Lists and Suggestions for Kids
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List: If You Like Amulet
Oddly Normal. Book 1
Frampton, Otis, author, artist.
"Meet Oddly Normal, a ten-year-old girl with pointed ears and green hair... a half-witch who wi... More
"Meet Oddly Normal, a ten-year-old girl with pointed ears and green hair... a half-witch who will be the first to tell you that having a mother from a magical land called Fignation and a father from Earth doesn't make it easy to make friends at school! On her tenth birthday, she blows out her cake's candles and makes a disastrous wish. Now Oddly must travel to Fignation to uncover the mystery of her parents' disappearance. Join Oddly as she navigates a strange new school , monstrous bullies, and Evil itself on an unforgettable fantasy adventure through the vibrant world of Fignation!" -- Page 4 of cover. Less
One trick pony / a graphic novel
Hale, Nathan, 1976- author, illustrator.
In a future where alien beings consume technology as a few humans try to preserve it, Strata, her br... More
In a future where alien beings consume technology as a few humans try to preserve it, Strata, her brother, and a friend are separated from their caravan and, with a wonderful robotic horse, must fight their way back. Less
Redwall
Jacques, Brian.
When the peaceful life of ancient Redwall Abbey is shattered by the arrival of the evil rat Cluny an... More
When the peaceful life of ancient Redwall Abbey is shattered by the arrival of the evil rat Cluny and his villainous hordes, Matthias, a young mouse, determines to find the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior which, he is convinced, will help Redwall's inhabitants destroy the enemy. Less
The Shark King
Johnson, R. Kikuo.
In graphic novel format, retells the Hawaiian story of Nanaue, born of human mother and shark father... More
In graphic novel format, retells the Hawaiian story of Nanaue, born of human mother and shark father, who struggles to find his place in a village of humans. Less
The Dam Keeper. Book one
Kondo, Robert, author.
Life in Sunrise Valley is tranquil, but beyond its borders lies certain death. A dangerous black fog... More
Life in Sunrise Valley is tranquil, but beyond its borders lies certain death. A dangerous black fog looms outside the village, but its inhabitants are kept safe by an ingenious machine known as the dam. Pig's father built the dam and taught him how to maintain it. And then this brilliant inventor did the unthinkable: he walked into the fog and was never seen again. Now Pig is the dam keeper. Except for his best friend, Fox, and the town bully, Hippo, few are aware of his tireless efforts. But a new threat is on the horizon--a tidal wave of black fog is descending on Sunrise Valley. Now Pig, Fox, and Hippo must face the greatest danger imaginable: the world on the other side of the dam. Based on the Oscar-nominated animated short film of the same name, The Dam Keeper is a lush, vibrantly drawn graphic novel by Tonko House cofounders Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi. Less
Pandora's legacy
Leopard, Kara.
When siblings Charlie, Janet, and Trevor accidentally break an old jar hidden in the woods, they rel... More
When siblings Charlie, Janet, and Trevor accidentally break an old jar hidden in the woods, they release a cadre of monsters and must find a way to recapture them and uncover the truth about their family's history. Less
Wingbearer
Liu, Marjorie M.
"Zuli is extraordinary--she just doesn't realize it yet. Raised by mystical bird spirits i... More
"Zuli is extraordinary--she just doesn't realize it yet. Raised by mystical bird spirits in the branches of the Great Tree, she's never ventured beyond this safe haven. She's never had to. Until now. When a sinister force threatens the life-giving magic of the tree, Zuli, along with her guardian owl, Frowly, must get to the root of it. So begins an adventure bigger than anything Zuli could've ever imagined--one that will bring her, along with some newfound friends, face-to-face with an ancient dragon, the so-called Witch-Queen, and most surprisingly of all: her true identity. This captivating middle grade graphic novel, the first of a series, is perfect for fans of the Amulet books and the Wings of Fire series."-- Provided by publisher. Less
The city of Ember : the graphic novel
Middaugh, Dallas.
In the year 241, twelve-year-old Lina trades jobs on Assignment Day to be a Messenger to run to new ... More
In the year 241, twelve-year-old Lina trades jobs on Assignment Day to be a Messenger to run to new places in her decaying but beloved city, perhaps even to glimpse Unknown Regions. Less
The secret of the stone frog
Nytra, David, 1977-
Siblings Leah and Alan wake one morning in the middle of an enchanted forest and encounter a strange... More
Siblings Leah and Alan wake one morning in the middle of an enchanted forest and encounter a strange and spectacular world filled with foppish lions, giant rabbits, and a talking stone frog for a guide. Less
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz. Vol. 1
Shanower, Eric, author.
"Dorothy and her cousin Zeb are in for an adventure when their horse and buggy fall through a c... More
"Dorothy and her cousin Zeb are in for an adventure when their horse and buggy fall through a crack in the earth after a giant earthquake. Along with Dorothy's cat, Eureka, and Zeb's horse, Jim, the foursome explores the strange place the land in. The Land of the Mangaboos is full of glass buildings and odd people. Then, Oz appears! What's in store for Dorothy next?" -- Publsiher's website. Less
5 Worlds : The sand warrior
Siegel, Mark
"A story that explores new worlds packed with amazing adventures; ancient mysteries; the unlike... More
"A story that explores new worlds packed with amazing adventures; ancient mysteries; the unlikely bond of a clumsy dancer, a boy from the poorest slums, and a superstar athlete--and their quest to save one small, distant galaxy from the forces of evil"-- Less
Jellaby / by Kean Soo.
Soo, Kean.
Not long after Portia Bennett and her mother move to a new town to start their lives over, Portia di... More
Not long after Portia Bennett and her mother move to a new town to start their lives over, Portia discovers a huge purple monster she names Jellaby and enlists the help of fellow student Jason, as they two search for a way to find their new friend's true home--a search which may connect Portia to her missing father. Less
The dragonet prophecy : the graphic novel
Sutherland, Tui.
Determined to end a generations-long war among the seven dragon tribes, a secret movement called th... More
Determined to end a generations-long war among the seven dragon tribes, a secret movement called the Talons of Peace draws on a prophecy that calls for a great sacrifice, compelling five appointed dragonets to fulfill a painful destiny against their will. Not every dragonet wants a destiny-- Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfill a mysterious prophecy and end the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. He's not so sure about the prophecy part, but Clay can't imagine not living with the other dragonets; they're his best friends. So when one of the dragonets is threatened, all five spring into action. Together, they will choose freedom over fate, leave the mountain, and fulfill their destiny -- on their own terms Less
Cardboard
TenNapel, Doug.
When cardboard creatures come magically to life, a boy must save his town from disaster. ... More
When cardboard creatures come magically to life, a boy must save his town from disaster. Less
NNEWTS : Escape from the Lizzarks
TenNapel, Doug, author, artist.
"A little hero faces big challenges in the first book of this totally unique fantasy-adventure ... More
"A little hero faces big challenges in the first book of this totally unique fantasy-adventure series. The first book in the Nnewts series follows the story of Herk, a lovable Nnewt who longs for stronger legs, something his mother and father wish they could give him. When his quaint village is attacked by the reptile Lizzarks, he's forced to flee his home and leave behind the only life he's ever known. Now, all alone and on the run, Herk navigates a dangerous world filled with strange creatures and mysterious wonders, where friends are few and an evil lord is in hot pursuit." -- Less
Ghostopolis
TenNapel, Doug.
"Garth Hale is as good as dead...The only problem is he's still alive. When Garth Hale is ... More
"Garth Hale is as good as dead...The only problem is he's still alive. When Garth Hale is accidentally zapped into the ghost world by Frank Gallows, a washed-up ghost wrangler, he discovers that he has special powers. Soon he finds himself on the run from the evil ruler of Ghostopolis, who wants to use Garth's newfound abilities to tighten his grip on the spirit world. After Garth meets Cecil, his grandfather's ghost, the two search for a way to get Garth back home, nearly losing hope until Frank Gallows shows up to fix his mistake."--from cover. Less
Crystal Cadets. Volume 1
Toole, Anne, author.
"Zoe, a foster child, discovers a mysterious gem left to her by her birth mother--a crystal tha... More
"Zoe, a foster child, discovers a mysterious gem left to her by her birth mother--a crystal that grants her powers of light. Now Zoe is the Diamond Cadet and, along with a team of action-hero girls, she travels the globe to defeat The Darkness that has possessed her foster parents."--Supplied by publisher. Less
The lost hero
Venditti, Robert
Jason, Piper, and Leo, three students from a school for "bad kids," find themselves at Cam... More
Jason, Piper, and Leo, three students from a school for "bad kids," find themselves at Camp Half-Blood, where they learn that they are demigods and begin a quest to free Hera, who has been imprisoned by Mother Earth herself. Less
Princeless. Book one, Save yourself
Whitley, Jeremy.
Follow the adventures of Princess Adrienne, a princess who's tired of waiting to be rescued. Al... More
Follow the adventures of Princess Adrienne, a princess who's tired of waiting to be rescued. Along with her guardian dragon, Sparky, they begin their own quest in an all-ages action adventure designed specifically for those who are tired of waiting to be rescued -- and who are ready to save themselves. Less
The boy who crashed to Earth
Winick, Judd
"When a mysterious boy falls from the sky, friends D.J. and Gina must discover the secrets of h... More
"When a mysterious boy falls from the sky, friends D.J. and Gina must discover the secrets of his identity and help him save the world"-- Less
