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Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

age 8+

Teen connects with African folklore in exciting fantasy.

By Kwame Mbalia

(2019)

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Alien Superstar, Book 1

age 8+

Alien navigates Hollywood in funny, fast-paced series start.

By Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver

(2019)

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Malamander: Legends of Eerie-on-Sea, Book 1

age 8+

Delightfully spooky fantasy-series start has charm, chills.

By Thomas Taylor

(2019)

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Cape: The League of Secret Heroes, Book 1

age 8+

Tween superheroes battle Nazis, prejudice in exciting story.

By Kate Hannigan

(2019)

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Escape From the Isle of the Lost: Descendants, Book 4

age 8+

Fun, upbeat villain-kids romp sets up movie finale.

By Melissa de la Cruz

(2019)

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The Library of Ever

age 8+

Lively library series start mixes fact, fantasy, adventure.

By Zeno Alexander

(2019)

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Endling #2: The First

age 8+

Friends battle extinction in heart-filled, thrilling sequel.

By Katherine Applegate

(2019)

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Knights vs. Dinosaurs

age 8+

Silly fantasy has lots of kid appeal and fantasy violence.

By Matt Phelan

(2018)

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Ogre Enchanted

age 8+

Girl becomes ogre in imaginative "Ella Enchanted" spin-off.

By Gail Carson Levine

(2018)

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Twilight of the Elves: The Adventurers Guild, Book 2

age 8+

Fantasy sequel fueled by action, humor, zombie elves.

By Zack Loran Clark, Nick Eliopulos

(2018)

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Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster

age 8+

Haunting tale of friendship and magic in Victorian times.

By Jonathan Auxier

(2018)

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The Legend of Greg: Failures, Book 1

age 8+

Middle Earth meets Chicago in wild magical Dwarf tale.

By Chris Rylander

(2018)

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Guardians of the Taiga: Wild Rescuers, Book 1

age 8+

Minecraft wolf-girl heroine shines in exciting book debut.

By StacyPlays

(2018)

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Freya and the Magic Jewel: Thunder Girls, Book 1

age 8+

Fun read, troubling message for girls to be peacemakers.

By Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams

(2018)

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Endling #1: The Last

age 8+

Fast-paced animal fantasy tackles theme of extinction.

By Katherine Applegate

(2018)

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Bob

age 8+

Sensitive, suspenseful story of girl's little green friend.

By Wendy Mass, Rebecca Stead

(2018)

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The Lifters

age 8+

Quirky fable promotes family, community, teamwork.

By Dave Eggers

(2018)

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The Creature of the Pines: The Unicorn Rescue Society, Book 1

age 8+

Kids save mythical creature in sweet, funny fantasy.

By Adam Gidwitz

(2018)

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Worlds Apart: Story Thieves, Book 5

age 8+

Wild adventures, cameos, recaps in loony series finale.

By James Riley

(2018)

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Granted

age 8+

Grounded fairy learns to let her heart lead in magical tale.

By John David Anderson

(2018)

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