Fantasy Fiction for Kids
Fantasies lead us into lands of dragons, fairies, and wizards, or help us see reality in a new way, bringing magic into the world we know. In fantasy, imagination is just the beginning. (Updated September 2020)
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The Curiosities
When Miro wakes up, he finds the world seems different. The Curiosities have nested on Miro which leads to his discovery of wonders hidden in the shadows. But even with the company of the Curiosities, Miro still feels alone and not seen. But maybe he’s not as alone as he feels. This lyrical picture book revels in the beauty of disability and diversity and celebrates individuality.
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The Flamingo
A young girl is on her way to her Lao Lao's home for a long awaited vacation filled with beach visits, shell searching, and sandcastles. But when she finds a flamingo feather in her grandmother's house, her vacation takes a magical turn. This fantasy graphic novel is more pictures than words, but its fantastical illustrations bring this story to life!
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The Prince of Nowhere
Roda has a secret pen pal (Anonymous), whose letters often predict the future. Her most recent letter instructs her to rescue an injured crow. But the crow is in fact a shape shifting boy named Ignis. Using clues from Anonymous' past letters, Roda and Ignis end up in a place called Nowhere, and Roda begins to lose faith in Ignis, but they'll have to work together if they want to survive!
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Girl Giant and the Monkey King
Thom Ngho is super strong, and she can't stand being so strong because it makes middle school incredibly hard. In an attempt to do away with her super human strength, she makes a deal with the Monkey King and inadvertently frees the trickster from his 500 year prison sentence. Now Thom finds herself in a magical world filled with demons, dragons, and a whole lot of trouble!
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The Girl and the Dinosaur
Marianne is on a mission to uncover a dinosaur skeleton, and when she finally digs it up, she makes a wish that her dinosaur would come to life. What happens next is the stuff dreams are made of!
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When You Trap A Tiger
Be careful making deals with tigers, especially magical ones! Lily has uncovered a slew of family secrets, and when one of the tigers from her halmoni’s folktales shows up, Lily finds herself in a world of trouble. But with her sister by her side and the support of a new friend, she faces the tiger and her troubles head on.
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Nura and the Immortal Palace
Nura helps to support her family by mining for mica and feeding her three younger siblings. Rumors of treasure buried in the mine abound, and Nura knows how life changing finding that treasure would be to her family. But when the mine collapses, and one of her closest friends is declared dead, she begins desperately digging. But instead of finding the mine, she finds a portal to the realm of jinn. She's invited to stay at a luxurious hotel, and here is where her dangerous adventure begins!
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The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales
Meet the Secret Explorers, a group of kids from across the world who come together, travel through time, and solve mysteries! They just wait for a special sign to appear on the door, letting them know their help is needed. I this first installment, they are tasked with saving a pod of humpback whales!
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Strangeworlds Travel Agency
By accident, Flick Hudson finds herself in the Strangeworlds' Travel Agency, and she soon discovers that parallel worlds are just a suitcase away. But when she gets an invitation to join Strangeworlds' Travel Agency, a dangerous adventure begins! The streets and buildings of Five Lights are disappearing, and Flick must travel across many worlds in hopes of saving the city before it collapses.
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Beetle & the Hollowbones
Beetle is a twelve-year-old goblin-witch who is desperately trying to save her best friend Blob Ghost from the haunted mall, and her old best friend Kat has accepted a sorcery apprenticeship with her Aunt Hollowbone. With ominous plans in place, Beetle has only a week a to save Blob Ghost, or else!
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