Books like 'Bearhaven, Book #1'
Readers who enjoyed Bearhaven, Book #1 by K.E. Rocha also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
fantasy action / adventure animals children magic cozy magical-realism family
-
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... -
Gwinna by Barbara Helen Berger
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHaving grown a pair of wings and felt the longing for the freedom of the skies, twelve-year-old Gwinna goes to the Mother of the Owls, who sends her on a quest to find the songs of the wind... -
The Gift of Dark Hollow by Kieran Larwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Longburrow series is Middle-earth for middle graders as readers are drawn deeper and deeper into the story of the young rabbit Podkin One-Ear fighting to save his land from evil. Hiding with fellow refugees, Podkin, Paz, and Pook are temporarily safe in Dark Hollow Warren. But their enemies—the evil Gorm—still search for them... -
Le retour by Varian Johnson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA new threat faces the world of Erdas in this continuation of the New York Times bestselling series... -
-
Dory Fantasmagory: the Real True Friend by Abby Hanlon
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe star of Dory Fantasmagory is heading to school. Her older siblings, Luke and Violet, warn her to leave her imaginary friend, Mary, at home—or better yet, leave her whole imagination at home! Dory is determined to behave like a “regular old girl who never gets in trouble,” but on her very first day she meets a new friend, a girl whose imagination and style are just about as wild as her own... -
Raids and Rescues by Bryan Chick
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe fifth book in the fast-paced and imaginative series about four adventurous friends and the secret world hidden in their local zoo. Ella, Noah, Richie, and Megan are in trouble—and so is the Secret Zoo! A captivating series for tween readers praised as "action packed and breathless" by Publishers Weekly, and "a fast-paced mix of mystery and fantasy" by School Library Journal... -
The Beasts of Grimheart by Kieran Larwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe young rabbit Podkin One-Ear and his allies battle to save their land from the evil Gorm tribe. The Longburrow series is Middle-earth for middle graders! Podkin and his sister and baby brother, Paz and Pook, struggle to keep their ragtag clan of refugees safe from enemies who are destroying the forest in an effort to find them... -
Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan by R.A. Spratt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Mr Green announces his diabolical plan – he has decided to get married – his children (Derrick, Samantha and Michael) are horrified. Especially when they discover his real motive – he wants to get married so he can sack their beloved nanny, Nanny Piggins. Obviously their father has to be stopped, and Nanny Piggins is just the pig to do it. Because you should never ever cross a flying pig... -
The Secret Staircase by Jill Barklem
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was Midwinter's Eve and the mice of Brambly Hedge were very busy. That evening, after dark, they would all be gathering round a blazing fire for the traditional midwinter celebrations. A grand entertainment was planned, and Primrose and Wilfred had chosen to recite a poem... -
Lizzy and the Cloud by Terry Fan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the critically acclaimed, award-winning creators of Ocean Meets Sky and The Night Gardener comes a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows.It’s a little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn’t mind. She’s not looking for a big one or a fancy one, just one that’s right for her. And she finds it in Milo... -
Le monstre de Gila by Sarah Prineas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSee below for English description.Conor, Ab�k�, Meilin et Rollan sont quatre h�ros qui ont mis fin � la menace d'un monstre redoutable. Ils ont �t� choisis parmi chaque nation d'Erdas pour �tre gardiens, et ensemble, avec leurs puissants animaux spirituels, ils luttent afin de prot�ger leur monde... -
The Burning Tide by Jonathan Auxier, Václav Soukup
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA jaw-dropping adventure from the New York Times bestselling series is here.Long before humans walked the land, it came to Erdas. Wicked, patient, and hungry, it has slept beneath the surface of the world. Now the Wyrm is awakening.Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan are four heroes who are split between worlds, braving separate paths in order to stop this evil... -
Dream Animals: A Bedtime Journey by Emily Winfield Martin
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIdeal for bed time reading, this book will appeal to parents and children who love Grandfather Twilight and On the Night That You Were Born. Author, illustrator, and creator of The Black Apple Etsy shop, Emily Martin convinces children to close their eyes and discover who their dream animal might be—and what dream it might take them to...Categorized as:
animals children family magical-realism action-adventure book children-books female-author -
The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhere have all the bedtime stories gone?One dark, dark night in Burrow Down, a rabbit named Eliza Brown found a book and settled down...when a Snatchabook flew into town.It's bedtime in the woods of Burrow Down, and all the animals are ready for their bedtime story. But books are mysteriously disappearing. Eliza Brown decides to stay awake and catch the book thief... -
-
Chalk by Bill Thomson
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThree children discover a magical bag of chalk on a rainy...Categorized as:
animals children magic magical-realism action-adventure book children-books contemporary -
Shark Wars #4: Kingdom of the Deep by E.J. Altbacker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShark Wars grows more epic--and addictive--with every book, publishing each season!Peace has finally come to the Big Blue and with it a revelation: Gray is not the last megalodon in the ocean after all. Gray swims deeper into the mystery of his family heritage, uncovering the myth of the megalodons and a legend that goes back to prehistoric times... -
When the Sky Is Like Lace by Elinor Lander Horwitz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when it's bimulous and the sky is like lace? Strange and splendid things! Otters sing, trees dance, and the grass is like gooseberry jam. There's a special party that anyone can attend. Anyone, that is, who knows the rules and isn't afraid of plum-purple shadows, can cook spaghetti and would like to teach a new song to the otters... -
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 Last Emprex by E.J. Altbacker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs the first Shark Wars series arc draws to a close, hero Gray unexpectedly finds himself the ruler of the ocean. He's got to make wise decisions in a time of upheaval and isn't sure if he's up to the task!Dangerous prehistores are loose in the Big Blue, and Gray must defeat their evil leader, Grimkahn... -
Shark Wars #5: Enemy of Oceans by E.J. Altbacker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEach new Shark Wars book brings higher stakes--and hungrier sharks! Gray thought he could trust Takiza, the wise yet mysterious betta fish who's been his guide and mentor in the often treacherous depths of the Big Blue. But the news that Takiza was responsible for the death of Gray's father has shaken Gray to his very core. Now Gray is questioning everything he thought he knew... -
Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion by R.A. Spratt
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA curly tale of revenge, rescue and jam-filled doughnuts.With a runaway lion loose in the neighbourhood, Derrick, Samantha and Michael feel scared. Nanny Piggins feels like a slice of cake. And Boris feels like that lion looks strangely familiar.In this third action-packed book of adventures, Nanny Piggins tames a lion and a lion tamer... -
Survivors: Sweet's Journey by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sixty-page novella set in the world of the bestselling, action-packed Survivors series by Erin Hunter! This original prequel brings readers a behind-the-scenes look at the story of Sweet, and how she came to be the fearless Beta of the Wild Pack.When the Big Growl struck and changed Lucky's world forever, he escaped the ruins of the longpaw city with Sweet by his side... -
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... -
Enchanted Palace by Rosie Banks
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEnter a magical world full of friendship and fun!Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine are the very best of friends. Then one day, they find a magical box that whisks them away to the Secret Kingdom, a world full of every wonderfully magical thing under the sun. But an evil queen wants to ruin the Secret Kingdom so she can rule it for all time... -
-
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... -
Magic Tree House: #1-28 [Magic Tree House Library] by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOffers Jack and Annie's first twenty-eight time-traveling adventures...Categorized as:
animals children magic magical-realism action-adventure anthologies children-books female-author -
The Rise of a Legend by Kathryn Lasky
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBestselling author Kathryn Lasky takes flight once more with a brand-new Guardians of Ga'Hoole novel!Far off in the ice-choked land of the Northern Kingdoms, a young screech owl is marked by destiny. He is Ezylryb, an owl who will rise through the ranks of the Killian Army to become the commander of a battalion of snakes... -
Secrets and Shadows by Bryan Chick
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"We will need you as Crossers, and we will need you not only to be brave—but to be fearless." Mr. Darby paused, giving the scouts time to digest his words. Then he continued. "I want you to think before answering. Can you accept this challenge?"Only weeks after their return from the Secret Zoo, Noah and his friends must go back—and face their biggest challenge yet... -
Animal totem: Le livre de Shane by Nick Eliopulos, Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis trilogy of e-shorts shines a light on one of the most compelling--and dangerous--villains of the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series.There are two sides to every story.Throughout their quest to save the world, Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have faced off against a brutal enemy force: the Conquerors. Their vicious tactics have toppled countries and devastated families.Shane is a Conqueror... -
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA determined snail.A plump cabbage.A truly epic journey . . .In a book as cheerful and charming as Snail himself, Corey Tabor tells a winning tale of a slow but steady snail, whose determination and kindness bring him the best reward of all: friendship... -
Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA celebration of the power of imagination from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning creator of Not a BoxExperience the thrill of the moment when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real!Following the critically acclaimed Not a Box, this book proves that a stick is not always just a stick... -
James Potter and the Morrigan Web by G. Norman Lippert
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAs James Potter returns to Hogwarts in the wake of "the Night of the Unveiling", he discovers that even in the protected center of the magical world, nothing is quite the same.Despite the Ministry's efforts, the Vow of Secrecy is crumbling the world over, eroding age-old safeguards and threatening magical and Muggle governments with dark magic conspiracies... -
The Pink Refrigerator by Tim Egan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Try to do as little as possible.” This was Dodsworth’s motto. One morning, on his daily trip to the junkyard, he discovers a pink refrigerator.There’s not much to say about a pink refrigerator, except this one had a note on it. The note said, “Paint pictures.” And so Dodsworth did.The next day, a new note appeared on the pink refrigerator. And the day after that, and the day after that... -
The World's Best Fairy Tales by Belle Becker Sideman, Katriina Viljamaa-Rissanen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of stories from many islands, each of which has the special flavour of its country of origin... -
-
Isadora Moon Goes on a Field Trip by Harriet Muncaster
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFans of Vampirina and the Princess in Black series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire, totally unique--and totally unafraid to be different!Isadora is the only half-fairy, half-vampire in her human school. She knows what it's like to be different... -
Flash's Dash by Emily Bliss
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to an enchanted land ruled by unicorn princesses! Cressida Jenkins, a unicorn-obsessed girl who is sure that unicorns are real, is invited to visit, and readers will be thrilled to journey to the Rainbow Realm along with her! In each story, Cressida is called to help a unicorn princess and her sisters in a magical adventure... -
Alice's Farm: A Rabbit's Tale by Maryrose Wood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Maryrose Wood's stunning middle-grade novel, Alice's Farm, a brave young rabbit must work with her natural predators to save her farmland home and secretly help the farm’s earnest but incompetent new owners.When a new family moves into Prune Street Farm, Alice and the other cottontails are cautious... -
The Pennymores and the Curse of the Invisible Quill by Eric Koester
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Pennymores is a Goodreads Reader's Choice 2022 Finalist! When her brother vanishes in the night, along with all she thought to be true of magic, Parker Pennymore must unmask family secrets, travel far beyond the castle walls, and convince her sisters to break a few laws along the way - but what's a hero’s journey without a little rebellion? Created first as a bedtime story with his... -
Eva and Baby Mo: A Branches Book by Rebecca Elliott
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPick 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 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... -
Unicorn Valley by Rosie Banks
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEnter a magical world full of friendship and fun!Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine are excited to visit the Secret Kingdom once again. And this time, they are traveling as Very Important Friends of King Merry, who needs their help! His wicked sister, Queen Malice, has hidden a thunderbolt in Unicorn Valley... -
A Week without Tuesday by Angelica Banks, Stevie Lewis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSomething is broken in the land of story. Real and imaginary worlds are colliding — putting everything and everyone in grave peril. Tuesday and Baxterr, at the request of the Librarian, and with the help of Vivienne Small, venture to find the Gardener — the one person who can stop this catastrophe. On their way, they'll meet friends and foes, and discover strengths they didn't know they had... -
My Little Pony: Rainbow Dash and the Daring Do Double Dare by G.M. Berrow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRainbow Dash is a huge fan of the Daring Do book series, but after the newest book comes out, she's not alone! Suddenly, every pony in Ponyville is reading the books! To prove she's' the ultimate fan, Rainbow Dash decides to show her friends that she can be just as brave and "daring" as her hero. But Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow's other friends worry about how far she's willing to go... -
The Midnight Fair by Gideon Sterer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs darkness falls on the fairgrounds, the animals venture out of the woods for one magical, memorable night! An exhilarating wordless picture book.Far from the city, but not quite the countryside, lies a fairground. When night comes and the fair is empty, something unexpected happens... -
-
The Redwall Collection by Brian Jacques
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn enthralling tale is jam-packed with the things we long for in a great adventure: danger laughter, hairbreadth escapes, tragedy, mystery, a touch of wonder a truly despicable villain and a hero we can take to heart... -
From the Mist by Kiki Thorpe, Jana Christy
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby are special girls. They know how to travel to Never Land, and this time Kate is craving an adventure. She gets her wish when mysterious mist horses arrive in Pixie Hollow and one takes her on a journey through the magical island... -
Magic Candies by Heena Baek, Anna Duesa
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA quirky story about finding your voice, from internationally acclaimed author Heena Baek.Tong Tong could never have imagined what everyone around him was thinking. But when he gets hold of some magic candies, suddenly there are voices everywhere. He can hear how his couch feels, what upsets his dog, that his demanding dad loves him. He even gets to catch up with his dead grandmother...Categorized as:
children family magic magical-realism action-adventure book children-books exploration -
Evie and the Animals by Matt Haig
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEleven-year-old Evie has a talent. A SUPERTALENT.A talent that can let her HEAR the thoughts of an elephant, and make friends with a dog and a sparrow. The only problem is, this talent is dangerous. VERY dangerous. That's what her dad says.So when she frees the school rabbit from its tiny hutch, she vows to keep her talent a secret... -
Vipero The Snake Man by Adam Blade
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew Beasts. Old Magic. Setting out on the next stage of the Quest is harder than ever-it means leaving home. Tom successfully defended his village, but an even more sinister Beast waits on the horizon: Vipero. Tom has no choice but to leave his family once again, bound for the desert and its untold dangers... -
Wish by Matthew Cordell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs an elephant couple embark on a life together, thoughts of children are far away—at first. But as the desire for a child grows, so do unexpected challenges. And it's only after thwarted plans and bitter disappointment that their deepest wish miraculously comes true...
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.