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Gregor the Overlander
by Suzanne Collins
A young boy's heroic quest to save his family and the world of Underland.
Eleven-year-old Gregor is left home alone in his family's New York City apartment to watch his sister and grandmother. When Gregor's baby sister Boots falls through an old air duct grate in the ... (Wikipedia)
Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods
by Suzanne Collins
Gregor and his friends embark on a dangerous quest to find a cure for a deadly plague that threatens the Underland.
Despite the difficulties it has caused for his family, Gregor finds it hard to distance himself from the Underland . When he receives word that a plague has broken out and his bond Ares is one of the ... (Wikipedia)
Gregor and the Marks of Secret
by Suzanne Collins
Gregor and his sister delve deeper into the Underland to uncover a dangerous secret.
The novel opens with Gregor 's little sister Lizzie preparing to go to camp , while Gregor and Boots head down to the Underland. Ripred introduces Gregor to the now-teenaged Pearlpelt so Gregor can ... (Wikipedia)
The Ruins of Gorlan
by John Flanagan
A young orphan's rise to become a heroic knight, defending the kingdom against an evil sorcerer.
Morgarath, the exiled lord of the bleak, barren Mountains of Rain and Night has been waiting fifteen years in his dark realm, carefully planning his revenge against the Kingdom of Araluen. His former ... (Wikipedia)
Living Dead in Dallas
by Charlaine Harris
A vampire detective novel, exploring a mystery that has its roots in the supernatural.
This book opens with Sookie Stackhouse finding the dead body of Lafayette in the backseat of Andy Bellefleur 's car, which had been left at Merlotte's the night before. Sookie learns that her friend ... (Wikipedia)
Forest Born
by Shannon Hale
A young girl discovers her magical ability to communicate with trees and must navigate the dangerous politics of the forest.
The book centres around Rinna (Rin), Razo's fifteen-year-old sister who still lives in the Forest with their large family (known as Agget-kin). At the beginning of the book, Rin feels wrong in ... (Wikipedia)
The Emperor of Nihon-Ja
by John Flanagan
A young warrior embarks on a quest to restore the rightful ruler to the throne of Nihon-Ja.
Horace (the knight) is missing. Months have passed since he was sent on a military mission to the court of the Emperor of Nihon-Ja with his friend, former wardmate, and Scribeschool apprentice ... (Wikipedia)
Rise of the Evening Star
by Brandon Mull
A coming-of-age adventure of a teenage girl, who discovers powerful magic and must save her world.
At the end of the school year, Kendra and her brother Seth find themselves racing back to Fablehaven, a refuge for mythical and magical creatures. Grandpa Sorenson, the caretaker, invites three ... (Goodreads)
Dead as a Doornail
by Charlaine Harris
A supernatural murder mystery, uncovering the dark secrets of a small southern town.
Small-town cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse has had more than her share of experience with the supernatural—but now it’s really hitting close to home. When Sookie sees her brother Jason’s eyes ... (Goodreads)
Halt's Peril
by John Flanagan
A thrilling adventure set in a magical world, as a young warrior uncovers a dangerous secret.
Halt, Will, and Horace discover that Tennyson, the leader of a religious cult called the Outsiders, and his followers have fled to Picta, home of the Scotti, a country to the north of Araluen. They ... (Wikipedia)
These Is My Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901
by Nancy E. Turner
A young woman's struggle for independence, chronicles her journey through the American Southwest.
“Belongs on your must-read list. This novel is a gem.” — Omaha World-Herald Nancy E. Turner's unforgettable, These Is My Words, melds the sweeping adventures and dramatic landscapes of, Lonesome ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fablehaven
by Brandon Mull
A tale of magical creatures, secrets, and a grand adventure to save a hidden world.
The series begins as 13-year-old Kendra and 11-year-old Seth Sorenson are traveling to their Grandpa and Grandma Sorenson's house while their parents are away on a 17-day cruise. When they get there, ... (Wikipedia)
Hatchet
by Gary Paulsen
A boy must learn to survive in the wilderness after a plane crash leaves him stranded.
Brian Robeson is a thirteen-year-old son of divorced parents. As he travels from Hampton, New York on a single engine Cessna bush plane to visit his father in the oil fields in Northern Canada for ... (Wikipedia)
Curse of the Bane
by Joseph Delaney
A young boy's quest to save his family and the world from an ancient evil.
Now it's the dark's turn to be afraid , The Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward, deal with the dark. Together they rid the county of witches, ghosts, and boggarts. But now there's some unfinished ... (Goodreads)
Marked
by P.C. Cast
A young woman discovers her supernatural powers, and must choose between two supernatural worlds.
Sixteen-year-old Zoey Redbird lives in a world where vampires, or "vampyres" have always existed. One day, during school, Zoey is marked by a Tracker to become a fledgling vampyre at the Tulsa House ... (Wikipedia)
Midnight for Charlie Bone
by Jenny Nimmo
A young boy discovers he has magical powers, as he embarks on a mission to rescue a kidnapped friend.
A magical fantasy that is fast-paced and easy-to-read. Charlie Bone has a special gift- he can hear people in photographs talking!,The fabulous powers of the Red King were passed down through his ... (Goodreads)
The House of the Scorpion
by Nancy Farmer
A gripping sci-fi story of a boy's fight for survival in a world of clones and immortality.
This story is set in the country of Opium, a narrow strip of land between Mexico (now called Aztlán ), and the United States , which is ruled by the original Matteo Alacrán, or El Patrón, an ... (Wikipedia)
Avalon High
by Meg Cabot
A modern retelling of King Arthur's legend, set in a high school. Ellie must uncover the truth about her classmates and their roles in the legend.
Ellie Harrison has just moved to Annapolis, Maryland. Her new school, Avalon High, seems like a typical high school with the stereotypical students: Lance the jock , Jennifer the cheerleader , Marco, ... (Wikipedia)
Betrayed
by P.C. Cast
A girl discovers she's a part of a secret society of goddess-worshipping vampires.
Zoey has been a vampyre fledgling for only a month now and she already is the leader of the Dark Daughters and the local High Priestess in training. She has been chosen by a cat, called Nala, has a ... (Wikipedia)
Charlie Bone and the Hidden King
by Jenny Nimmo
Charlie Bone and his friends must find the missing king of a magical land before it's too late. Adventure and magic await!
The fifth book in the New York Times bestselling CHILDREN OF THE RED KING series! When Charlie turns twelve on New Year's Eve, the Flame Cats give him a grave warning: Something ancient has awoken, ... (Goodreads)
The Westing Game
by Ellen Raskin
A mysterious game of wit and skill, with a fortune as the prize.
BE CLASSIC with, The Westing Game, introduced by, New York Times, bestselling author Mac Barnett. A highly inventive mystery begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of the very ... (Barnes & Noble)
Life As We Knew It
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
A teenage girl's struggle to survive an apocalyptic disaster, relying on her resilience and resourcefulness.
Miranda’s disbelief turns to fear in a split second when a meteor knocks the moon closer to the earth. How should her family prepare for the future when worldwide tsunamis wipe out the coasts, ... (Goodreads)
Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy
by Jenny Nimmo
Charlie Bone discovers a new classmate who can turn invisible and must help him find his missing father.
The third book in the Children of the Red King series, CHARLIE BONE AND THE INVISIBLE BOY offers more magical fantasy that is fast paced and easy to read. This semester at Bloor's Academy brings a ... (Goodreads)
The Declaration
by Gemma Malley
In a future society where people can live forever, a young girl discovers the truth behind their immortality and fights for change.
"My name is Anna. It'll do." , Surplus Anna is nearly 15 years old and has lived in Grange Hall (a Surplus Hall) for most of her life. She was taken away from her parents at the age of two and now, ... (Wikipedia)
The Woman on the Orient Express
by Lindsay Jayne Ashford
A journey of self-discovery for a woman traveling on the Orient Express, retracing the steps of Agatha Christie's famous trip.
Hoping to make a clean break from a fractured marriage, Agatha Christie boards the Orient Express in disguise. But unlike her famous detective Hercule Poirot, she can’t neatly unravel the mysteries ... (Goodreads)
His Dark Materials
by Philip Pullman
An epic fantasy adventure across multiple universes, pitting good against evil.
In Jordan College, Oxford , 11-year-old Lyra Belacqua and her dæmon Pantalaimon witness the Master attempt to poison Lord Asriel , Lyra's rebellious and adventuring uncle. She warns Asriel, then ... (Wikipedia)
The Supernaturalist
by Eoin Colfer
Four orphans band together to fight parasitic creatures that feed on human energy. A thrilling adventure with twists and turns.
The Supernaturalist takes place in Satellite City, a large city in an unspecified location in the Northern Hemisphere, in the third millennium. Much of Satellite City is controlled by the Satellite, ... (Wikipedia)
The Goose Girl
by Shannon Hale
A young princess must overcome great obstacles to reclaim her rightful throne.
When crown princess Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee was born, she did not open her eyes until her aunt held her. The woman became her nursemaid and constant companion, nicknaming her Ani and telling ... (Wikipedia)
The Great Brain
by John D. Fitzgerald
A series of humorous adventures of a young boy's mischievous schemes and life lessons.
The best con man in the Midwest is only ten years old. Tom, a.k.a., the Great Brain, is a silver-tongued genius with a knack for turning a profit. When the Jenkins boys get lost in Skeleton Cave, the ... (Goodreads)
Lord Brocktree
by Brian Jacques
An inspiring tale of courage and heroism, as a brave badger rescues a royal family from their captors.
This book revolves around the badger Lord Brocktree, father of Boar the Fighter, grandfather of Bella of Brockhall, and great-grandfather of Sunflash the Mace. He sets out to find the ancient badger ... (Wikipedia)
