Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books for 9 Year Olds

Here are the top 30 science fiction & fantasy books for 9 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 y la piedra filosofal

by: J. K. RowlingAlicia Dellepiane
Release date: Sep 01, 2019
Number of Pages: 254
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Harry es húerfano de padre y madre y vive con sus tíos odiosos y su primo insoportable y malcriado. Por suerte Harry puede ir a un colegio especial de magia. Ágil y divertida, esta novela entretiene a grandes y chicos.
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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > School

2. Harry Potter Y La Piedra Filosofal (Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone) (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Spanish Edition)

by: J. K. Rowling
Release date: Feb 01, 2001
Number of Pages: 254
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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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3. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

by: J.K. Rowling
Release date: Dec 08, 2015
Number of Pages: 316
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“‘Give me Harry Potter,’ said Voldemort’s voice, ‘and none shall be harmed. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave the school untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded.'”

As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid’s motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin – Harry must stand and face his enemy …

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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Orphans & Foster Homes

4. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Prepack

by: J. K. Rowling
Release date: Jul 01, 1999
Number of Pages: 528
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When the Chamber of Secrets is opened again at the Hogswart School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, second-year student Harry Potter finds himself in danger from a dark power that has once more been unleashed on the school.

  • 9780439064866:ISBN-13
  • 0439064864:ISBN-10
  • Scholastic:Publisher
  • June 1999:Publish Date
  • 341:Page Count
  • Ages 8-12:Reading Level
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    Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > School

    5. Shadow Castle

    by: Marian Cockrell
    Release date: Mar 29, 2016
    Number of Pages: 200
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    In the middle of a deep forest is an enchanted valley and a castle where only shadows live, shadows of kings and queens who have waited for hundreds of years for the spell cast upon them to be broken. One day, a girl named Lucy follows a little dog through a tunnel into the valley and meets the mysterious red-haired Michael, who takes her into the shadow world to meet Prince Mika and his mortal wife Gloria, their children and their children’s children, and to learn the magic that will lift the spell. This new expanded edition contains additional chapters not published in the original 1946 edition.
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    Children’s Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy & Magic

    6. 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
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    “Thorndike Press Large Print The Literacy Bridge”–Copyright p.
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    Children’s Books > Action & Adventure

    7. Book of Nightmares (Diadem )

    by: John Peel
    Release date: Mar 08, 2005
    Number of Pages: 192
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    Destiny is not the innocent girl she pretended to be on Earth. She’s actually a power-hungry magic-user who has kidnapped Pixel and taken him to a terrible planet called Zarathan – where fears come to life and falling asleep means death!

    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?

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    Children’s Books > Action & Adventure

    8. Peter, Enchantment and Stardust (Peter: A Darkened Fairytale): The Poems (Volume 2)

    by: William O’Brien
    Release date: Apr 03, 2015
    Number of Pages: 114
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    Peter, Enchantment and Stardust is a delightful collection of strange and mystical poems inspired by the children’s book Peter: A Darkened Fairytale. The author has created a variety of magical poems revealing new secrets of the hidden worlds from the first novel. Enchantment gives an insight of the some of the delights readers will be able to find in the forthcoming story in Peter’s adventures. For the light of heart, Stardust will make dreams come true. As always, there is the expected beauty of light and an unreasonable fear of the dark. Although, one could ask, should one really be afraid of the dark? However, for now, enjoy the mysteries and wonder of the light in Peter, Enchantment and Stardust but do be careful of things that may be hidden. Until we next meet… count your wishes!
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    Children’s Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy & Magic

    9. Cry of the Wolf (Avalon Web of Magic)

    by: Rachel Roberts
    Release date: Jul 01, 2003
    Number of Pages: 189
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    Adriane and Stormbringer, the mistwolf, have quite a uniquely close and strong emotional bond of friendship. But is it strong enough to save them when Storm is lured through the portal to Aldenmor, another world much like Earth where magic still thrives? Adriane believes it is, and follows Storm to the magical world. There, Adriane faces the challenge of her life as she confronts Moonshadow, the pack leader and the entire mistwolf pack and tries to bring Storm home. The strange boy she meets, Zach, may be able to help her, but she will need Emily and Kara’s magic to survive this battle.
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    Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction

    10. Combat Boy and the Monster Token (Volume 1)

    by: Angela Joewell Purbaugh
    Release date: Jul 13, 2014
    Number of Pages: 156
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    Tom Hock dreams big. He wants to be the greatest pro gamer in the world, and he’s got the skills to make it. Right now though, the twelve-year-old’s happily exploring San Diego’s Comic Book Convention with his older brother, Joey.

    While at the convention, Tom makes two discoveries. The first is the existence of Monster Realm, a mysterious game played deep beneath the convention floor. Those who win the game earn the coveted title of Multidimensional Game Master. The second surprise is Dark Pixy, a cute, butt-kicking pro-gamer with a hidden connection to Monster Realm.

    Once they start playing, Tom, Joey, and Pixy realize they’re trapped in the game, their bodies the slaves of the game designer. The only way to escape is to beat the final boss, a feat impossible for normal gamers.

    Good thing Tom and Pixy aren’t normal gamers. But as they struggle to reclaim their bodies, something within the game also wants access to the real world. If it escapes, no one will survive to attend next year’s convention.</p

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    Children’s Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy & Magic

    11. Welcome To Showside

    by: Ian McGinty
    Release date: Jun 28, 2016
    Number of Pages: 176
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    From the writer/artist of Adventure Time comes an all ages romp with a horror twist.
    Showside is just your average southern town, except that portals to the Nexus realm keep popping up and flooding the town with demons and monsters. The only thing keeping Showside safe is Kit and his friends Belle and Moon. From the writer/artist of Adventure Time Candy Capers and Bravest Warrior comes an all ages romp with a horror twist.
    Soon to be an animated series!

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    Children’s Books > Action & Adventure

    12. The Last Akaway-A Spirit Animal Adventure

    by: Gary Karton
    Release date: Feb 25, 2014
    Number of Pages: 273
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    2013 Bronze Moonbeam Award Winner (Pre-Teen Fantasy)

    What’s an Akaway?

    An Akaway is a rare and magical creature that connects you to your spirit animal. Once you’ve connected, you have all the special powers that your spirit animal possesses.

    But those powers are in serious jeopardy when the diabolical Uncle Skeeta tricks 11-year-old Brody Boondoggle into helping him steal the Akaway’s spirit.

    Now, aided by his skeptical big brother, Jake, and guided by his quirky Grammy, Brody must lead the way on an adventure to defeat Uncle Skeeta, save the last Akaway, and protect the special powers of kids everywhere.

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    Children’s Books > Animals

    13. Of Witches and Wind (The Ever Afters Book 2)

    by: Shelby Bach
    Release date: Jul 23, 2013
    Number of Pages: 417
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    In this second book in a series that Kirkus Reviews calls a “fast-paced combination of middle school realism and fairy-tale fantasy,” it’s up to Rory to save the Ever After School—and deal with her father’s fiancée.

    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.

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    Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Friendship

    14. Escape Velocity (H.I.V.E. Book 3)

    by: Mark Walden
    Release date: Apr 19, 2011
    Number of Pages: 357
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    Now in paperback, a riveting installment in an action-packed series.

    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…..

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    Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life

    15. Moominpappa at Sea (Moomins Book 7)

    by: Tove JanssonTove JanssonKingsley Hart
    Release date: Sep 02, 2014
    Number of Pages: 228
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    Leave Moominvalley? Is it possible? Yes, even the Moomin family need a change of scenery sometimes, so they’re off to live in a lighthouse on a tiny island. Here they find space to grow, and to do things they couldn’t in their comfortable, cluttered valley home. As they discover their new home, the family also discover surprising, and wonderfully funny, new things about themselves.

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    Children’s Books > Action & Adventure

    16. Rivers of Fire (Atherton, Book 2)

    by: Patrick Carman
    Release date: Apr 01, 2009
    Number of Pages: 336
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    In bestselling author Patrick Carman’s rich and riveting follow-up to The House of Power, an extraordinary world meets its destiny in an epic and unforgettable rebirth.

    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.

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    17. The Time Seekers

    by: D. A. Squires
    Release date: Nov 12, 2015
    Number of Pages: 536
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    *KINDLE ILLUSTRATIONS IN VIVID COLOR*

    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

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    Children’s Books > Animals > Birds

    18. The Tripods Collection: The White Mountains; The City of Gold and Lead; The Pool of Fire; When the Tripods Came

    by: John Christopher
    Release date: Aug 12, 2014
    Number of Pages: 1088
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    The Tripods’ rule is complete: the classic alien trilogy and its prequel are now available in a collectible paperback boxed set.

    In Will’s world, everything is controlled by the Tripods—huge, three-legged machines that descended upon Earth long ago.

    Most people unquestioningly accept the Tripods’ power, but Will is not most people. Journey with him in this collection of all four books in John Christopher’s beloved classic sci-fi dystopian series, now available as a paperback boxed set.

    Includes:
    The White Mountains
    The City of Gold and Lead
    The Pool of Fire
    When the Tripods Came

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    Children’s Books > Action & Adventure

    19. The Magical Land of Noom (Books of Wonder)

    by: Johnny GruelleJohnny Gruelle
    Release date: Apr 24, 1998
    Number of Pages: 192
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    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.

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    Children’s Books > Classics

    20. Sprite’s Secret (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Pixie Tricks)

    by: Tracey West
    Release date: May 01, 2000
    Number of Pages: 72
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    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.
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    Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction > Chapter Books & Readers > Chapter Books

    21. Dragon Keepers #3: The Dragon in the Library

    by: Kate KlimoJohn Shroades
    Release date: Apr 26, 2011
    Number of Pages: 218
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    Dragon keepers Jesse and Daisy need help!

    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.

    Visit www.foundadragon.org.

    From the Hardcover edition.

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    Children’s Books > Animals

    22. Edge of Extinction #1: The Ark Plan

    by: Laura MartinEric Deschamps
    Release date: May 10, 2016
    Number of Pages: 373
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    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.

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    Children’s Books > Animals > Dinosaurs

    23. Kung Fu Kellie and the Legend of Anguo

    by: A.H. Shinn
    Release date: Dec 18, 2013
    Number of Pages: 414
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    A baby girl is discovered by a Chinese monk in the strangest place. After being unclaimed for some time, the Taiping monks decide to take her in and raise her as their own. The young girl loves her unconventional life at the monastery, studying everything from botany to kung fu, but one day, she is swept away and has to start a new life in another country with one of the monks, Master Chen. Kellie Wei adapts well to the American life until she learns the secrets that have been kept from her. Once she discovers that the monks at Taiping Monastery are in danger, and possibly because of her, she secretly travels back to China. Her two loyal friends, Jake Russo and Jory Stevens, don’t take “no” for an answer and help her along her journey. The three adventurers discover a world they could have never imagined and Kellie encounters an enemy she didn’t know she had.
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    Children’s Books > Action & Adventure

    24. Anna & Elsa #6: The Arendelle Cup (Disney Frozen) (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

    by: Erica DavidFrancesco LegramandiGabriella MattaManuela RazziWilliam Robinson
    Release date: Sep 08, 2015
    Number of Pages: 128
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    Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Olaf the snowman, and all the stars from Disney Frozen are back in an all-new magical chapter book series perfect for girls and boys ages 6 to 9. It’s time for the Arendelle Cup–an annual 150-mile sleigh race. People come from far and wide to compete, and this year, to celebrate the castle gates finally being open, Anna and Elsa are going to represent Arendelle themselves!
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    Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Friendship

    25. The Crystal Navigator: A Perilous Journey Back Through Time (Colored Illustrations)

    by: Nancy Kunhardt LodgeEvi Gstottner
    Release date: May 10, 2014
    Number of Pages: 166
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    The Crystal Navigator is a middle grade fantasy in the classic tradition of The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland that celebrates the power of imagination. Eleven year old Lucy Nightingale is a special little girl. She can make things with her thoughts. However, she lost her confidence when her mind went blank during an oral report. Then a dazzling new teacher assigns another report about five paintings. Convinced that the only way to get an A on this assignment is to actually talk to the artists, Lucy summons a Wise One to help her with time travel. Her Wise One shows up in the form of a loveable, well-spoken, befuddled Corgi named Wilbur. Lucy and Wilbur fly back to fifteenth-century Florence. The journey turns perilous when the Navigator contracts a virus and propels the two friends into the wrong time. In triumphing over the obstacles Wilbur sets in her way, Lucy finds her self-confidence and more. The book will thrill and educate young readers about the value of viewing life as a journey and the magic that lives inside each of us.
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    Children’s Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Art

    26. Far-Flung Adventures: Fergus Crane

    by: Paul StewartChris Riddell
    Release date: Aug 09, 2011
    Number of Pages: 240
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    Fergus Crane has an almost ordinary life—attending school on the ship Betty Jeanne and helping his mother in the bakery. But then a winged mechanical horse appears and whisks Fergus off to meet his long-lost uncle. Not only that, he finds out that his teachers are not what they seem—they’re actually pirates! Can Fergus save his schoolmates from the far-off Fire Island? Perfect for 8- to 12-year-old readers, this is a deliciously accessible story.

    “Part Dickensian comedy, part pirate adventure.”–Publishers Weekly

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    Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Orphans & Foster Homes

    27. Treasure Of Green Knowe (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Green Knowe Chronicles)

    by: Lucy Maria BostonPeter Boston
    Release date: Apr 01, 2002
    Number of Pages: 214
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    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. During his summer visit to his great-grandmother’s old mansion, Tolly learns about the house’s eighteenth-century inhabitants and becomes involved in a bygone search for lost treasure.
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    Children’s Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy & Magic

    28. Never Girls #11: Into the Waves (Disney: The Never Girls)

    by: Kiki ThorpeJana Christy
    Release date: Jan 05, 2016
    Number of Pages: 128
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    Lainey’s fondest dream has come true! Her parents finally let her get a pet—a goldfish! But bringing her new little friend to Never Land might turn out to be a big mistake. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for readers ages 6 to 10—The Never Girls!
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    Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Friendship

    29. The Only Thing Worse Than Witches

    by: Lauren Magaziner
    Release date: Aug 14, 2014
    Number of Pages: 272
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    Roald Dahl meets Eva Ibbotson in this hilarious middle grade debut perfect for reading aloud

    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!

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    Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Friendship

    30. Jala and the Wolves

    by: Marti DumasGaryl Arneta
    Release date: May 13, 2015
    Number of Pages: 104
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    Do You Believe in Magic?
    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.”
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    Children’s Books > Animals > Foxes & Wolves

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