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The Plant of Death (The Tixie Chronicles Book 5) by Jack Borden

A richly imagined fantasy pulsing with heart, danger, and fate. When an ancient evil takes root in Anwin, two young heroes must face destiny, deceit, and the shadows within in Borden’s fifth volume of The Tixie Chronicles. From the blood…
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Wintersfall: The Legend of Sangareth (the Elderwood Chronicles, Book 4) by M.G. Claybrook

A quietly powerful tale about history, belief, and the quiet defiance of choosing empathy over fear. Claybrook’s fourth entry in The Elderwood Chronicles continues his deep exploration of folklore and philosophy, centering on a young squirrel raised in a realm…
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The Best Worst Christmas Ever by Thomas J. Thorson

Deeply human and quietly magical; a triumph… Thorson turns a blizzard, a blackout, and a botched vacation into a warm, imaginative reawakening of what family and Christmas really mean in his compelling YA fantasy. The Natale family’s long-awaited tropical escape…
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THE DRAGON WAY HOME by Margaretta James

Fierce, tender, and unforgettable… James’ latest novel is a taut, emotionally charged middle-grade novel that weaves magical realism with the raw ache of a fractured family. Trying to come to terms with his parents’ divorce and a canceled trip to…
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Animals at War: General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms #4 by David Bush

Powerful, layered, and suspenseful; a compelling exploration of loyalty, survival, and moral conflict. Bush’s thrilling latest novel plunges readers into the chaos of 1536, a Europe divided by ideological conflicts, through the lives of its vivid animal characters. Gert, a…
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Animals Divided: General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms #3 by David Bush

A riveting tale of loyalty, division, and redemption… Bush’s latest installment in the General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms series plunges readers into a divided world where anthropomorphic animals wrestle with war, loyalty, and loss. Amid the…
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Call of the Desert: Crossing by A. A. Vogel

A raw, evocative, and atmospheric coming-of-age story. Vogel delves into the complexities of self-discovery through a young girl’s journey in a new culture in her compelling novel. In a new country and school, Claire sees the chance to reinvent herself.…
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A Song in the Dark: High Fantasy Novel (Songweaver’s Tale Book 1) by C. Graves

A page-turner middle-grade fantasy that is as thrilling as it is thought-provoking… Graves kick-starts his Songweaver’s Tale series with a gripping installment, plunging readers into a world where tension crackles in every shadow and the battle between light and darkness…
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The Door in the Stone by Rob King

A winning story full of heart and action… King’s debut novel is a captivating blend of fantasy, adventure, and self-discovery. The story begins with Vic and Em, burdened by financial woes and societal alienation. Their fate takes an unexpected turn…
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The Adventures of Toby Baxter—Book 2: RiverHome for the Holidays by Tim Wright 

A fun, imaginative, and vibrant story full of high action and wordplay… A must-read middle grade fantasy. In Wright’s enthralling second installment in The Adventures of Toby Baxter, thirteen-year-old Toby has to interrupt his winter break to save the dying…
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Tally and the Angel: Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon

A luminous, extremely absorbing middle-grade fantasy… Featuring an intriguing cast led by the endearing Tally, a breakneck pace, and absorbing narrative, Dixon’s second installment in the Tally and the Angel series scores high with this tale of tenacity, perseverance, magic,…
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Eddie & Emily And The Demon Cell by B. R. Lewis

A rousing adventure filled with magic and secrets. Lewis skillfully fuses human drama with fantasy and delves into themes of self-discovery and adventure in his thrilling debut installment in Eddie & Emily series. Living in Doon, a quiet port city…
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The Last Shadow by Michael Hardy

An action-packed, evocative portrayal of family and belonging… Hardy’s latest novel is packed with action, suspense, and dark intrigue. Nadia Jelita, an orphan, has always known she’s different from others: everyone has a shadow—except her. Looking to find answers about…
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The Adventures of TOBY BAXTER: THE RIVER ELF, THE GIANT, AND THE CLOSET (1) by TIM WRIGHT

Engrossing and addictive… A page-turning middle-grade fantasy. Wright’s debut installment in The Adventures of TOBY BAXTER provides a sumptuous blend of tension, action, and magic. Toby Baxter is eager to leave his childhood behind and step into the glorious teenage…
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Mystic of the Midway by A.A. Blair

A thorough page-turner… Blair plays on themes of self-discovery, bullying, trauma, family ties, and friendship while taking readers on an exhilarating journey laced with supernatural intrigue in his highly engrossing debut. When a sudden accident left Effie feeling different, she…
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The Munchkins (The Munchkins Book 1) by Candice Zee

Magically mesmerizing and moving… A thrilling ride. Zee’s debut installment in The Munchkins series is an emotional roller coaster of a close-knit family in crisis, tempered by a touch of magic and resilience and highly likable protagonists. With their past…
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Lily…Laura by Carol Di Prima

A powerful and tender tale… Imaginative prose and sharply drawn characters elevate the intriguing, original premise in Di Prima’s marvelous middle-grade drama. Someone is spreading malicious rumors about Jonathan Stephens. Twelve-year-old Laura Stephens is determined to get to the truth…
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The Power of the Emerald Ring (Dragonstone Story #2) by Mark M. Even

A gorgeously written fantasy that’s guaranteed to entertain… Even serves up a hefty portion of wit, magic, and intrigue in this second installment of his exciting and entertaining middle grade fantasy series. Mandy Mandez and her extended family are making…
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Caroline And Mordecai The Gand: A Fantasy Novella by Jeff Gunhus

Whimsical, compelling… A poignant page-turner. The USA TODAY bestselling Gunhus explores universal themes of death, grief, healing, and enduring grace of family and friendship in his latest. It’s been a year since Caroline lost her father to a car accident.…
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Badfreaky – The meanest witch (The life of Badfreaky the witch Book 1) by Konstantinos Adamopoulos

Enchanting and enthralling… Adamopoulos’s middle grade debut installment in The life of Badfreaky the witch series woos readers with it fantastic blend of magic and mayhem. Four-year-old Marily lives in the Bright Forest with her family. Her life changes forever…