Children's Book Suggestions | Fairy Tales

Some of our favorite books for readers in Grades 3-7 based on fairy tales! You can view more fairy tale-themed fiction books in the library catalog. Fairy tale picture books and collections of fairy tales are in the nonfiction section in 398.2.

For readers who love mythology and folklore, check out our Mythology & Folklore book list or look for nonfiction books about ancient religions in the 290s.

Updated June 6, 2024
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The fairy-tale detectives
Buckley, Michael
Paper Book
Fans of fractured fairy tales will be delighted to discover the fantasy, mystery, adventure, and humor in the belovedNew York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, now with new cover art! Orphaned sisters Sabrina and Daphne are sent to live with their newly discovered...

One reviewer perfectly described this fairy tale themed mystery series as "Nancy Drew meets Shrek." (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Whatever after : the graphic novel. 1, Fairest of all
Mlynowski, Sarah
Paper Book

A girl and her brother find a magic mirror in the basement of their new house that transports them into famous fairy tales--only something has gone wrong, and it's up to them to get the stories back on track! With nearly 20 books in the series and a new graphic novel adaptation, fairy tale fans will have plenty of reading. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Beasts and Beauty : Dangerous Tales
Iredale, Julia
Paper Book
You think you know these stories, don't you? You are wrong. You don't know them at all. Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and...

From the author of The School for Good & Evil, a collection of dark fairy tale short stories for older middle school readers. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

The School for Good and Evil
Chainani, Soman
Paper Book
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and many more! A dark and enchanting fantasy adventure for those who prefer...

Sparkly Sophie and grumpy Agatha are shocked when they are sent to the "wrong" boarding schools for good and evil witches in this fairy tale readalike for Harry Potter. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

The wishing spell
Colfer, Chris
Paper Book
The first book in Chris Colfer's #1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories about two siblings who fall into a fairy-tale world! Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with...

Popular actor Chris Colfer kicks off this portal fantasy in which a pair of siblings who fall into a fairy tale world. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

The thirteenth fairy
De la Cruz, Melissa
Paper Book
*A New York Times Bestseller* *A B&N Young Reader Monthly Pick**A Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist* Discover a new middle-grade fantasy saga perfect for fans of The Land of Stories series from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator...

A young girl finds herself pulled into a magical world in this fairy tale mashup by the author of the popular Disney Descendents tie-in, The Isle of the Lost. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Nayra and the djinn
Ata, Iasmin Omar
Paper Book
In this coming-of-age graphic novel with a fantastical twist, Nayra Mansour, a Muslim American girl, is helped on her journey to selfhood by a djinn. Nothing is going right for Nayra Mansour. There's the constant pressure from her strict family, ruthless bullying from her...

A modern middle schooler makes an ill-advised bargain with a djinn from Islamic folklore. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Plain Jane and the mermaid
Brosgol, Vera
Paper Book
From Anya's Ghost and Be Prepared author Vera Brosgol comes an instant classic graphic novel that flips every fairy-tale you know on its head, and shows one girl's crusade for the only thing that matters--her own independence. Jane is incredibly plain....

A Portland-based Russian-American graphic novelist crafts a mermaid story inspired by classic fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and the rusalki of Slavic folklore. (Young Teen Graphic Novels Grades 5-7)


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