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Not Quite Snow White

age 4+

Heartwarming story shows a princess can be any color.

By Ashley Franklin

(2019)

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The Ickabog

age 9+

Harry Potter author's fairy tale is darker than expected.

By J. K. Rowling

(2020)

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A Tale of Witchcraft: A Tale of Magic, Book 2

age 9+

Magic, villainy run amok in wildly imaginative sequel.

By Chris Colfer

(2020)

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Curse of the Night Witch: Emblem Island, Book 1

age 9+

Promising fantasy world, but hasty storytelling.

By Alex Aster

(2020)

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The Chaos Curse: Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond, Book 3

age 9+

Chaotic tale with solid message that diverse stories matter.

By Sayantani DasGupta

(2020)

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The Miraculous

age 9+

Mysterious story struggles to deal with death and religion.

By Jess Redman

(2019)

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Strega Nona

age 4+

Classic tale of magic pasta pot has mischief, kindness.

By Tomie dePaola

(1979)

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Game of Stars: Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond, Book 2

age 9+

Girl becomes demon slayer in fun fantasy game show spoof.

By Sayantani DasGupta

(2019)

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Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise

age 4+

Playfulness makes silly sequel as hilarious as original.

By David Ezra Stein

(2018)

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The Downward Spiral: Lock and Key, Book 2

age 9+

Moodier young Sherlock sequel is chock-full of secrets.

By Ridley Pearson

(2017)

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Aru Shah and the End of Time: Pandava, Book 1

age 9+

Flawed but fascinating modern spin on Indian mythology.

By Roshani Chokshi

(2018)

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The Serpent's Secret: Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond, Book 1

age 9+

Rushed, fun adventure with Indian princess in combat boots.

By Sayantani DasGupta

(2018)

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The Mermaid

age 4+

Delightful retelling of Goldilocks as undersea mermaid tale.

By Jan Brett

(2017)

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The Magic Hat Shop

age 4+

Sweet, whimsical tale of magic hats transforming town.

By Sonja Wimmer

(2016)

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff

age 4+

Classic tale given new, thoughtful ending and exquisite art.

By Jerry Pinkney

(2017)

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Cinnamon

age 4+

Beautiful art distinguishes Indian-style princess tale.

By Neil Gaiman

(2017)

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Leave Me Alone!

age 4+

Granny treks off to knit in peace in funny modern folktale.

By Vera Brosgol

(2016)

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The Initiation: Lock and Key, Book 1

age 9+

Suspenseful intro to a modern-day young Sherlock Holmes.

By Ridley Pearson

(2016)

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The Land of Stories: A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales

age 9+

Retold classics provide origin story for blockbuster series.

By Chris Colfer

(2016)

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Wishing Day

age 9+

Whimsical tale of three sisters mixes magic, family mystery.

By Lauren Myracle

(2016)

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