Recommendations based on Fablehavenby Brandon Mull

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  1. Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary

    by Brandon Mull
    A group of four kids travel to a magical world full of dragons to save it from disaster.

    Just before Christmas break, Kendra is kidnapped by a member of the Society of the Evening Star and replaced by a Stingbulb (a plant that, once it stings you, will grow into a perfect replica of you, ... (Wikipedia)

  2. 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)

  3. A World Without Heroes

    by Brandon Mull
    A group of kids must battle mysterious forces to save their world from destruction.

    Jason Walker has often wished his life could be a bit less predictable–until a routine day at the zoo ends with Jason suddenly transporting from the hippo tank to a place unlike anything he's ever ... (Goodreads)

  4. 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)

  5. 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)

  6. Princess Academy

    by Shannon Hale
    A young girl's journey of self-discovery and empowerment, finding her own strength and potential.

    Miri is a fourteen-year-old girl from Mount Eskel, an isolated territory of Danland, who has never been allowed to work with the rest of the villagers in the quarry that keeps the community alive. ... (Wikipedia)

  7. River Secrets

    by Shannon Hale
    A young girl's quest to uncover secrets of the magical river that runs through her town.

    The story begins as the main character, Razo, watches a meeting. The king and queen of Bayern speak with a Tiran ambassador and agree they should exchange ambassadors to promote peace between the two ... (Wikipedia)

  8. The City of Ember

    by Jeanne DuPrau
    A city on the brink of destruction, two young people race against time to unlock its secrets.

    As the book starts off, a coalition of architects, scientists, and doctors known as "The Builders" have built Ember, an isolated, underground city with enough supplies for its inhabitants to survive ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Inkheart

    by Cornelia Funke
    A young girl's journey to uncover the secrets of a magical book, and the power of books to shape our lives.

    12-year-old Meggie sees a stranger staring at her outside her window and tells her father, Mortimer (or Mo, as Meggie calls him) about it. Her father invites the stranger in, who introduces himself ... (Wikipedia)

  10. The House of Hades

    by Rick Riordan
    A daring quest by demigods to prevent an ancient evil from escaping and wreaking havoc.

    After Annabeth Chase and Percy Jackson fall into Tartarus at the end of, The Mark of Athena, , the other five demigods of the " Prophecy of Seven " ( Frank Zhang , Hazel Levesque , Jason Grace , Leo ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The Graveyard Book

    by Neil Gaiman
    A young boy's journey through a graveyard, learning the secrets of the dead.

    The story begins as the man Jack murders most of the members of a family (later revealed to be the Dorian family) except for the toddler upstairs. Unknown to him, the toddler has climbed out of his ... (Wikipedia)

  12. The Red Pyramid

    by Rick Riordan
    Young siblings embark on a quest to save the world from a long forgotten evil.

    The novel opens with Carter and his father Julius Kane visiting Carter's sister Sadie, who has lived with her maternal grandparents in London since the death of their mother, Ruby Kane . Julius, a ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Pillar of Light

    by Gerald N. Lund
    Epic saga of a family's faith and courage in the face of persecution.

    "You believe me, don't you, Nathan." It was not a question, but a statement, filled with wonder.,, It stunned Nathan., ,"You believe it all. I can see it on your face.",, For a moment, time seemed ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Prisoner of Cell 25

    by Richard Paul Evans
    A man's story of transformation, discovering hope and redemption in the darkest of places.

    Michael Vey is a teenager with Tourette's syndrome and an electrical superpower that he desperately works to keep hidden from the world. His abilities allow him to shock people through physical ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Burning Bridge

    by John Flanagan
    Two boys must venture into enemy territory to save their kingdom from destruction.

    In the prologue, Halt (a legendary Ranger) sees Dirk Reacher, one of Morgarath's allies, give him a plan. Halt thinks about this, but eventually decides it's true. Meanwhile, on a special mission for ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Brisingr

    by Christopher Paolini
    An epic fantasy tale of a young man's quest to restore justice and peace to his kingdom.

    Brisingr begins about three days after the events in, Eldest, conclude. It continues the story of the, Inheritance Cycle, and takes place on the fictional continent of Alagaësia during a struggle for ... (Wikipedia)

  17. The Seeing Stone

    by Tony DiTerlizzi
    A magical tale of adventure, friendship, and courage in the face of darkness.

    we said no still you looked , now instead , someone gets cooked, The Grace kids are just beginning to get used to Aunt Lucinda's strange old mansion when Simon suddenly disappears. Jared and his ... (Goodreads)

  18. 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)

  19. Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites

    by Chris Heimerdinger
    An adventurous time-travelling journey through a hidden world of ancient Utah.

    Jim Hawkins has a bad attitude. What's more, he enjoys having a bad attitude about everything–especially about church. Garth Plimpton is a fanatic. He's spent so much time studying the scriptures and ... (Goodreads)

  20. Where the Red Fern Grows

    by Wilson Rawls
    A young boy embarks on an adventure with his beloved hunting dogs, learning valuable life lessons.

    An old man named Billy Colman rescues a redbone hound under attack by neighborhood dogs. He takes it home with him so that its wounds can heal. In light of this event, he has a flashback to when he ... (Wikipedia)

  21. The Kings of Clonmel

    by John Flanagan
    A story of courage and leadership, as a young man must battle to save his people from a tyrannical ruler.

    While at the annual Rangers' Gathering, series protagonist Will is informed by Ranger Commandant Crowley that Ranger Halt will not be able to attend the Gathering as he is investigating things in ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Lucinda's Secret

    by Tony DiTerlizzi
    A young girl's quest to uncover a forgotten family secret and save her world from destruction.

    The Grace children turn to Great-Aunt Lucinda for help in this repackage of the third book in the #1, New York Times, bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles. As if being attacked by goblins and a bridge ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

    by C.S. Lewis
    An epic fantasy adventure across the seas, encountering magical creatures and lands.

    The two youngest Pevensie children, Lucy and Edmund , are staying with their odious cousin Eustace Scrubb while their older brother, Peter , is studying for an exam with Professor Kirke , and their ... (Wikipedia)

  24. The Fairy-Tale Detectives

    by Michael Buckley
    Two orphaned sisters use their wit and courage to solve a mystery in the magical land of Fairytale.

    For Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, life has not been a fairy tale. After the mysterious disappearance of their parents, the sisters are sent to live with their grandmother–a woman they believed was dead! ... (Goodreads)

  25. Magyk

    by Angie Sage
    A magical journey of a young girl to save the world from the evil forces of the past.

    The first part of an enthralling new series leads readers on a fantastic journey filled with quirky characters, clever charms, potions and spells. Ages 9+. The 7th son of the 7th son, aptly named ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Opal Deception

    by Eoin Colfer
    Artful master criminal Artemis Fowl must save a passenger spaceship and its passengers from a dangerous criminal.

    The book begins with the pixie Opal Koboi faking a coma inside a hospital to avoid incarceration by the Lower Elements Police (LEP) after her failed rebellion and attempt of world domination (which ... (Wikipedia)

  27. The Alchemyst

    by Michael Scott
    Teenage twins must protect an ancient book from powerful forces, unlocking secrets of alchemy.

    Sophie and Josh Newman are 15-year-old twins who are working at their summer jobs in The Coffee Cup in San Francisco (Sophie works at The Coffee Cup, Josh works at the bookstore on the other side of ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians

    by Brandon Sanderson
    A young boy's fight against an evil secret society determined to enslave the world.

    Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians is a young adult novel about Alcatraz Smedry, a young teen who is always breaking things. After receiving a bag of sand for his thirteenth birthday, he is involved ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Like a Fire is Burning

    by Gerald N. Lund
    A man's spiritual journey to uncover the life-changing power of faith.

    There was a thunderous crack. Lydia felt the ship shudder beneath her feet, and heard the buildings lining the wharf rattle. She jerked around so hard that the baby lurched within her, jabbing her ... (Goodreads)