Fantasy
Beyond the Deepwoods

When Twig turns 13, his surrogate woodtroll mother, Spelda, reveals he’s adopted and sends him away to discover his destiny.

Drama, Fairy Tale, Fantasy
The Isle of the Lost—“The Descendants Series”

The children of four Disney villains join together to find the Dragon’s Eye; each hope to earn the love of …

Contemporary
Dear Mr. Henshaw

Leigh moves to a new town and writes a letter.

Biography
Harriet Tubman – “DK Biography” Series

Harriet Tubman’s courageous efforts helped abolish slavery.

Fantasy
The Witches

Grandmamma tells about who witches really are.

illustration of make-believe boy king and dragon
10 Family-Friendly Picture Books from 2011

Listed in alphabetical order: Balloons Over Broadway Melissa Sweet (author/illustrator); published by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, an imprint of …

Historical, Supernatural Realism
Dreaming in Cuban

Three generations of Cuban women try to survive after tragic events and heartbreak by embracing activities like art, spirituality, activism …

Contemporary, Fantasy, Humor
Invisible Inkling — “Invisible Inkling” Series

Ever since Hank’s best friend moved away, he has been nervous about starting fourth grade but gets unexpected support from …

Christian Fiction, Contemporary
Flip Flop — “Real TV” Series

Chickie and Brianna get to redecorate each other’s bedrooms on a reality show.

Science Fiction
Steelheart — “The Reckoners” Series

Is justice or revenge the focus of David and the Reckoners’ mission?

Adventure
Holes

Stanley Yelnats fights against an age-old family curse.

Fantasy
The Goose Girl — “Books of Bayern” Series

Princess Ani must overcome betrayal to reclaim her rightful throne.

Adventure, Christian Fiction, Suspense/Thriller
Monster (by Frank Peretti)

Reed Shelton’s wife is abducted by a creature in the woods.

Humor
Henry and the Paper Route — “Henry Huggins” Collection

Henry starts a paper route and fights to prove his worth.

Christian Fiction, Mystery
Pawn’s Play — “Blackgaard Chronicles” Series

Dr. Blackgaard hires Richard Maxwell to hack into the college’s computers. Eugene must keep the board from expelling a foster …