Fantasy
Here, There Be Dragons — “Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica” Series)

Three friends must protect the secrets of a magical book.

Adventure, Fantasy
Here Be Monsters — “Ratbridge Chronicles”

Arthur is in a battle against the evil Snatcher.

Adventure, Humor
The Secret of the Unicorn — “The Adventures of Tintin” Series

The Unicorn holds the clues to pirate’s booty.

Christian Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Historical
Fawkes

To garner his father’s favor and find a cure for the Stone Plague, Thomas Fawkes joins a group of conspirators …

Adventure, Christian Fiction, Fantasy
The Magician’s Nephew — “The Chronicles of Narnia” Series

Two English schoolchildren watch the creation of Narnia.

Fantasy
Chasing the Prophecy

A dying oracle sends Jason and Rachel on quests.

Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
The Mysterious Benedict Society — “The Mysterious Benedict Society” Series

Four talented children are called for a secret mission.

Adventure, Christian Fiction, Fantasy
The Two Towers — “The Lord of the Rings” Series

The reign of men is threatened by Uruk-Hai warriors.

10 Family-Friendly Picture Books from 2008

Listed in alphabetical order: The Berenstain Bears: God Loves You! created by Stan & Jan Berenstain with Mike Berenstain Summary: …

Adventure, Fantasy
Ember Falls – “The Green Ember” Series

Heather and Picket learn their friend is another heir to King Jupiter’s throne. They must protect her as Morbin’s army …

Adventure, Christian Fiction, Historical
Revenge of the Red Knight — “The Imagination Station” Series

Instead of returning to Whit’s End after their last trip in the Imagination Station, cousins Patrick and Beth find themselves …

Adventure
The Time Quake — “Gideon Trilogy” Series

Kate and Peter explore the effects of time travel.

Historical
Gingersnap

Jayna’s brother goes missing at war and she searches for her long-lost grandmother.

Romance
A Very Large Expanse of Sea

When a Muslim girl and a white basketball star fall in love after 9-11, they face prejudice and harassment that …

Science Fiction, Suspense/Thriller
Double Identity

Bethany Cole’s parents drive her across several states and leave her at a house in Illinois with a woman Dad …