Books like 'Fairy Chase'
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Brian Froud's World of Faerie by Brian Froud, Ari Berk
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDrawing inspiration from the gnarled shrubbery of England's windswept moorlands, Brian Froud is best known for being the mad genius behind Jim Henson's film The Dark Crystal and illustrating such best-sellers as Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book... -
Storm Witch by Alys West
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlthough not a witch herself, magic had always been part of Jenna’s life, guiding and nurturing her childhood. Her mother, Nina was a member of The Order of Spellworkers and Druids, enforcing the laws of the magical community. But six winter solstices ago Nina was murdered. Six winter solstices ago the other members of The Order died or disappeared... -
The Sandman: The Story of Sanderson Mansnoozie by William Joyce
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Man in the Moon has a problem.Most nights, he beams down at the children of Earth, providing them with an inextinguishable nightlight that keeps nightmares at bay... -
Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls by Liz Kessler
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsEmily and fellow half-mer Aaron stand between land and sea—and like and love—in a dramatic new episode of the New York Times best-selling series.A field trip to a mysterious island quickly turns into an adventure when Emily Windsnap and Aaron discover a secret lookout point from which they spot a ghostly ship that no one else seems to be able to see... -
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Salt & Stone by A.L. Knorr
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSometimes you have a secret, and sometimes that secret has you.Returning to Europe means saying goodbye to her friends again, but Targa––a powerful teenage siren and water elemental––has someone she loves waiting for her on the banks of the Baltic... -
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...Categorized as:
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Fairie-ality: The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand by Eugenie Bird, David Ellwand
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDo you believe in fairies? How about high fashion? Enter the exquisite world of fairie fashion - where feathered hats are designed for maximum lift, oak leaf jackets boast ample wing vents, and flower-petal flats are easily removable for flight.In the fairie world, there is only one top designer of couture and accessories . . -
The Magekiller by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDead bodies are a problem. Dead mages are an invitation…to war. When dead mages appear in the city streets, Ronin must track down the killer. Disavowed from Division 13 and hunted by Tigris, Ronin faces overwhelming odds as the body count keeps rising... -
Familiar Trials - Fledgling by Taki Drake
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSlave or partner? Bond or shackles? Dascha swore that she would never become a slave to a Witch, used for energy and reduced to the role of an animated battery. Zhanna never thought that she would have a Familiar since none of the Russian Witches seemed to have them. Now Dascha has found her Witch and Zhanna has found her Familiar... -
The Secret World of Mermaids by Jordan Quinn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPrince Lucas discovers underwater secrets when he gets a glimpse of the mermaids’ kingdom in this eighth chapter book in the fantastical Kingdom of Wrenly series.Lucas and Clara are floating on a raft when a wave hits and throws Lucas into the sea... -
Der gute Riese by David Litchfield
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere is a Secret Giant in Gableview who has hands the size of tabletops, legs as long as drainpipes, and feet as big as rowing boats. But little Billy thinks the Giant is just a tall tale that his grandad likes to tell. According to Grandad, the Giant keeps the bears away when they go camping and rescues Billy’s favorite kite when it gets tangled up in the tallest tree... -
The Selkie Sorceress by Sophie Moss
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAmerican detective Sam Holt has a knack for finding people who shouldn't be found. When his last case almost killed an innocent woman, he swore off detective work forever. But when that same woman asks him for one last investigation--to find her husband's long lost mother--Sam cannot refuse... -
Emily Windsnap and the Falls of Forgotten Island by Liz Kessler
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhile on vacation, Emily Windsnap finds herself swept up in an ancient prophecy as the New York Times best-selling series continues.Emily is headed to a tropical island for a relaxing vacation with friends and family. And this time, Emily promises her best friend, Shona, there will be absolutely no adventure — just plenty of fun... -
Hestia the Invisible by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHestia feels unseen at Mount Olympus Academy in this eighteenth Goddess Girls adventure. Hestia, the sweet goddess of the hearth, loves to cook, but is too shy to share her passion with other students... -
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The Judgment of Persephone by Giulia Calligola
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBorn in the 90s, university student, short and with lots of human friends: Persephone really has a terrible divine curriculum. Mortals don't worship her, Gods don't invite her to their mundane events, and all in all it would be fine for her. Or at least that is what she thinks.Everything changes when at a conference she meets Hades, God of the dead and old-fashioned gentleman... -
J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator by Wayne G. Hammond, Christina Scull
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsJ.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) renowned author of THE HOBBIT, THE LORD OF THE RINGS and THE SILMARILLION, was an artist in pictures as well as in words. Though he often remarked that he had no talent for drawing, his art has charmed his readers and has been exhibited to large and appreciative audiences the world over... -
Snowflake Freezes Up by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSnowflake isn't sure which fairy tale character she is. But with her magical powers causing lots of trouble, she's definitely on thin ice! So just in case she might be a villain, Snowflake is chilly to her classmates... -
Bangers & Mash: Paranormal Investigators of the Arcane by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen it’s all at risk and you’ve lost hope…don’t call them.You’ve been warned.Meet Robert Bangers & Steven Mash, Paranormal Investigators of the Arcane.When danger terrorizes the city, Bangers & Mash take it upon themselves to investigate, despite everyone advising against it.They won’t let common sense and the threat of a horrific creature capable of ripping them to shreds stop them... -
Shadowmere by T.M. Nielsen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith the agreement between Sithias and Daemionis, a new temple is built and Kyrin is allowed to stay in the dimension, mission free. She adjusts to becoming a Mother and to staying in one dimension for a while.Alric’s Kingdom comes under attack from a surprise source and he has to take drastic measures to keep his people and his family safe... -
Pearl of Magic: A Little Mermaid Romance by Emily Deady
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife in captivity is horrible.But pretending to be a prisoner is worse. Aizel is a Majis and, against her will, a spy. She is supposed to be uncovering secrets for a cruel king, but spends most of her time listening to the haughty, self-absorbed musings of her captor, Prince Erich... -
Bone Fairy by D.N. Hoxa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCaught between a death sentence at home, and a threat of war made by my own father in the fairy realm, the future isn't looking very good for me. Being accused of treason against the paranormal community on Earth, and getting dragged out of my apartment by ECU soldiers was nothing short of what I deserved... -
Elsie Piddock Skips in Her Sleep by Eleanor Farjeon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA classic tale of tyranny overcome. . . . Voake makes this neglected gem an unforgettable read-aloud look new." KIRKUS REVIEWS (STARRED REVIEW) Elsie Piddock is a born skipper. By the time she s seven, the tireless girl can even outskip the fairies and is rewarded with a gift of rare and lasting value... -
Never Girls #13: Under the Lagoon by Kiki Thorpe, Jana Christy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fairies in Never Land think that mermaids are nothing but trouble. So when Gabby befriends a mermaid, Kate, Mia, and Lainey warn her to stay away. But Gabby doesn’t want to lose her new friend! Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for readers ages 6 to 9—Disney The Never Girls!From the Trade Paperback edition... -
Blood Tithe by Bekah Harris
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter being tricked into serving as the Mage for the Lost Cove Darklings, Felicity Hawthorne is considered sacred, finally valued for her magic after leaving the world that shunned her.And while her blood is off-limits to the Laltogs, the vampire-like Fae that hide in Lost Cove, there is a certain dark prince Felicity wouldn't mind baring her neck to... -
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Ripples by Meaghan Rauscher
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMARINA. THAT DREADED NAME IS ALWAYS ON LISSIE’S MIND. BUT NOW THERE IS A NEW NAME THAT HAUNTS HER EVERY NIGHTMARE. After weeks of endless waiting and anxious worrying, Lissie is more than ready to save Patrick from his captors in Hyvar. The Lathmorians are ready to attack and this time she’s going with them... -
Bo the Brave: A Branches Book by Rebecca Elliott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBo and the unicorns of Sparklegrove Forest find ways to be brave, in this magical series from the creator of the bestselling Owl Diaries series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers... -
Destiny of Three by Bryce Evans
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJust when Star Johnson thinks her life is starting to move forward and she can finally put the hell of her past behind her, in walk a bear shifter and a wizard who turn her world upside-down. She fights her attraction to both men with all her might, but some things are just impossible to ignore... -
Born In Beauty by Melody Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSure, going to the Demigod Academy sounds fun when you’re the daughter of a Greek god, but let me tell you, I wasn’t expecting a love spell to infect the entire school.Now the hallways are filled with PDAs, the teachers are canceling classes to “work on curriculum,” and my new roommate, well… you get the idea.Still, it’s not all bad... -
Bone Prison by D.N. Hoxa
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI made a deal with the devil. Turns out, my soul wasn't the only thing she was after. Jane Dunham promised me she was going to help me find my father in the magical prison my grandparents put him in. In return, I let her live. Now, as I chase after her, I have to continue to lie to the people that matter the most to me... -
Sleeping Beauty Dreams Big by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnce upon a time, in faraway Grimmlandia . . . Sleeping Beauty -- who just goes by her middle name, Rose -- has always been a daredevil. But according to her fairy tale, after her twelfth birthday Rose must avoid all sharp objects. That isn't easy at Grimm Academy, where enchanted items can also be dangerous... -
The Little Mermaid by Jerry Pinkney, Hans Christian Andersen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this captivating reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen's classic, Caldecott medalist and bestselling artist Jerry Pinkney conjures a poignant friendship story and an epic tale of redemption -- the definitive new version for our time. Melody, the littlest sea princess, is not content just to sing in the choir of mermaids like her sisters... -
Fairies and Elves by Tristram Potter Coffin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTime-Life has once again done an outstanding job putting together a series. From cover to cover they are thoughtful, beautiful books. Illus by Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac and many others... -
Goldilocks Breaks In by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Grimm Academy, where beloved fairy tale characters are BFFs -- and saving the world from the E.V.I.L. Society, one magical adventure at a time!Once upon a time, in faraway Grimmlandia . . . Goldilocks is so eager to make friends at Grimm Academy, she's even tempted to accept an invitation to join E.V.I.L. -- it's just nice to be included! But she doesn't want to be a villain... -
Can I Give You a Squish? by Emily Neilson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn important lesson about consent for over-exuberant little huggers, nestled inside this lighthearted, summery story about expressions of love and friendship.Kai is a little mer-boy who's big on hugs--or "squishes," as he and his mama call them... -
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A Celtic Legacy by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"A Celitc Legacy" Contains all three parts of the series--"Dark Waters", "Dark Isle", and "Dark Fae". "Right from the beginning this story explodes." Author of the Vicarage Bench Series, Mimi Barbour "Don't expect to be lulled to sleep, this story doesn't stop moving. As fast as it is happening for our protagonist, Quinn, is as fast as Mayer takes us along for the ride...Categorized as:
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The Centaur Queen by Jovee Winters
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe race to save Kingdom is on and the unlikeliest of heroes have been tasked with discovering the key to salvaging all of fairy tales' happily ever afters...Tymanon is a centauress without a home or friends. But that's just how this shy, intelligent creature likes it. Until a pair of capricious gods pairs her up with a satyr in the infamous "love games," that were anything but... -
A Bullet Ballet: Tales of the Gatekeepers Book 1 by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJericho Porter was done. Out. Retired.Porter had managed the impossible: retiring from the Gatekeepers…alive. Now, he was ready to slow down and live life on his terms. He was finally free.He was also mistaken.When Malkah Hafeez, an ex-lover and fellow Gatekeeper, calls in a favor, he knows he should refuse... -
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Dragon Gets By by Dav Pilkey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAward-winning author/illustrator of the Captain Underpants series, Dav Pilkey's gentle blue Dragon (from the hit TV series) will charm beginning readers with the adventures of a mixed-up... -
The Fairies by Suza Scalora
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn archeologist, a woman of science and logic, always believed fairies were the stuff of storybooks. That was before she made the discovery of a lifetime. After learning the secrets behind locating and luring these magical creatures out from hiding, she vows to travel all over the world photographing every fairy she can find... -
The Prince and the Sea Witch by A.G. Marshall
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAll mermaids long for the magic of a human soul. Only Briony isn’t willing to drown sailors to get it.She makes potions instead, earning a reputation as a witch and becoming a social outcast. When a little mermaid asks for a potion that can reunite her with the human she loves, Briony reluctantly agrees. But there is more to the mermaid’s plan than a quest for love... -
Poseidon's Academy and the Final Battle by Sarah A. Vogler
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter spending her life cursing her powers and running away from the prophecy, Hailey is finally ready to accept that she's the only one capable of defeating the Olympians. With the help of her friends and the military, Hailey enters the battle to fight for her world's freedom. But the gods aren't working alone. They have armies of nymphs, monsters, and Olympian Mysteries protecting them...Categorized as:
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Charms & Chin Hairs by Lisa Manifold
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo months ago, I felt like I had it all. Two weeks ago, I was sure I did. Two days ago, I learned that if I don't get my Oracular self in gear, there won't be a Christmas. No pressure, right?That whole Christmas spirit thing? Well, turns out it's really a thing. There's an actual Christmas Spirit, and this year, it's not where it's supposed to be... -
Darren Shan: First Bites by Darren Shan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHorror fans, it's time to feast on three FULL novels from Darren Shan! The New York Times bestselling author invites you to devour the first books in each of his best-loved series... -
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The Secret Footprints by Julia Alvarez
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Dominican legend of the ciguapas, creatures who lived in underwater caves and whose feet were on backward so that humans couldn't follow their footprints, is reinvented by renowned author Julia Alvarez. Although the ciguapas fear humans, Guapa, a bold and brave ciguapa, can't help but be curious--especially about a boy she sees on the nights when she goes on the land to hunt for food... -
Waking The Deep by P. Jameson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Aurora Falls. Home of platter-sized pancakes, the Northern Lights, and... a lake full of finned immortal warriors in search of their mates. This mountain getaway is full of sexy shimmering secrets just waiting to be revealed...Cursed to reside in Sapphire Lake until he finds love was never how the warrior, Mansen, pictured his fate... -
Fabled Lands by Time-Life Books
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTells the stories of a sultan's mysterious journey, a trip to Asgard, magical islands, mountains filled with sleeping warriors, a fairy world, a land of demons, enchanted woods, and a knight's... -
Fangs vs Claws by Rua Hasan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“One day the weakness of the moon and the enemies of flesh will reunite, bringing two kinds as one.” Thus begins the prophecy about the unlikely marriage of a werewolf and a vampire, a mortal and an immortal. Stella was a two-hundred-year-old vampire who had long given up her search for a mate... -
Dwarfs by Ellen Galford
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTime-Life has once again done an outstanding job putting together a series. From cover to cover they are thoughtful, beautiful books. Contains a variety of myths and legends about the European Dwarves... -
Waterborn by Kimberly James
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCharms fade… "You don’t have to choose. You can be both. The girl with the charm, the girl without. They both suit you." Caris Harper lives a charmed life. Literally.When her dad offers to take her to the Emerald Coast of Florida for summer vacation, Caris jumps at the chance. The chance to get answers to questions she’s always been too afraid to ask. The chance to be normal...
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