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Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure

age 8+

Rowley gets creative in funny Wimpy Kid spin-off tale.

By Jeff Kinney

(2020)

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Cinderella Liberator

age 8+

Fresh take on classic tale boosts being true, free self.

By Rebecca Solnit

(2019)

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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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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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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 Princess and the Pearl: A Tale of the Wide-Awake Princess, Book 6

age 8+

Pace slows even among witch doctor, pirates, sea monster.

By E.D. Baker

(2017)

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Ratpunzel: Hamster Princess, Book 3

age 8+

Adventurous princess does the rescuing in fun graphic novel.

By Ursula Vernon

(2016)

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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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Return to the Isle of the Lost: Descendants, Book 2

age 8+

Fun villain-kids romp packed with positive messages.

By Melissa de la Cruz

(2016)

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The 52-Story Treehouse: The Treehouse Books, Book 4

age 8+

Fourth in over-the-top series still silly but spread thin.

By Andy Griffiths

(2016)

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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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Whatever After Series

age 8+

Plot twists in beloved fairy tales make spirited stories.

By Sarah Mlynowski

(2012)

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Hamster Princess: Harriet the Invincible

age 8+

Sassy, quippy graphic novel shreds princess conventions.

By Ursula Vernon

(2015)

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Of Enemies and Endings: The Ever Afters, Book 4

age 8+

Strong finish for modern, fast-paced fairy tale-fantasy.

By Shelby Bach

(2015)

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The Dungeoneers

age 8+

Smart, funny fantasy strong on characters' bond.

By John David Anderson

(2015)

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Princess in Disguise: A Tale of the Wide-Awake Princess, Book 4

age 8+

Fewer thrills, more relationship focus in this installment.

By E.D. Baker

(2015)

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Jack: The True Story of Jack & the Beanstalk

age 8+

Exciting, funny, fractured fairy tale of boy vs. giants.

By Liesl Shurtliff

(2015)

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Of Sorcery and Snow: The Ever Afters, Book 3

age 8+

Magical, real worlds collide in action-packed sequel.

By Shelby Bach

(2014)

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The Hero's Guide to Being an Outlaw

age 8+

Sweet, silly, swashbuckling end to fairy-tale saga.

By Christopher Healy

(2014)

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