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A list of suggested titles for this summer's Reading is an Adventure Challenge: Animals.
Updated June 21, 2024
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Willa the wisp /
Auxier, Jonathan.
Paper Book
The Fabled Stables: Willa the Wisp is the first in a fully illustrated chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Auxier and artist Olga Demidova. Welcome to the Fabled Stables, a magical building filled with one-of-a...
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The unicorn quest
Benko, Kamilla
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An enchanting, exciting fantasy about a real-world girl searching for her sister in a land full of magic and strange creatures, blending the timeless feel of A Wrinkle in Time with Frozen's powerful themes of identity, enchantment, and sisterhood. Claire...
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Secret in the stone /
Benko, Kamilla,
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"Hand to readers who love Narnia." --School Library JournalonThe Unicorn Quest * "Those who love Madeleine L'Engle'sA Wrinkle in Time or . . . Neil Gaiman'sCoraline, can't miss this debut." --Booklist, starred review, onThe Unicorn...
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The unicorn legacy :
Benko, Kamilla,
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"A sparkling page-turner full of surprising twists, clever girls, and magical wonders!" -Tui Sutherland, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series From the creator of The Unicorn Quest series, a wondrous new series set in the magical land of...
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Josephine against the sea
Bourne, Shakirah
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Meet Josephine, the most loveable mischief-maker in Barbados, in a magical, heartfelt adventure inspired by Caribbean mythology. "A heart-wrenching adventure with big laughs and well-earned surprises." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Eleven-year-old Josephine knows that no...
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The ember stone /
Charman, Katrina.
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Magic, fantasy, and adventure combine to create this fast-paced series perfect for young readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and...
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Bad unicorn /
Clark, Platte F.
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In this start to a hilarious middle-grade fantasy trilogy, Max Spencer discovers that a killer unicorn is hunting him. It wasn't Max Spencer's idea to fight robots, lead an army, or save the world--it just so happens that he's the only living person who can read the most...
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Diary of a mad brownie : with supporting documents
Coville, Bruce
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Introducing The Enchanted Files! Told in diary entries and more, it's a new magical, modern-day comedy series by the master of funny fantasy and bestselling author of My Teacher is an Alien: Bruce Coville! In the first hilarious Enchanted Files, Angus is a brownie....
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The last hunt
Coville, Bruce.
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The Last Hunt weaves together all the strands of the great clash between the Hunters and the unicorns. As the Hunters invade Luster, bent on the extermination of the unicorns, the unicorns rally to defend themselves. To do so, they will be forced to make peace with their intimate enemies, the...
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The gremlins :
Dahl, Roald.
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Presents the story of Gus, a British WW-II fighter pilot, who during the Battle of Britain turned to look out on the wing of his plane only to see an amazing sight: a little man, no more than six inches tall with horns growing from his head, drilling a hole in the plane's wing. What happened after...
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Even and Odd
Durst, Sarah Beth
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A half-magic girl learns about heroism and taking action when she and her sister confront a wizard who endangers others for her own gain. Even and Odd are sisters who share magic. Lately, though, it seems like that's the only thing they have in common. Odd doesn't like magic, and...
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The school between Winter and Fairyland
Fawcett, Heather
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A fresh and exciting twist on magical boarding schools, the well-loved Chosen One trope, and the nature of true heroism--from the author of The Language of Ghosts and Ember and the Ice Dragons. Perfect for fans of middle grade fantasies including the Serafina series by Robert Beatty and Neil...
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The secret of Zoone
Fodi, Lee Edward
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Welcome to Zoone: crossroads of the multiverse. In this inventive fantasy, fans of Diana Wynne Jones and Lisa McMann will step through an enchanted doorway and into a world filled with infinite portals to new--and sometimes perilous--lands. When a bright blue winged...
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The accidental apprentice
Foody, Amanda
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A New York Times bestseller! A boy who accidentally bonds with a magical Beast must set off on an adventure in the mysterious Woods in this "wholesome, delightful" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), and cheeky middle grade fantasy debut--perfect for fans of...
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Dragon rider /
Funke, Cornelia,
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The blockbuster #1 New York Times bestselling modern classic, now with a brand-new cover in anticipation of Book Two in the series!The #1 New York Times Bestseller!With a lonely boy named Ben on board, the brave young dragon Firedrake sets out on a magical journey to find the...
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The creature of the pines
Gidwitz, Adam
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Elliot Eisner isn't exactly excited about starting at a brand-new school in a brand-new town; he'd much rather stay at home and read a book. But things take an unexpected turn when he finds out his weird new teacher, Professor Fauna, has planned a field trip for Elliot's very first day. Along with a...
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Alien encounter /
Harper, Charise Mericle.
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Nine-year-old Morgan is fascinated with aliens. He lives in the Pacific Northwest, land of the sasquatch, and naturally is fascinated with those as well. When he meets new kid Lewis, whose parents own a motel named the Stay On Inn, the adventures begin with slingshots, underpants, annoying older...
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The princess and the unicorn /
Hughes, Carol,
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Noble, with hooves and horn of gold, the unicorn is the embodiment of magic. When Princess Eleanor of England catches sight of him in Swinley Forest, she can’t resist taking him back with her to Buckingham Palace. Unfortunately, once the unicorn leaves the forest, both he and the forest begin...
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The abominables
Ibbotson, Eva.
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Renowned literary great Eva Ibbotson delivers a final novel in her classic, much-loved style. A previously unpublished work from this favorite author, The Abominables follows a family of yetis who are forced, by tourism, to leave their home in the Himalayas and make their...
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Fearsome creatures of the lumberwoods :
Johnson, Hal,
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Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods is an illustrated children's book inspired by a 1910 book of the same name. This totally modern package is a bone-chilling, glow-in-the-dark, fictional field guide to 20 dangerous mythical creatures of North American folklore. These include...
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Ice wolves
Kaufman, Amie
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From New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman comes the first book in an electrifying series about a brother and sister who must harness their powers and find their place in a sharply divided world. Everyone in Vallen knows that ice wolves and scorch dragons are sworn enemies who...
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Princess DisGrace : a royal disaster
Kuenzler, Lou
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Calling all precocious princesses! This series is sure to be a hit with girls who love a big dose of humor and adventure with their princess fix. Rules for Being a Princess: 1. Your name must be on the Fairy...
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The spaghetti yeti
Pankhurst, Kate.
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Everyone's favorite super sleuth, age 9 and a bit, is back to solve another mysterious mystery. In The Spaghetti Yeti, Mariella wonders: is there really a spaghetti-loving yeti stalking the woods next to Limpet Rocks Campsite? Mariella and the Mystery Girls are determined to find out. Kids...
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Pip Bartlett's guide to magical creatures
Pearce, Jackson
Paper Book
From bestselling authors Maggie Stiefvater and Jackson Pearce comes an exciting new series full of magical creatures, whimsical adventures, and quirky illustrations.Here's a list of things Pip Bartlett can talk to:UnicornsMiniature Silky GriffinsBitterflunksBasically, all magical creaturesHere's a...
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Pip Bartlett's guide to unicorn training
Pearce, Jackson
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From bestselling authors Maggie Stiefvater and Jackson Pearce comes the second installment in a series bursting with magical creatures, whimsical adventures, and quirky illustrations.Some things Pip and Tomas will find when dealing with unicorns:SHOW-OFFS STAMPEDES MYSTERYA UNICORN WHO'S AFRAID OF...
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Pacey Packer, unicorn tracker /
Phillipps, J. C.
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Introducing a brand-new middle-grade graphic novel series with attitude that's just right for fans of Babymouse and Real Friends, and for anyone who loves--or hates!--unicorns! Pacey's little sister, Mina, has always said her stuffed unicorn, Slasher, is real--but seriously? He's...
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Lemons /
Savage, Melissa
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The search for Bigfoot gets juicy in this funny and touching story that's perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo's Flora & Ulysses and the movie Smallfoot! Lemonade Liberty Witt's mama always told her: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade....
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Fantastic beasts and where to find them /
Scamander, Newt.
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The lonely lake monster
Selfors, Suzanne.
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Pearl Petal and Ben Silverstein can't wait for their first official day as apprentices of Dr. Woo, veterinarian for imaginary creatures. That is, until they are tasked with clipping the sasquatch's toenails. Gross! Then Pearl spots a monster in the lake behind the hospital...
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The sasquatch escape
Selfors, Suzanne.
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What started out as an ordinary summer becomes the story of a lifetime in this exciting series opener packed with magic and monsters! When Ben Silverstein is sent to the rundown town of Buttonville to spend the summer with his grandfather, he's certain it will be...
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Skandar and the unicorn thief /
Steadman, A. F.
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Soar into a breathtaking world of heroes and unicorns as you've never seen them before in this fantastical middle grade debut perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Eragon series! Skandar Smith has always yearned to leave the Mainland and escape to the secretive Island, where...
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The Menagerie /
Sutherland, Tui,
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series, Tui T. Sutherland, and her sister, Kari Sutherland, comes the Menagerie series, perfect for fans of Brandon Mull's Fablehaven series and The Spiderwick Chronicles. In the small town of Xanadu, Wyoming lies the...
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Thundercluck! /
Tillery IV, Paul.
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When danger calls . . . BAGAW! calls back!When the evil Under Chef faces off against the god Thor, a hen's egg is caught in the crossfire, hatching into powerful chick called Thundercluck, beloved by the gods but a target for evildoers everywhere. For his own safety, the young chicken must fly the...
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