Books like 'The Big Brag'
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The Silent Thaw by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen the ThunderClan leader, Bramblestar, starts to behave oddly after losing one of his nine lives, suspicion quickly spreads across Clan borders. And after a strange apparition causes unrest in SkyClan and ShadowClan, each warrior must decide where their allegiances lie—with their Clan, or the warrior code itself... -
The Silver Chair (Radio Theatre's Chronicles of Narnia, #6) by Paul McCusker, C.S. Lewis
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFully dramatized and produced with cinema-quality sound design and music, each title in Radio Theatre's Chronicles of Narnia is now available in a travel-friendly size. Hosted by Douglas Gresham, stepson of C. S. Lewis, these timeless classics have mesmerized millions around the world... -
Pegasus and the New Olympians by Kate O'Hearn
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhen reports reach Olympus of a Pegasus 'double' sighted on Earth, suspicions are aroused. Emily and Pegasus must fly back to her world where they discover a sinister conspiracy that will pit Olympian against human in a war involving friends and enemies on either side... -
Veil of Shadows by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventures in the third book in the action-packed Broken Code story arc.After losing one of his nine lives, ThunderClan’s leader, Bramblestar, became intent on rooting out and exiling cats he claims are traitors to the warrior code... -
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Squirrelflight's Hope by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors manga adventure.In this Super Edition, set just after the events of A Vision of Shadows, ThunderClan deputy Squirrelflight is caught between her conscience and her Clan... -
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod Journal by Heather Brewer, Z Brewer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt long last, a journal inspired by Heather Brewer's New York Times bestselling series The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod. This iconic journal features quotes from all five books in the series as well as exclusive new secrets in Elysian Code for readers to decipher with an enclosed key. Perfect for veteran minions and new fans alike... -
They Hexed the Moon!: Mysteries of Meri (Familiar Kitten Mysteries, #20) by Sara Bourgeois
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Warlocks have really done it this time!Kinsley and Jeremy delve into a bizarre occurrence at Nissa's residence, where undead pets are rising from their graves, and a perplexing vortex threatens to consume everything in its path.Thorn is summoned to examine a disturbance at a decrepit mansion, where he stumbles upon the lifeless body of a paranormal investigator... -
Simon Thorn and the Viper's Pit by Aimee Carter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe excitement continues for the secret race of animal shape-shifters with a hero “worthy of a young Harry Potter” (Booklist Online).Simon Thorn's life is almost unrecognizable from a few months ago. Along with a surprise twin brother and an uncle he never knew, Simon has also found his first real friends to hang out, train, and study with at the secret Animalgam Academy...Categorized as:
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Vampalicious! by Sienna Mercer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIvy and Olivia can't lose each other again!Even though twin sisters Ivy and Olivia, separated at birth, have only been reunited for a few months, they can't imagine life without each other. But Mr... -
The Goblins of Labyrinth by Brian Froud, Terry Jones
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn 1986, the movie Labyrinth introduced the world to a set of unforgettable goblins from the minds of Brian Freud and Jim Henson. This book chronicles each of the creatures in detail, with all the artistry and originality for which Froud and Henson are known... -
Labyrinth: A Novel Based on the Jim Henson Film by A.C.H. Smith, Terry Jones
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhat happens when you wish for something terrible ... and your wish comes true? Young Sarah is about to find out. Left at home to mind her baby brother, Toby, she finds herself trying to comfort a screaming infant as a wild storm rages about the house. In a fit of temper, she wishes that the goblins would come and take the child away. Unfortunately, they do... -
The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 65 ratingsSaving the world is a test no school of magic can prepare you for in the triumphant conclusion to the New York Times bestselling trilogy that began with A Deadly Education and The Last Graduate.Almost singlehandedly--although backed by an increasingly large cadre of genuine friends--El has changed the nature of the Scholomance forever... -
The White Thread by K.B. Hoyle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarcy Pennington spent her freshman year agonizing over the sacrifice of her dear friend Yahto Veli, the nark who gave himself to the Oracle to set her free. But when she returns to Alitheia determined to rescue him, she soon comes to realize there's much more at stake than just the fate of her friend. Alitheia is in turmoil, and a new riddle from the Oracle hangs over their heads... -
Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 66 ratingsThere was a terrible mistake - Wayside School was built with one classroom on top of another, thirty stories high (The builder said he was sorry.) Maybe that's why all kinds of funny things happened at Wayside-especially on the thirteenth floor... -
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Legends of Fire by A.L. Knorr
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBound by an oath she cannot retract, Saxony must save an old enemy from a new one.Preorder Legends of Fire and watch the sparks fly!Arcturus Academy is an action-adventure series of five books by a USA Today and Amazon best-selling author... -
The Jungle Book by Lisa Church, Rudyard Kipling
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne of the most beloved classics in children's literature, Kipling's masterpiece follows Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves, and his animal friends as they fight for survival in the Indian jungle... -
Sticks & Stones by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe kids in Upside-Down Magic know their magic is a little out of control. But that doesn't make them weird--it only makes them human.Strange things are happening at Dunwiddle Magic School-and the Upside-Down Magic class is getting blamed!Yes, Marigold did shrink Lacey Clench to the size of a gerbil. But that was an accident... -
Among the Stars by Jodi Lynn Anderson
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMay Bird has always been a bit. . . different. While most of her classmates were riding their bikes, she was running around the West Virginia woods, dressed as a warrior princess with her hairless cat at her side... -
No Flying in the House by Betty Brock
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA funny and fantastical novel about a young girl who makes a life-changing discovery about who she really is. Perfect for fans of The Tail of Emily Windsnap—or anyone who has wondered if they might have some magic in them.Most little girls have parents to take care of them, but not Annabel Tippens. She has Gloria, a tiny white dog who talks and wears a gold collar... -
The Mother Goose Diaries by Chris Colfer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGet a front row seat to the adventures of the mischievous Mother Goose, a fan favorite character in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Land of Stories. Mother Goose has had centuries of adventure and finally she's allowing her favorite readers to take a peek at all her secrets... -
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic by Betty MacDonald
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsMrs. Piggle-Wiggle has a trick up her sleeve.Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle loves everyone, and everyone loves her right back. The children love her because she is lots of fun. Their parents love her because she can cure children of absolutely any bad habit... -
Amos & Boris by William Steig
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAmos the mouse and Boris the whale: a devoted pair of friends with nothing at all in common, except good hearts and a willingness to help their fellow mammal. They meet after Amos sets out to sea in his homemade boat, the Rodent, and soon finds himself in extreme need of rescue. Enter Boris... -
Zohar by A.K. Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZohar Drake is the Council’s most feared Enforcer. With a soul that’s shrouded in a darkness he keeps hidden from everyone. The deeds he’s been forced to carry out for the Council have left him scarred and tormented…both man and beast. When the Hunger strikes he’s under no illusions…it has to be one of his many enemies seeking revenge and inflicting some magical spell over him... -
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Identity by Lydia Sherrer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIdentity is a choice. Who will you choose to be? Lily is in trouble. Deep, deep trouble. Alone and without her magic, she doesn’t know where she is or how she got there. All she wants is to go home and be left in peace. But what part of her will she have to sacrifice to get there? Sebastian is doomed. Spent, wrecked, devastated... -
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A Charming Christmas by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhispering Falls is having a winter storm warning. Not only from a blizzard, but a thief. . . the Whispering Falls Grinch. Sheriff Oscar Park is snowed in the nearby town of Locust Grove and unable help catch the unwanted visitor in their magical town. It is up to June Heal and her familiars, Mr... -
Spies and Spells by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhile Maggie waits for her Witchy Hour, she works at the family diner with her mom, aunt Meme and Lilith, her sister - all witches. Soon Maggie gets entangled with a mysterious handsome stranger, Mick Jasper, and his secret U.S. organization, SKUL... -
Black and Blue Magic by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHarry Houdini Marco had a difficult life when he was a normal, clumsy twelve-year-old--but growing wings made things even harderExcept for his unusual name, Harry Houdini Marco is unremarkable in every way. While his namesake was the greatest illusionist of all time, Harry can't even catch a ball. He is on the verge of a long, boring summer--and he is dreading every moment of it... -
Trial By Fire by Rachel Roberts
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNow in digest-sized paperback editions, this six-part series features Emily, Adriane, and Kara, who are drawn into the woods to a portal to another world through which strange, but peaceful, animals have emerged...Categorized as:
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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... -
The Wednesday Witch by Ruth Chew
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMary Jane's mother tells her not to let any strangers in the house while she's away. But there's a short, fat woman in a long black dress and a pointed hat banging on the door. Illustrated... -
The Night of Wishes by Michael Ende, Heike Schwarzbauer
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe sorcerer Beelzebub Preposteror and his witchy aunt must complete their annual quota of evil deeds before midnight. But a small cat and a raven are waiting to foil their plans and save the world... -
Saving Mr. K by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHope springs eternal—even in the darkest moments. When the Montague & Strong Detective Agency gets a visit from the Arctic Society of Sorcery to help them find a missing person, they realize the person they’ve been tasked with locating is the legendary Mr. K.-a mage known for his famous Ritual of Esper which occurs only once every fifty years... -
Leven Thumps and the Ruins of Alder by Obert Skye
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratings"Do you think he'll be able to do it?" Clover asked, worried. "I'm not sure," Geth replied, amazed by his own doubt. "I'm not sure." In the fifth and final volume of the epic saga of Leven Thumps, all of Foo is rushing madly to exit the realm of dreams while Leven is headed in the opposite direction. Fate snatches him to the island of Alder, where he is poised to pass or fail the final test... -
Harry Potter: The Prequel by J.K. Rowling
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe Harry Potter prequel is an 800-word story written by J. K. Rowling, and was published online on 11 June 2008. Set about three years before the birth of Harry Potter, the story recounts an adventure experienced by Sirius Black and James Potter... -
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Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Legends by Lydia Sherrer
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLibrarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found hereLegends exist in the past… until now. How inconvenient. The battle has been won, but the war is far from over. With her greatest ally at death's door, it’s up to Lily Singer to make things right... -
Seven-Day Magic by Edward Eager
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA seven-day book of magic proves to be fractious for five children, who must learn the book's rules and tame its magic... -
Dracula vs. Grampa at the Monster Truck Spectacular by Kirk Scroggs
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsScroggs creates an outrageous new chapter book series full of fiendish, far-out fun. Goofy Grampa takes his grandson Wiley to a monster truck show in the middle of an F5 tornado, where they meet Colonel Dracula, whose primo vampire truck feeds on some pretty sinister "gas... -
The Six by K.B. Hoyle
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarcy Pennington hates her life. She is an insufferably average teenager with no true friends, crushing social anxiety, and an indescribable sense of not fitting in anywhere. When her parents force her to attend Cedar Cove Family Camp the summer before her eighth-grade year, Darcy once again finds herself on the outside of an established social circle... -
Better You Than Me by Jessica Brody
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's Freaky Friday meets Hannah Montana when two twelve-year-old girls--one a famous TV star, the other an obsessive fan--switch bodies with hilarious and disastrous results.Ruby Rivera is a twelve-year-old superstar with millions of followers. Skylar Welshman is a seventh grader who wants to be cool--and she's Ruby's biggest fan... -
Marking Territory by Daniel Potter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPower corrupts. Can Thomas resist the lure? Thomas may be the first magical cougar to go freelance, but he still has a lot to learn about selecting clients. Guilty over the injuries suffered by his friend and client O’Meara, Thomas resolves to collect enough magical essence to get her healed... -
Zinnia's Zaniness by Lauren Baratz-Logsted, Greg Logsted
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe penultimate episode in the Sisters Eight saga!Finally! Zinnia’s turn has arrived. The poor girl has been waiting for her time in the spotlight quite long enough. Really, it would be cruel to make her wait any longer. What will her power and her gift be? Will either of them prove to be as much of a doozy as she has been hoping for? There’s only one way to find out: Let her story begin... -
Rebecca's Rashness by Lauren Baratz-Logsted, Greg Logsted
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRebecca’s the tough one, always chastising the other Eights for not bucking up when trouble arises. But how will she fare when it’s her turn to face her power?What kids are saying about the Sisters Eight: “The Sisters 8 is really suspenseful and funny. I can’t wait for the next one!” —Indrani, age 10 “I love the Sisters 8 series because I love mysteries... -
Jackie's Jokes by Lauren Baratz-Logsted, Greg Logsted
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this humorous series, eight sisters must fend for themselves when their parents strangely vanish. But now they must handle another taxing mystery.Jackie's turn! Book four in this exciting series!April has finally arrived. How lucky of Jackie to have such a lovely month to tell her story... -
Petal's Problems by Lauren Baratz-Logsted
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOh, no. Oh, no. Oh, no. Oh, no! May is almost over and that means only one thing: Petal's month is about to begin. For most people, this would be a good thing. They would look forward to discovering their gift and their power. But not our dear Petal. As far as Petal is concerned, it could stay May forever... -
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Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot by Adam Gidwitz, Joseph Bruchac
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAmong the towering fir trees of the Pacific Northwest, a famously elusive creature is in serious trouble.All Elliot wants is a nice, normal day at school. All Uchenna wants is an adventure... -
The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West by Mary Stanton
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Heavenly Horse is the Dancer, a shining Appaloosa stallion, first of all horses in the Army of One Hundred and Five and guardian of the Courts of the Outermost West.Anor the Executioner, monstrous and fanged, is the servant of the Dark Horse. He comes from the Gates of Death—and if he can, he will destroy the Dancer.Between them stands Duchess, last true mare of the Appaloosa line... -
The Horror at Chiller House by R.L. Stine
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTake a little Horror home with you! Jonathan Chiller has called the kids from books #13-18 back to HorrorLand to collect payment. The only way for the kids to get back home is for them to win at a HorrorLand-style scavenger hunt. They each must find a red chest. Inside, the miniature Horror will act as a portal to send them back home... -
Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Emily Dickinson
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe classic poem "Because I Could not Stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson... -
What the Witch Left by Ruth Chew
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA locked drawer in an old chest -- and Katy and Louise have the key! When the girls open the drawer, they find -- A little round mirror with a tarnished silver frame,A long bathrobe with a hood,A pair of gloves,A pair of red rubber boots,An old metal box with the picture of a fruitcake on the lid-- just ordinary stuff... -
The Old Genie Hottabych: For children by Lazar Lagin
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTale of Old Genie Hottabych Lazar Lagin - magical adventure of an ordinary boy Kostylkova Wolken and his friends after his release enchanted genie Hassan Abdurrahman ibn Khattab, that is, the Old Man Hottabych. Eccentric, but very good genie is Wolke, because he saved him from a long imprisonment in a jug...
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