Recommendations based on Tales From the Hoodby Michael Buckley

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  1. Once Upon a Crime

    by Michael Buckley
    A group of fairy tale characters must solve a mystery to clear their names and avoid being punished for a crime they didn't commit.

    Henry and Veronica Grimm are still under a sleeping spell and Puck, their fairy friend, is terribly sick after being attacked by the Jabberwocky. Puck is rapidly running out of time so Granny Relda, ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Magic and Other Misdemeanors

    by Michael Buckley
    The Sisters Grimm must solve a mystery involving the disappearance of fairy tale characters from a magical town.

    The Sisters Grimm set out to catch a thief in this fifth adventure in the beloved, New York Times, bestselling fantasy series In this latest adventure, intrepid fairy-tale detectives Sabrina and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Unusual Suspects

    by Michael Buckley
    A group of kids with special abilities must use their powers to save the world from an evil force.

    Ms. Minerva Smirt comes to Ferryport Landing and informs the girls they must go to school, or she will send them to a foster home. Sabrina, Daphne and Puck (who must protect the girls there) go to ... (Wikipedia)

  4. 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)

  5. Charlie Bone and the Shadow

    by Jenny Nimmo
    Charlie Bone and his friends must use their magical abilities to stop a dangerous shadow from taking over the city.

    When Charlie is trapped in a magical painting he must battle an evil count thirsty for revenge. Will he be able to save himself and his friends? Find out in Book 7 of Jenny Nimmo's bestselling ... (Goodreads)

  6. Keys to the Demon Prison

    by Brandon Mull
    The final battle between good and evil unfolds as Kendra and Seth race to stop the demon king from escaping his prison and destroying the world.

    Kendra, Seth, and the Knights of the Dawn continue to take the last possible steps to safeguard the keys and locks placed on Zzyzx. Graulas asks Seth to recover the Sands of Sanctity to ease his ... (Wikipedia)

  7. 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)

  8. Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors

    by Jenny Nimmo
    Charlie Bone and his friends embark on a quest to find a missing girl and uncover the secrets of a mysterious castle.

    Over 3.4 million Charlie Bone books in print!!!,Charlie's power is taking on a new dimension as he meets a new cast of characters, including Mr. Pilgrim's replacement, Tantalus Ebony, and the ... (Goodreads)

  9. 100 Cupboards

    by N.D. Wilson
    A young boy discovers a secret world of magic and adventure hidden within the walls of his home.

    Henry York moves to Henry, Kansas to live with his Uncle Frank, Aunt Dotty, and cousins Penelope, Henrietta, and Anastasia after his parents are abducted while bike trekking in South America. On his ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Tuesdays at the Castle

    by Jessica Day George
    Castle Glower is a magical castle that changes its rooms and adds secret passages every Tuesday. Princess Celie must use the castle's magic to save her family.

    Tuesdays at Castle Glower are Princess Celie's favorite days. That's because on Tuesdays the castle adds a new room, a turret, or sometimes even an entire wing. No one ever knows what the castle will ... (Goodreads)

  11. 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)

  12. Charlie Bone and the Beast

    by Jenny Nimmo
    An orphan discovers he has magical abilities and must battle a mysterious beast.

    Things are never simple for Charlie Bone. His parents have been reunited but Charlie can't resist the call of danger when the parents of a kidnapped classmate plead for help. Asa, the missing ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Maze of Bones

    by Rick Riordan
    An adventure to uncover the truth behind the mysterious Cahill family, and save the world from destruction.

    Many of the well-known names in history are said to be part of the real-life Cahill family, making it "the most powerful family in the world." Amy and Dan, the main protagonists, currently live in ... (Wikipedia)

  14. The Queen of Attolia

    by Megan Whalen Turner
    A young queen must face political upheaval and a dangerous enemy to protect her kingdom.

    Eugenides, the Thief of Eddis, has been caught spying on the Queen of Attolia. He expects to be hanged, but the Queen instead resorts to an ancient traditional punishment for thievery and has his ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Two Princesses of Bamarre

    by Gail Carson Levine
    A brave princess embarks on a perilous journey to save her beloved sister from an evil curse.

    Princess Addie is fearful and shy. Princess Meryl is bold and brave. They are sisters, and they mean the world to each other. Bamarre is plagued by a fatal disease called the Gray Death, which has ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

    by Chris Grabenstein
    A game of wit and strategy, testing knowledge and problem-solving skills to escape a library.

    Twelve-year-old Kyle Keeley is obsessed with the board games of Mr. Luigi L. Lemoncello, the world's most renowned game maker. Big news hits his town when Mr. Lemoncello transforms Alexandriaville, ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Calling on Dragons

    by Patricia C. Wrede
    An adventurous girl's mission to save an enchanted kingdom from the dangers of dark magic.

    This novel is the third in the Enchanted Forest series, told from the witch Morwen's perspective. Morwen, a witch who lives in the Enchanted Forest, is having trouble with people who believe that ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Dealing with Dragons

    by Patricia C. Wrede
    A young princess embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to stand up for herself and others.

    Princess Cimorene is frustrated by her life and persuades the castle staff to teach her fencing, magic, cooking, Latin, and other interesting subjects that are considered very "improper" for ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Invasion of the Boy Snatchers

    by Lisi Harrison
    The Pretty Committee is back, and they're on a mission to find out who's stealing all the boys at OCD.

    The holidays are over and Massie's room is chock-full of new things from Santa: jeans, sweater, and a new . . . roommate? Once Claire unpacks, Massie's room feels more crowded than a Zac Posen sample ... (Goodreads)

  20. Revenge of the Wannabes

    by Lisi Harrison
    The third book in the "The Clique" series follows Massie Block and her friends as they navigate the social hierarchy of their exclusive middle school.

    Weeks before Christmas. Alicia and Olivia are on their way to Manhattan so the Teen People editors can do a story on them about winning the Octavian Country Day uniform design contest. When Massie ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Field Guide

    by Tony DiTerlizzi
    Siblings discover a guide to the fantastical creatures living in their great-great-uncle's mansion. They must protect it from evil forces.

    It all starts when Jared Grace finds their great uncle's book, 'Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastic World Around You' and the Grace kids realize that they are not alone in their new ... (Goodreads)

  22. The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy

    by Jeanne Birdsall
    Four sisters and their father spend a summer in a cottage, where they meet a boy and have adventures.

    This series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Howl’s Moving Castle

    by Diana Wynne Jones
    A young woman embarks on an adventure to break a curse and reclaim her identity in a magical world.

    18-year-old Sophie Hatter is the eldest of three sisters living in Market Chipping, a town in the magical kingdom of Ingary, where fairytale tropes are accepted ways of life, including that the ... (Wikipedia)

  24. The Amaranth Enchantment

    by Julie Berry
    A young girl, orphaned and alone, discovers a magical amulet and must navigate a dangerous world of enchantment to save herself and those she loves.

    When Lucinda Chapdelaine was a small child, her parents left for the royal ball and never returned. Ever since, Lucinda has been stuck in perpetual servitude at her evil aunt's jewelry store. Then, ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Last Time I Saw You

    by Liv Constantine
    A suspenseful thriller about a woman who returns to her hometown for her high school reunion, only to be confronted with dark secrets from her past.

    The internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish follows that success with an addictive thriller filled with shocking twists about the aftermath of a brutal high-society murder. In a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Space Case

    by Stuart Gibbs
    A group of kids on a moon base investigate a mysterious death. They uncover a conspiracy that puts their own lives in danger.

    It’s a murder mystery on the moon in this humorous and suspenseful space adventure from the author of Belly Up and Spy School that The New York Times Book Review called “a delightful and brilliantly ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Out of My Mind

    by Sharon M. Draper
    A young girl with cerebral palsy struggles to overcome obstacles and prove her ability.

    Melody Brooks is a girl who was born with cerebral palsy . Also, who is ten years old. Her parents have done everything they can to help her live a normal life, but life is often frustrating for ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Island of Fire

    by Lisa McMann
    Twins discover they have elemental powers and must save their island from destruction by an evil force.

    The fate of Artimé is at stake - and an unlikely alliance could redeem it - in book three in the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series. The magical world of Artimé is gone. The Unwanteds have ... (Goodreads)

  29. The False Princess

    by Eilis O'Neal
    A princess discovers she is not who she thought she was and must navigate a web of lies to uncover the truth about her identity.

    Princess and heir to the throne of Thorvaldor, Nalia's led a privileged life at court. But everything changes when it's revealed, just after her sixteenth birthday, that she is a false princess, a ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Secret of Platform 13

    by Eva Ibbotson
    A rescue mission to bring back a prince from a magical island through a secret portal at King's Cross Station.

    A forgotten door on an abandoned railway platform is the entrance to a magical kingdom–an island where humans live happily with feys, mermaids, ogres, and other wonderful creatures. Carefully hidden ... (Goodreads)