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| Maya and the Rising Dark by Rena BarronComic book fan Maya might've grown up with her papa's tales about West African orishas and otherwordly creatures, but it's not until werehyenas attack her Chicago neighborhood that she realizes the stories might be true. With her papa missing, it's up to Maya and her friends to channel their powerful heritage, battle the sinister Lord of Shadows, and save the world. |
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| Hide and Seeker by Daka Hermon Justin's friend Zee is finally home after being missing for a year, but he's not the same. He won't say where he was, and he's nervous, violent, and full of dire warnings. Justin and his friends don't know what to make of Zee...not until they go missing too, vanishing into a nightmare realm where they're stalked by the terrifying Seeker. |
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| Beetle & the Hollowbones by Aliza Layne 12-year-old goblin Beetle, a reluctant witch-in-training; her shape-changing BFF Blob Ghost, who haunts the 'Allows Town mall; and her cool, newly returned childhood friend, Kat Hollowbones. As Beetle and Kat muddle through their changing feelings for each other, Blob Ghost's home is threatened. Will Beetle's unpracticed magic be enough to save her best friend?
For fans of: other inclusive, offbeat graphic novel fantasies, like Kat Leyh's Snapdragon and Molly Ostertag's Witch Boy series. |
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| Ikenga by Nnedi OkoraforAfter his father is murdered, 12-year-old Nnamdi receives a life-changing gift: an ebony statuette that transforms him into a gigantic, superpowered figure who delivers vigilante justice while hunting for his father's killer.This darkly funny story pairs breathless (and sometimes violent) action with a gripping murder mystery. |
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The magnificent monsters of Cedar street by Lauren OliverHelping to protect the remarkable creatures that her neighbors in late 19th-century Boston call “monsters,” Cordelia teams up with human and fantastical friends when her beloved father and several of the creatures in his care go missing.
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Twists on Traditional Tales
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| Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada KellyTwelve-year-old Lalani Sarita, the last hope of Sanlagita Island. After Sanlagita is plagued with disaster and illness, Lalani sets out across the sea on a quest from which no man has ever returned: to bring back good fortune from the legendary Mount Isa. |
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| Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame MbaliaWhat it's about: A visit to his grandparents turns into an epic adventure after seventh-grader Tristan accidentally punches a rift into another world filled with figures from African myths and African American legends.
Who you'll meet: powerful John Henry; tricksters Anansi and Brer Rabbit; and the exasperating, hilarious Gum Baby.
Series alert: Eager for more of Tristan's encounters with vivid fantasy worlds and iconic characters? The sequel, Tristan Strong Destroys the World, is out this month. |
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Rump : the true story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl ShurtliffWhen his mother dies without revealing his full name, Rump endures teasing for his half-name until he discovers his ability to spin gold, a talent that entangles him in a dire curse and prompts a fantastical quest to discover his true identity.
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| The Real Boy by Anne UrsuWhat it's about: As helper to Caleb, the last magician in Asteri, orphan Oscar spends his time with herbs and cats, away from the stress and unpredictability of other people. But when Caleb disappears and the children of Asteri get mysteriously sick, Oscar has to step up -- and step way out of his comfort zone.
Who it's for: Inspired by the story of Pinocchio, this magic-infused tale of finding friendship and overcoming fear is a good bet for fairy tale fans. |
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| The Dragon Warrior by Katie ZhaoWelcome to: San Francisco’s Chinatown, which has been “demon-free since ‘83” thanks to the warriors of the Jade Society.
What happens: Although Feryn Liu and her brother have been unfairly cast out by the Jade Society, they take up a quest to prove that Feryn is destined to become the legendary warrior known as the Heaven Breaker.
For fans of: Rick Riordan, and other authors whose adventure stories feature modern kids alongside old gods and mythological creatures. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 10-13!
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