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The Enchanted Wood, The Magic Faraway Tree, The Folk of The Faraway Tree, The Wishing Chair Again and Up The Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOmnibus edition with 5 titles in one book... -
![The Hour of Magic by Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami]()
The Hour of Magic by Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!I, Geronimo Stilton, was amazed to find myself called back to the Kingdom of Fantasy for another adventure. Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, needed my help -- time itself was under threat! Something evil was making the hands of the magical Tick Tock Timepiece spin faster and faster... -
![The Evertree by Marie Lu]()
The Evertree by Marie Lu
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEverything comes to a head in this seventh book in the New York Times bestselling series. The world of Erdas will be changed forever.Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan were once ordinary kids. Then they discovered that they had spirit animals-wise and powerful partners who granted them with amazing gifts . . . and a legendary responsibility... -
![Escape from Aurora by Jamie Littler]()
Escape from Aurora by Jamie Littler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAsh and the rest of the Frostheart's brave crew have finally arrived at the majestic stronghold of Aurora - and Ash's mind is blown. It's an extraordinary place - unlike anything he's ever seen - and he can't wait to solve the next clue that will lead him to his parents. But it's quickly clear that even Aurora isn't safe for Song Weavers... -
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![The Land of Flowers by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton]()
The Land of Flowers by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters as they travel to help a new magical land! The mice encounter fairies and other strange and fantastical creatures as they work together to solve a mystery to save the realm from peril...Categorized as:
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![The School for Good and Evil: The Ever Never Handbook by Soman Chainani]()
The School for Good and Evil: The Ever Never Handbook by Soman Chainani
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWelcome to the School for Good and Evil! The greatest of heroes and villains have come through our classrooms before they ventured into the Endless Woods to find their stories . . . and now you will join their ranks.Use this handbook as a guide to help you navigate through your years at school... -
![Piégés by Victoria E. Schwab]()
Piégés by Victoria E. Schwab
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsConor, Abéké, Meilin et Rolan figurent parmi les rares élus à avoir un animal totem. Leur mission consiste à protéger leur monde, Erdas. Mais une force obscure, endormie depuis des siècles sous la surface, émerge à Erdas... -
![The Treasure of the Sea by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton]()
The Treasure of the Sea by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThea Stilton and the Thea Sisters are needed to help another magical land. The music of the sea has disappeared from the depths of the enchanted Land of the Ocean! If it doesn't return soon, the kingdom will perish.The mouselets and their friend Will Mystery travel to the underwater realm to search for the magical music...Categorized as:
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![Against the Tide by Tui T. Sutherland, Michał Kubiak]()
Against the Tide by Tui T. Sutherland, Michał Kubiak
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe sun is shining in the Hundred Isles, and yet the path forward seems crowded with shadows. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have traveled across the world, seeking a set of powerful talismans in order to keep them from enemy hands. Throughout their journey the young heroes have been hounded by pursuers, who always seem to know just where to find them. Now they know why.One of them is a traitor... -
![Outlaws by Jen Calonita]()
Outlaws by Jen Calonita
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWANTED: ROYAL ACADEMY OUTLAWSThings are not looking great for Princess Devin Nile. In the past 24 hours, she and her four best friends have gotten kicked out of school, banished to the Hollow Woods, and declared as outlaws. (That's what happens when you accuse the Headmistress of Royal Academy of being in league with villains.) But Devin's not about to go down without a fight... -
![Descendants: Mal's Spell Book by Tina McLeef]()
Descendants: Mal's Spell Book by Tina McLeef
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor fans of Descendants, this spell book, which formerly belonged to Maleficent before she passed it on to Mal, is full of comments, notes, and inside jokes between Mal and the other villains' kids. Laugh and cry along with Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos as they find their way in the world of Auradon Prep... -
![Once Upon a Time: A Story Collection by Shannon Hale]()
Once Upon a Time: A Story Collection by Shannon Hale
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsRead these exclusive introductions to all your favorite characters to find out what their lives are like at home! A new chapter is about to begin at Ever After High, and all the students are preparing to start their Legacy Year...Categorized as:
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![Harry Potter: A Magical Year -- The Illustrations of Jim Kay by J.K. Rowling]()
Harry Potter: A Magical Year -- The Illustrations of Jim Kay by J.K. Rowling
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA unique and beautiful gift book celebrating the art of Jim Kay -- 366 magical moments from J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, evoked in spellbinding brushstrokes, characterful ink work, and illuminating pencil sketches.This irresistible gift book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts...Categorized as:
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![Rea and the Blood of the Nectar by Payal Doshi]()
Rea and the Blood of the Nectar by Payal Doshi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA middle-grade fantasy about twelve-year-old Rea Chettri, who portals into an otherworldly realm to go on a secret quest to find her missing twin brother Rohan. The clock is ticking in this adventure rife with evil creatures, a ruthless villain, and unforgettable friendships.It all begins on the night Rea turns twelve... -
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![Evelyn the Mermicorn Fairy by Daisy Meadows]()
Evelyn the Mermicorn Fairy by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMermicorns are the most special and unique creatures in all of Fairyland. Evelyn the Mermicorn Fairy helps keep them and their magic gems safe. The gems give fairies everywhere the confidence to believe in themselves. But when sneaky Jack Frost steals the gems, it's up to Rachel and Kirsty to help save the day... -
![The Silver Swamp: A Branches Book by Katrina Charman]()
The Silver Swamp: A Branches Book by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTag and Skyla must rescue Blaze, in this action-packed fantasy adventure series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![The Ice Diamond by Paula Harrison]()
The Ice Diamond by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses--they're Rescue Princesses! Princess Maya is delighted to welcome the Rescue Princesses to the Kingdom of Lepari. It's a beautiful land, where the King has sworn to protect the rare snow leopards that live in the mountains. Maya and her new friends are devastated to learn of a plot to harm the animals... -
![Zog by Julia Donaldson]()
Zog by Julia Donaldson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsZog, a young accident-prone dragon, who wants to be the best student in dragon school, is the keenest dragon in the school, but will he ever win a golden... -
![Adventures in Flatfrost by Jordan Quinn]()
Adventures in Flatfrost by Jordan Quinn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPrince Lucas and Clara venture to the land of the giants and train Ruskin to control his fire in this fifth chapter book in the fantastical Kingdom of Wrenly series.After a game of hide-and-seek, Prince Lucas and Ruskin are in trouble again. They have melted all the ice in the castle, and the king is not pleased...Categorized as:
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![The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery, Laura Catalan]()
The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery, Laura Catalan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA heartwarming story about family, friendship and finding your inner fire.Between bullies at school and changes at home, Charlie Challinor finds life a bit scary. And when he's made guardian of a furry fox cub called Cadno, things get a whole lot scarier.Because Cadno isn't just any fox: he's a firefox - the only one of his kind - and a sinister hunter from another world is on his trail... -
![Riddles and Danger by Bryan Chick]()
Riddles and Danger by Bryan Chick
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNoah, Megan, Richie, and Ella are the Action Scouts; friends whose tree house overlooks the Clarksville City Zoo. When they discover a magical world hidden within the zoo, they are swept away on an adventure in which penguins can fly, a mysterious figure lurks in the shadows, and the scouts are enlisted to help Mr. Darby, who is in charge of the Secret Zoo... -
![The Only Thing Worse Than Witches by Lauren Magaziner]()
The Only Thing Worse Than Witches by Lauren Magaziner
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRupert Campbell is fascinated by the witches who live nearby. He dreams of broomstick tours and souvenir potions, but the closest he can get to a witchy experience is sitting in class with his awful teacher Mrs. Frabbleknacker, who smells like bellybutton lint and forbids Rupert’s classmates from talking to each other before, during, and after class... -
![The Fourth Suit by Neil Patrick Harris]()
The Fourth Suit by Neil Patrick Harris
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe magical finale of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series from acclaimed and wildly popular celebrity Neil Patrick Harris!Ridley Larsen is everything you want in a friend. She's tough as nails, she's fiercely loyal, and she's smart as a whip... -
![The Labyrinth of Lost and Found by Jordan Lees]()
The Labyrinth of Lost and Found by Jordan Lees
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDoll Bones meets Skandar and the Unicorn Thief in this spooky, illustrated middle grade novel about a boy who doesn’t believe in magic discovering a supernatural world full of danger.It began with a crack in the wall .Eleven-year-old Benjamiah Creek believes in science, logic, and the power of reason. He definitely does not believe in magic...Categorized as:
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![Immortal Guardians by Eliot Schrefer]()
Immortal Guardians by Eliot Schrefer
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the world of Erdas, every child must discover if they will summon a spirit animal, a rare and incredible gift. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan were rare even among those few. They summoned four animals who were once Great Beasts, immortal guardians who sacrificed everything to end a brutal war... -
![Princess Before Dawn by E.D. Baker]()
Princess Before Dawn by E.D. Baker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrincess Annie's beloved kingdom is threatened to be overtaken in the seventh book in the Wide-Awake Princess series.Annie's beloved home Treecrest has become a favorite destination for all sorts of magical beings. One new set of guests are particularly strange, and they are ready to take over a new hunting ground. Annie and Liam turn to their only friends who can help, Francis and Zoe... -
![Iron Tide Rising by Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis]()
Iron Tide Rising by Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMagical worlds and incredible creatures fill the pages of this epic, action-packed finale of the Map to Everywhere series, from John Parke Davis and New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ryan!Intrepid travelers Fin and Marrill have shared countless thrilling and treacherous adventures on the magical waters of the Pirate Stream... -
![The Silver Locket by Paula Harrison]()
The Silver Locket by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRosalind and the other princesses are in the Kingdom of Taldonia for the Autumn Ball. They love playing with a little puppy called Patch. But they can’t stop arguing, and Rosalind decides it’s easier to be friends with animals than with silly princesses... -
![The Snow Jewel by Paula Harrison]()
The Snow Jewel by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses-they're Rescue Princesses!Northernland is the snowiest kingdom the Rescue Princesses have ever visited. They are delighted to go sledding, drink hot cocoa, and make friends with the girl who lives there, Princess Freya.When Princess Freya's mischievous kitten goes missing, the princesses leap into action... -
![Cassie Comes Through by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa]()
Cassie Comes Through by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStarf! The day Cassie has been dreading since she first arrived at Starling Academy is here. She has been chosen to make the journey to Wishworld for the next Wish Mission. Lady Stella, the headmistress, assures her she's going to do a starmendous job. Cassie is so sensitive and perceptive she'll be a natural! But her mission is even harder than she feared.Everything just seems all wrong...Categorized as:
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![The Paper Princess by Elisa Kleven]()
The Paper Princess by Elisa Kleven
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA gust of wind sends a paper princess flying. ?Wait! I didn?t finish you,? cries the little girl who made her. ?I?ll finish myself,? calls the princess, and the wind carries her away, over a meadow and a river, to a carnival and a town, until finally she finds her way home... -
![The Verdigris Pawn by Alysa Wishingrad]()
The Verdigris Pawn by Alysa Wishingrad
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHarperCollins has bought Alysa Wishingrad's The Verdigris Pawn, an upper middle grade fantasy novel about a boy who must break free from being a pawn in his father's quest for power if he is to save his people. Publication is slated for winter 2021... -
![Cloud Capers by Sue Bentley]()
Cloud Capers by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJessica is really disappointed when she can?t stay at home with her best friend for a sleepover... -
![Addison the April Fool's Day Fairy by Daisy Meadows]()
Addison the April Fool's Day Fairy by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo joke--It's Addison the April Fool's Day Fairy!Rachel and Kirsty can't wait for April Fool's Day. It's the perfect time to act silly and have fun. They love telling jokes and making their friends laugh. But Jack Frost has pulled an early prank on Addison by stealing her magical items. Now, no one is smiling... -
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![On the Trail by Kiki Thorpe]()
On the Trail by Kiki Thorpe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFour best friends—Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby—travel to Never Land, where they find adventure, friendship, and . . . mystery! When the girls realize that animal talent fairy Fawn is missing, the search is on. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for readers ages 6 to 9—The Never Girls!From the Trade Paperback edition... -
![The Magic Rings by Paula Harrison]()
The Magic Rings by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses--they're Rescue Princesses!Princess Emily's sister, Lottie, is the newest member of the Rescue Princesses. She's very excited to have animal adventures of her very own.When a foal disappears from the palace stables, Lottie is eager to prove she has what it takes to be a true Rescue Princess... -
![The Lost Gold by Paula Harrison]()
The Lost Gold by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses--they're Rescue Princesses!Princess Isabella loves her rain forest kingdom and its amazing creatures. She must spring into action when treasure hunters start digging up the forest and scaring all the animals... -
![The Stolen Crystals by Paula Harrison]()
The Stolen Crystals by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Rescue Princesses are having such fun staying with Jaminta! The Kingdom of Onica is amazing, with its Cloud Mountain and the tiny baby panda who lives there…The mountain is also home to the lost Onica Crystals. But someone is out to steal them – someone who won’t let a baby panda stand in their way... -
![Layla the Cotton Candy Fairy by Daisy Meadows]()
Layla the Cotton Candy Fairy by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSugar & Spice make everything nice!The Sugar & Spice Fairies' magic protects sweet treats in both Fairyland and the human world. When mean Jack Frost steals the fairies' delicious magical items, dessert everywhere takes a sour turn.When Layla the Cotton Candy Fairy's charm goes missing, the girls are in a sticky situation... -
![The Shimmering Stone by Paula Harrison]()
The Shimmering Stone by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses--they're Rescue Princesses!Princess Amina is excited that her fellow Rescue Princesses are visiting for her cousin’s wedding.When a wounded tiger is found in the hills, the girls know her cubs can't survive without their mother... -
![The Blazing Bridge by Carter Roy]()
The Blazing Bridge by Carter Roy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRonan Truelove’s best friend, scrappy smart aleck Greta Sustermann, has no idea that she is one of the thirty-six Pure souls crucial to the safety of the world. But Ronan’s evil father has figured it out—and he’s leading the Bend Sinister straight to Greta. If they capture her, she’ll suffer a fate far worse than mere death. But to get to Greta, they’re going to have to go through Ronan first... -
![Final Quest by Tony Abbott]()
Final Quest by Tony Abbott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe secret is out--DROON is the series that kids, parents, and teachers are talking about! There are more than 9 million DROON books in print.An immortal dragon. A long hidden secret. The kingdom of Droon is at the brink of war. . .The situation in Droon has never been more desperate. The wizard Galen is missing. Eric has been forced undercover with Gethwing, the all-powerful Moon Dragon...Categorized as:
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![The Witch's Curse by Jordan Quinn]()
The Witch's Curse by Jordan Quinn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s up to Lucas and Clara to reverse a curse on the kingdom in this fourth chapter book in the fantastical Kingdom of Wrenly series.Someone has cursed the Kingdom of Wrenly, making it rain nonstop for six whole days! The fields are in danger of flooding, which will ruin all the crops... -
![The Wishing Pearl by Paula Harrison]()
The Wishing Pearl by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses . . . they're Rescue Princesses!Princess Clarabel loves being a Rescue Princess. She and her friends are committed to saving animals in trouble-wherever they may be!When Clarabel finds an injured dolphin during Ampali Island's Royal Regatta, she knows just who to call for help-her fellow Rescue Princesses! Her friends are brave, talented, and super smart... -
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![Rise of The World Eater by Jamie Littler]()
Rise of The World Eater by Jamie Littler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe bestselling Frostheart trilogy concludes in this epic story of bravery, loyalty and friendship.Ash faces his greatest challenge yet as the evil Wraith leader Shaard unleashes the dreaded Devourer from its centuries-long imprisonment...Categorized as:
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![Pick the Plot by James Riley]()
Pick the Plot by James Riley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Owen finds himself stuck in a Pick Your Own Plot story, things get more complicated than ever in this fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series, Story Thieves—which was called a “fast-paced, action-packed tale” by School Library Journal—from the author of the Half Upon a Time trilogy.Being able to jump into books used to seem like the greatest thing in the world to Owen Connors... -
![Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland]()
Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Zack meets his second-grade teacher, Miss Smith, he can tell right away that her class will be different. However, he has no idea just how different it will be.Zack can't wait for Mrs. Smith to read out loud again from her incredible book. The first story fills the classroom with dueling pirates and the sound of their clashing swords... -
![A Dandelion Wish by Kiki Thorpe]()
A Dandelion Wish by Kiki Thorpe
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby are special girls. They know how to travel between their hometown and Never Land—through a broken slat in a backyard fence. But what happens when the fence is repaired . . -
![Shadowsmith by Ross MacKenzie]()
Shadowsmith by Ross MacKenzie
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAre you brave? When mysterious Amelia Pigeon turns up at Kirby's bedroom window in the dead of night, this is the question she asks him - immediately before they tumble into a world of ancient malevolent spirits who have torn their way into Kirby's sleepy seaside village... -
![Knights of the Ruby Wand by Tony Abbott]()
Knights of the Ruby Wand by Tony Abbott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe secret is out -- DROON is the series that kids, parents, and teachers are talking about! There are more than 10 million DROON books in print.Oh no! The secret of Droon is a secret no longer. Eric's mother knows about the rainbow staircase . . . and what's worse, so does Gethwing...Categorized as:
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