Library Read Review |
Emmy, their rapidly growing dragon, has become a real grouch, saying she’s missing “something,” and the cousins don’t have a clue what that something is. Jesse and Daisy go online to ask Professor Andersson, their favorite dragon expert, for help and end up seeing him being kidnapped!
The kidnapper is none other than Sadie Huffington, the girlfriend of their enemy, St. George the Dragon Slayer. She has hatched a wicked scheme to use the professor to both find St. George and capture Emmy. Now the dragon keepers and their dragon must storm Sadie’s castle and rescue the professor from the witch and her pack of vicious dog-men!
In this third fantasy book in the Dragon Keepers series, Kate Klimo introduces readers to a magical library filled with shelf elves and reveals the secrets of the gigantic red book that Jesse and Daisy discovered in The Dragon in the Sock Drawer. She keeps the action and adventure flying while bringing both heart and imagination to this tale of two kids and a dragon, growing up together.
The Dragon Keepers series is perfect for kids who crave books about dragons and magic but are caught betwixt and between—too old for Magic Tree House and not yet ready for Eragon and the Inheritance cycle.
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From the Hardcover edition.
17. Edge of Extinction #1: The Ark Plan
by: Laura Martin, Eric Deschamps Release date: May 10, 2016 Number of Pages: 373 Find in Library Read Review |
Jurassic World meets Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in this epic new middle grade series full of heart-pounding action and breathtaking chills!
One hundred and fifty years ago, the first dinosaurs were cloned. Soon after, they replaced humans at the top of the food chain. The only way to survive was to move into underground compounds. . . .
Five years ago, Sky Mundy’s father vanished from North Compound without a trace. Now she has just stumbled on a clue that not only suggests his disappearance is just the tip of an even larger mystery, but also points directly to the surface. To find her dad—and possibly even save the world—Sky and her best friend, Shawn, must break out of their underground home and venture topside to a land reclaimed by nature and ruled by dinosaurs.
Perfect for fans of Brandon Mull, Lisa McMann, and Rick Riordan, this exhilarating debut novel follows two courageous friends who must survive in a lost world that’s as dangerous as they’ve always feared but also unlike anything they could ever have imagined.
18. Far-Flung Adventures: Fergus Crane
by: Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell Release date: Aug 09, 2011 Number of Pages: 240 Find in Library Read Review |
“Part Dickensian comedy, part pirate adventure.”–Publishers Weekly
19. Treasure Of Green Knowe (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Green Knowe Chronicles)
by: Lucy Maria Boston, Peter Boston Release date: Apr 01, 2002 Number of Pages: 214 Find in Library Read Review |
20. The Only Thing Worse Than Witches
by: Lauren Magaziner Release date: Aug 14, 2014 Number of Pages: 272 Find in Library Read Review |
Rupert Campbell is fascinated by the witches who live nearby. He dreams of broomstick tours and souvenir potions, but Rupert’s mother forbids him from even looking at that part of town. The closest he can get to a witchy experience is sitting in class with his awful teacher Mrs. Frabbleknacker, who smells like bellybutton lint and forbids Rupert’s classmates from talking to each other before, during, and after class. So when he sees an ad to become a witch’s apprentice, Rupert simply can’t resist applying.
But Witchling Two isn’t exactly what Rupert expected. With a hankering for lollipops and the magical aptitude of a toad, she needs all the help she can get to pass her exams and become a full-fledged witch. She’s determined to help Rupert stand up to dreadful Mrs. Frabbleknacker too, but the witchling’s magic will be as useful as a clump of seaweed unless Rupert can figure out a way to help her improve her spellcasting—and fast!
21. Jala and the Wolves
by: Marti Dumas, Garyl Arneta Release date: May 13, 2015 Number of Pages: 104 Find in Library Read Review |
Jala does. So when a mirror appears in Jala’s room and transports her to the world of wolves — the fact that she’s become a wolf herself is only the beginning! Can she help her pack survive? And will she ever get back to her human family again?
Readers of classic fantasy like The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Alice in Wonderland will adore this chapter book for young readers. Buy this delightful adventure today.
What Readers Are Saying:
“A lovely and whimsical read for any little girl or grown woman like myself.”
“Dumas taps into a fantasy that I believe many children probably have (sometimes pretending that they’re an animal, or in Jala’s case, becoming that animal) and what they can learn from that fantasy. Jala learns more about herself, her family, and her world through her adventure as a wolf and that translates to an added layer of discussion that you could have with your child while reading this book. This would make a lovely addition to any child’s ebook library.”
“Jala and the Wolves…reads like a Hindu fairytale with its quaint nature-filled charm and elegant magic. It reminds me of the books I read as a child – The Secret Garden and the like – and that makes it something I want to share with my daughter.”
22. The Great Candy Land Caper (Great Story World Mix-Up) (Volume 5)
by: Laura E Hill Timpanaro, Ava P. Timpanaro, Kayla M. Timpanaro Release date: Oct 07, 2013 Number of Pages: 118 Find in Library Read Review |
23. Sansablatt Head
by: Joan Spilman Release date: Nov 14, 2013 Number of Pages: 314 Find in Library Read Review |
24. Adventures In Flatfrost (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Kingdom of Wrenly)
by: Jordan Quinn, Robert Mcphillips Release date: Oct 07, 2014 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
25. TouchScreenTed: New Friends
by: Monty. J. McClaine Release date: Oct 15, 2014 Number of Pages: 57 Find in Library Read Review |
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Fleeing for his life, “Shiny”, a mysterious object from across the universe, (looks like a touchscreen phone), finally escapes battered – with only a few bruises, from the chasing evil Virons after being ambushed – during a peaceful rescue mission…….
Hiding in a passing comet, “Shiny” is tragically separated from his human companion – his “mind link” with his human companion – his main source of energy – weakens to nothing – as the comet leaves his solar system – continuing its one way voyage into deep, deep, space…….
Finally escaping from the attraction of his life saving comet, “Shiny” falls uncontrollably to the planet Earth – landing in a farmer’s field – where he is found by a lonely construction worker named Ted.
This abridged version follows as their friendship grows – as they both get old – and as the energy of both dwindle……………
Returning home after a routine but more regular visit with the Doctor – Ted softly tells “Shiny” about his unfortunate news, which makes them both very sad……..
When all seems lost – both at journey’s end – Ted’s final tear falls onto Shiny’s darkened screen – triggering a magical transformation – rejuvenating them both, not as the individuals “Shiny” the mysterious touchscreen device from afar, and Ted, the lonely construction worker, but as “TouchScreenTed” and together they begin their fabulous new adventures …………
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26. The First Last Day
by: Dorian Cirrone Release date: Jun 07, 2016 Number of Pages: 240 Find in Library Read Review |
What if you could get a do-over—a chance to relive a day in your life over and over again until you got it right? Would you?
After finding a mysterious set of paints in her backpack, eleven-year-old Haleigh Adams paints a picture of her last day at the New Jersey shore. When she wakes up the next morning, Haleigh finds that her wish for an endless summer with her new friend Kevin has come true. At first, she’s thrilled, but Haliegh soon learns that staying in one place—and time—comes with a price.
And when Haleigh realizes her parents have been keeping a secret, she is faced with a choice: do nothing and miss out on the good things that come with growing up or find the secret of the time loop she’s trapped in and face the inevitable realities of moving on.
As she and Kevin set out to find the source of the magic paints, Haleigh worries it might be too late. Will she be able to restart time? Or will it be the biggest mistake of her life?
27. The Zoo of Impossible Animals: Into the Underzoo
by: Rob Crisell Release date: Aug 12, 2016 Number of Pages: 236 Find in Library Read Review |
28. Mike Stellar: Nerves of Steel
by: K. A. Holt Release date: May 11, 2010 Number of Pages: 272 Find in Library Read Review |
What could be worse?
Oh, yeah! The food stinks!
Loaded with laughs and fast-paced action, K. A. Holt’s first novel is set to give summer reading a cosmic blast of fun.
29. A Riddle in Ruby #2: The Changer’s Key
by: Kent Davis Release date: Sep 27, 2016 Number of Pages: 448 Find in Library Read Review |
The Riddle in Ruby trilogy takes readers on a rip-roaring adventure through an alternate version of colonial America, where magic and science meet, and where one young thief carries a secret everyone wants. In this second volume, Ruby Teach has become the enemy’s prisoner. She bargained with her freedom to protect her friends—but her friends aren’t about to abandon her, either. That’s not what friends do.
Ruby’s blood holds a secret, one that could turn the tides of the looming war for whomever unlocks it first. Ruby’s father, former pirate Captain Teach, and her friends—a motley crew made up of a young aristocrat, a servant, and an apprentice alchemist—must race against time to locate the hidden fortress where she’s being held. But the one person who could help them is Ruby’s mysterious and powerful mother, and no one has seen her since Ruby’s birth.
Kent Davis sweeps our heroes through cities and the deepest wilderness with imagination, humor, and magic that fans of Jonathan Stroud and Terry Pratchett will devour.
30. Far-Flung Adventures: Hugo Pepper
by: Paul Stewart Release date: Jul 10, 2012 Number of Pages: 272 Find in Library Read Review |
Hugo Pepper was raised in the Frozen North by reindeer herders. His parents were eaten by polar bears when he was just a baby, but Hugo discovers that the sled they arrived in has an unusual compass—one that can be set to “Home.” And so Hugo arrives in Firefly Square—to discover a group of very special friends, and a dastardly enemy. With three-toed snowmen, a secret buried treasure, and a host of fabulous stories, this is a fantastic third tale in the Far-Flung Adventures!
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- Action & Adventure
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- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
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- Humor
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- Religions
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- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Children’s Cookbooks
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- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Children’s Cookbooks
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