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Storybound
age 8+
Hugely inventive story of kids in peril in fairy-tale world.
By Marissa Burt
(2012)
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The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom
age 8+
Engaging fairy tale spoof is clever and funny.
By Christopher Healy
(2012)
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The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle
age 8+
Wacky, gripping sequel has slapstick, swordplay, sweetness.
By Christopher Healy
(2013)
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Fortunately, the Milk
age 8+
Absurd time-and-space-spanning romp an easy, funny read.
By Neil Gaiman
(2013)
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The Kingdom of Little Wounds
age 16+
Brutal, breathtaking historical epic is graphic but great.
By Susann Cokal
(2014)
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Seagulls Don't Eat Pickles: Fish Finelli, Book 1
age 8+
Bright, likable boy anchors fun seaside mystery adventure.
By E.S. Farber
(2014)
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Finding Serendipity
age 8+
Bold girl dives into author mom's story in wild romp.
By Angelica Banks
(2015)
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The Door by the Staircase
age 8+
Orphan girl meets witch in exciting, imaginative tale.
By Katherine Marsh
(2016)
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Mighty Jack and the Goblin King: Mighty Jack, Book 2
age 8+
Thrilling end hints at more adventures for brave friends.
By Ben Hatke
(2017)
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The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
age 8+
Brave mouse adventure a modern classic; great read-aloud.
By Kate DiCamillo
(2004)
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When the Sea Turned to Silver
age 8+
Rich folklore-fantasy blend makes a great read-aloud.
By Grace Lin
(2016)
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Gris Grimly's Tales from the Brothers Grimm
age 8+
Favorite tales get grim, gothic treatment and stylish art.
By Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
(2016)
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
age 8+
Original American fairy tale more spare, magical than movie.
By L. Frank Baum
(1900)
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The Wishing Spell: The Land of Stories, Book 1
age 8+
Captivating, imaginative story of kids in fairy-tale world.
By Chris Colfer
(2012)
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Here Be Monsters! The Ratbridge Chronicles, Book 1
age 8+
Friendly monsters help boy in quirky, wildly whimsical tale.
By Alan Snow
(2006)
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Sunless Sea
age 8+
A seafaring game of discovery and survival.
Platforms: Mac, Windows
(2015)
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The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1
age 8+
Lively middle-school adventure celebrates knowing stuff.
By Chris Grabenstein
(2020)
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The Princess Bride
age 8+
Witty, winsome fairy tale for the whole family.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 1987)
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The Map to Everywhere
age 8+
Thrilling fantasy series opener makes a great read-aloud.
By Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis
(2014)
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Tales of the Night
age 8+
Six stunningly animated fairy tales with a few mild scares.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2012)
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