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Deep Wizardry
by Diane Duane
Two young wizards must save the world's oceans from destruction by negotiating with the mystical beings who inhabit them.
Nita's family goes on vacation with Kit and his dog, Ponch, to the South Shore of Long Island. While swimming in the ocean at night, Nita encounters a dolphin (nicknamed 'Hotshot'), and Kit reports ... (Wikipedia)
High Wizardry
by Diane Duane
Nita and Kit embark on a magical journey to save the universe from destruction.
When Dairine, Nita's younger sister, finds Nita's copy of the Wizard's manual, she then proceeds to take the Wizard's Oath. Dairine is given her Wizard's manual in the form of a computer, which ... (Wikipedia)
Talking to Dragons
by Patricia C. Wrede
A young girl discovers her destiny to become a powerful wizard and save the kingdom from an evil sorcerer.
Cimorene raises Daystar and tells him legends about the Enchanted Forest, swordsmanship, spells, and magical protocols. One day, Antorell, a member of the Society of Wizards who has a grudge against ... (Wikipedia)
The Hollow Hills
by Mary Stewart
A young man's quest to restore peace to a magical kingdom and become its rightful leader.
Keeping watch over the young Arthur Pendragon, the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius is haunted by dreams of the magical sword Caliburn, which has been hidden for centuries. When Uther Pendragon is ... (Goodreads)
King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian
by Marguerite Henry
A horse's journey of survival, finding friendship and loyalty along the way.
The story starts in Morocco, as the fast of Ramadan is ending. Agba, a mute slave boy, tends to his favorite Arabian mare, who gives birth that night. The colt has a white spot on his hind heel, ... (Wikipedia)
Many Waters
by Madeleine L'Engle
Twins travel back in time to biblical era, encountering angels, nephilim, and a flood. They must find their way back home before it's too late.
In the middle of a New England winter, identical twin brothers Sandy and Dennys accidentally disturb an experiment in their parents' laboratory and are teleported to a sandy desert. There, they are ... (Wikipedia)
These Happy Golden Years
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
A young girl's journey of self-discovery as she moves through adulthood.
As the novel begins, Pa is taking Laura 12 miles from home in the dead of winter to her first teaching assignment at Brewster settlement. Laura being only 15 and a schoolgirl herself, is apprehensive ... (Wikipedia)
The High King
by Lloyd Alexander
An epic adventure of a young man's quest to reclaim the throne of Prydain.
The story begins only days after the conclusion of, Taran Wanderer, . With winter approaching, Taran and his companion Gurgi return from their wanderings to Caer Dallben after getting news from Kaw ... (Wikipedia)
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)
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)
Vampire Academy: The Ultimate Guide
by Michelle Rowen
A comprehensive guide to the world of Vampire Academy, including character profiles, behind-the-scenes information, and exclusive content.
Prepare to be Tested. The story that kicked off the international #1 bestselling, Vampire Academy, series is NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE. Read it Before it Hits Theaters February 14th, 2014! The ... (Goodreads)
The Summer of the Swans
by Betsy Byars
A young girl searches for her missing brother while navigating the challenges of adolescence and family dynamics.
Sometimes you don't know what you love—until you almost lose it. Sara's fourteenth summer was turning out to be the most confusing time of her life. Up until then, things had flowed smoothly, like ... (Goodreads)
Once Bitten, Twice Shy
by Jennifer Rardin
Jaz Parks, CIA assassin, is sent on a mission to kill a vampire. But things get complicated when she falls for him.
I'm Jaz Parks. My boss is Vayl, born in Romania in 1744. Died there too, at the hand of his vampire wife, Liliana. But that's ancient history. For the moment Vayl works for the C.I.A. doing what he ... (Goodreads)
Song of the Wanderer
by Bruce Coville
A young boy travels through a magical world to find his missing father and discovers his own hidden powers.
One unicorn dwells on Earth. Hundreds fight in Luster. Their legends are recorded in The Unicorn Chronicles. Book II: Song of the Wanderer Cara must return to Earth to save her grandmother, the ... (Goodreads)
Unwind
by Neal Shusterman
A dystopian future world where teenagers are subjected to a “harvesting” process that splits them apart.
Connor, Risa, and Lev are running for their lives. The Second Civil War was fought over reproductive rights. The chilling resolution: Life is inviolable from the moment of conception until age ... (Goodreads)
The Song of the Lioness Quartet
by Tamora Pierce
Alanna disguises herself as a boy to become a knight, facing challenges and discovering her true identity.
Noblewoman Alanna of Trebond , disguised as the boy "Alan", exchanges places with her twin brother Thom, to go to the royal palace in the city of Corus to train for knighthood, while Thom studies ... (Wikipedia)
The Elvenbane
by Andre Norton
Half-elven Shana fights for her freedom and her people's against the oppressive elven lords. Magic, dragons, and adventure abound.
Two masters of epic fantasy have combined in this brilliant collaboration to create a rousing tale of the sort that becomes an instant favorite. This is the story of Shana, a halfbreed born of the ... (Goodreads)
The Lost Years
by T.A. Barron
Merlin embarks on a journey to discover his true identity and purpose, facing challenges and making allies along the way.
THE SAGA BEGINS... A raging sea tosses a boy upon the shores of ancient Wales. Left for dead, he has no memory, no name, and no home. But it is his determination to find out who he is - to learn the ... (Goodreads)
Between, Georgia
by Joshilyn Jackson
A small town is torn apart by a feud between two families, and a young girl caught in the middle must choose where her loyalties lie.
Nonny Frett understands the meaning of the phrase "in between a rock and a hard place" better than any woman alive. She's got two mothers, "one deaf-blind and the other four baby steps from flat ... (Goodreads)
Maximum Ride, Vol. 1
by NaRae Lee
A group of genetically enhanced kids, led by Max, escape from a lab and embark on a journey to find their true identities.
Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it’s like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the “flock”—Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel—are just like ordinary ... (Goodreads)
Storm Rising
by Mercedes Lackey
A young mage must navigate political intrigue and magical threats to save her kingdom from a devastating storm.
In Storm Rising , mysterious mage-storms are wreaking havoc on Valdemar, Karse, and all the kingdoms of the West, plaguing these lands not only with disastrous earthquakes, monsoons, and ice storms, ... (Goodreads)
The Time Quartet Box Set
by Madeleine L'Engle
Four books exploring the concept of time travel and the battle between good and evil. Follow Meg Murry and her companions on their adventures.
With over 10 million copies in print, Madeleine L'Engle's Newbery Medal-winning classic, "A Wrinkle in Time," along with its bestselling companions, "A Wind in the Door," "A Swiftly Tilting Planet," ... (Goodreads)
Charlie Bone and the Time Twister
by Jenny Nimmo
Charlie Bone discovers he can time travel and must use his powers to save his friends from a dangerous force.
Time is running out for Charlie Bone . . . Charlies hopes that the new term at Bloor's Academy will hold no nasty surprises. But then Henry Yewbeam appears, twisted through time from the icy winter ... (Goodreads)
Cold Fire
by Tamora Pierce
A young girl with magical powers must navigate a world of political intrigue and danger to save her kingdom.
As part of their travels, Daja and Frostpine are staying with some friends of Frostpine's from his days of studies as a Goldsmith, the Bancanor family. While they are staying there, Daja realized ... (Wikipedia)
Mercy Blade
by Faith Hunter
Vampire hunter Jane Yellowrock is hired to investigate a series of murders in New Orleans, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.
Things are heating up in the Big Easy. Weres have announced their existence to the world, and revived the bitter tensions that run between them and their old enemies: vampires. As a trusted employee ... (Goodreads)
Dragon's Blood
by Jane Yolen
A young girl sets out on a quest to find the dragon's blood to save her friend's life. Along the way, she discovers her own strength and courage.
Dragons are trained to fight to the death, and two determined teens help free them in this spellbinding saga. Training a dragon to be a fighting champion is the only way to freedom for ... (Goodreads)
Howliday Inn
by James Howe
Harold and Chester, two pet animals, stay at a spooky hotel for pets. They uncover a sinister plot and solve a mystery.
Not a great place to visit, and you wouldn't want to live there The Monroes have gone on vacation, leaving Harold and Chester at Chateau Bow-Wow — not exactly a four-star hotel. On the animals' very ... (Barnes & Noble)
Melting Stones
by Tamora Pierce
Evvy, a young stone mage, travels to an active volcano to study with a renowned mage. But danger lurks in the molten depths.
An audiobook first!" New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce has written the new novel in her popular Circle of Magic universe to go directly to audio–preceding the print version by at least ... (Goodreads)
The Ships of Earth
by Orson Scott Card
The second book in the Homecoming Saga. Nafai and his family continue their journey to find the lost planet of Earth.
This book focuses on the struggles between the pioneers to establish a new social order now that they have left Basilica . The new society is opposite to that of the previous societies - male ... (Wikipedia)
Rise of the Elgen
by Richard Paul Evans
Michael and the Electroclan must stop the Elgen from taking over the world with their advanced technology.
After forcing Hatch to flee the Elgen Academy in Pasadena , the Electroclan, led by Michael, escapes back to Idaho where Elgen guards are waiting to recapture them. When they try to hide out at ... (Wikipedia)
