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Splendors and Glooms

age 11+

Dark, magical, Dickensian page-turner for tweens.

By Laura Amy Schlitz

(2012)

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The Shepherd's Crown: Tiffany Aching Adventures, Book 5

age 11+

Final Discworld novel hits the mark with rich fantasy.

By Terry Pratchett

(2015)

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A Song of Fire and Ice (A Game of Thrones) Series

age 17+

Dark, violent epic upends the usual fantasy clichés.

By George R.R. Martin

(1996)

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

age 11+

Powerful penultimate book mines Voldemort's past.

By J. K. Rowling

(2005)

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The Thickety: A Path Begins

age 11+

Thrilling, brilliant witch tale is vividly violent, scary.

By J.A. White

(2014)

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The Enchantress: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, Book 6

age 11+

Ambitious, edu-taining fantasy series gets a grand send-off.

By Michael Scott

(2012)

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Curses! Foiled Again

age 11+

Teen girl defends Faerie in lively graphic novel sequel.

By Jane Yolen

(2013)

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Foiled

age 11+

Girl fencer fights monsters in clever fantasy graphic novel.

By Jane Yolen

(2010)

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Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant

age 11+

Delightful romp has swashbuckling action, powerful female.

By Tony Cliff

(2013)

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The Finisher

age 11+

Hunger Games, Potter fans will enjoy exciting fantasy.

By David Baldacci

(2014)

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The Forbidden Library

age 11+

Intriguing start to fantasy series best for dark-side fans.

By Django Wexler

(2014)

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The Whispering Trees: The Thickety, Book 2

age 11+

Creepy sequel has violent clashes, ethical dilemmas.

By J.A. White

(2015)

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Warren the 13th and the All-Seeing Eye

age 11+

Illustrated witchy, monstery tale offers goofy/creepy fun.

By Tania Del Rio

(2015)

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Well of Witches: The Thickety, Book 3

age 11+

Strong empathy messages in exciting, scary teen witch tale.

By J.A. White

(2017)

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The Last Spell: The Thickety, Book 4

age 11+

Thrilling conclusion to teen witch saga ends in epic battle.

By J.A. White

(2017)

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Bluecrowne: A Greenglass House Story

age 11+

Engaging fantasy adventure trades ghosts for magic.

By Kate Milford

(2018)

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The Time Paradox: Artemis Fowl, Book 6

age 11+

Artemis faces younger self in madcap, befuddling adventure.

By Eoin Colfer

(2008)

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Messenger: The Giver, Book 3

age 11+

Mythic vibe in engaging story of boy with healing powers.

By Lois Lowry

(2014)

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A Wizard Abroad

age 11+

High fantasy -- with a dose of Irish mythology.

By Diane Duane

(1993)

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The Amulet of Samarkand: The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1

age 11+

Witty and sharp fantasy with complex characters.

By Jonathan Stroud

(2004)

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