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The Lost Rainforest: Mez's Magic
age 9+
Action-packed but scattered tale of magic talking animals.
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Eliot Schrefer
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2018
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Strange the Dreamer
age 15+
Fiercely imaginative, lushly told fantasy for mature teens.
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Laini Taylor
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2017
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The Hidden Oracle: The Trials of Apollo, Book 1
age 9+
Worthy addition to the mythological world of Percy Jackson.
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Rick Riordan
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2016
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Fall of Heroes: The Cloak Society, Book 3
age 9+
Superheroes make a comeback in crash-pow installment.
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Jeramey Kraatz
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2014
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Teacher's Pest: Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #3
age 9+
Bug-monsters offer light horror hijinks in third volume.
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Charles Gilman
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2013
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Professor Gargoyle: Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #1
age 9+
Humorous homage to classic horror is perfect for tween boys.
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Charles Gilman
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2012
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