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The Very Little Princess Series (age 7-10) by Marion Dane Bauer fantasy ... princesses Publisher comments: Regina is only 3-1/4 inches tall, but she knows from the moment she wakes up in her dollhouse bed that she is a princess. Why else would she have such a lovely pink gown? Why else would she have such golden hair and flawless skin? And why else would she have a four-foot, curly-haired human creature to wait on her? Meanwhile Zoey, that four-foot, curly-haired creature, has always dreamed that someday one of her dolls would come alive. But in her dreams, the doll never ordered her around. The doll didn’t call her a servant. And the doll was a whole lot nicer! title: The Very Little Princess |
SCH |
The Night Fairy
(age 7-10) by Laura Amy Schlitz adventure ... survival ... fantasy Publisher comments: What would happen to a fairy if she lost her wings and could no longer fly? Flory, a young night fairy no taller than an acorn and still becoming accustomed to her wings — wings as beautiful as those of a luna moth — is about to find out. What she discovers is that the world is very big and very dangerous. But Flory is fierce and willing to do whatever it takes to survive. If that means telling others what to do — like Skuggle, a squirrel ruled by his stomach — so be it. Not every creature, however, is as willing to bend to Flory’s demands. |
The Magic Attic Club Series (age 7-10) friendship ... fantasy Publisher comments: Five young girls prove that they can do and be anything ... anywhere! (With the help of their magic mirror, of course.) title: Alison Goes for the Gold by Catherine Connor F CON title: Alison on the Trail by Catherine Connor F CON title: Alison of Arabia by Nina Alexander F ALE title: Alison Rides the Rapids by Nina Alexander F ALE title: Alison Walks the Wire by Sheri Cooper Sinykin F SIN title: Heather and the Pink Poodles by Marion Engle F ENG title: Heather Takes the Reins by Sheri Cooper Sinykin F SIN title: Heather at the Barre by Sheri Cooper Sinykin F SIN title: Heather Goes to Hollywood by Sheri Cooper Sinykin F SIN title: Heather, Belle of the Ball by Sheri Cooper Sinykin F SIN title: Keisha Discovers Harlem by Zoe Lewis F LEW title: Keisha Leads the Way by Teresa Reed F REE title: Keisha the Fairy Snow Queen by Teresa Reed F REE title: Keisha to the Rescue by Teresa Reed F REE title: Three Cheers for Keisha by Teresa Reed F REE title: Viva Heather by Sheri Cooper Sinykin F SIN | |
VAN |
The Widow's Broom
(age 7-10) by Chris Van Allsburg fantasy ... magic ... spooky Some of Minna Shaw's neighbors don't trust her clever broom. "It's dangerous", they say. "It's a wicked, wicked thing". Minna disagrees. She appreciates the broom's help around the house. She enjoys its quiet company. It seems perfectly innocent and hardworking to her. But one day two children get a well-deserved thrashing from the broom. For her neighbors, this is proof of the broom's evil spirit. Minna is obliged to give up her dear companion. Chris Van Allsburg, master of the mysterious, brings this supernatural tale to life with moody and memorable pictures that will haunt readers long after the book's covers are closed. |
KOL |
A Dragon in the Family
(age 7-10) by Jackie French Koller fantasy ... knights/castles/dragons Darek tries to protect his baby dragon from angry villagers and the Circle of Elders. |
WES |
Pixie Tricks Series (age 7-10) by Tracey West magic ... fantasy Fourteen fairies have escaped from their world. Now they're causing trouble in our world! It's up to a girl named Violet and a fairy named Sprite to trick them all and send them back home. Who will they trick next? title: Sprite's Secret title: The Greedy Gremlin title: The Pet Store Sprite title: The Angry Elf |
THA |
Black Lagoon Adventure Series (age 7-10) by Mike Thaler fantasy ... adventure ... school OH NO, it's the class trip from the Black Lagoon. The kids have no idea where they are going and imagine a doomed class trip full of ferocioius animals, maniacal monsters, and scary aerial acrobatics. It's any kid's nightmare---danger and homework everywhere. And there's your teacher, mean Mrs. Green---she's going to quiz you on everything! Don't worry because the kids stop letting their imaginations run wild and soon realize that they are going to a very cool zoo. There's never a dull moment in the Black Lagoon! title: The Science Fair From the Black Lagoon |
MEA |
Rainbow Magic: Party Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: It's party time! A big bash for King Oberon and Queen Titania is underway in Fairyland. The Party Fairies keep everything running smoothly, until Jack Frost's goblins steal their magic party bags. Now parties everywhere aren't festive --- they're a flop! title: Cherry the Cake Fairy title: Melodie the Music Fairy title: Grace, the Glitter Fairy title: Polly, the Party Fun Fairy title: Jasmine, the Present Fairy title: Honey, the Candy Fairy title: Phoebe, the Fashion Fairy |
MEA |
Rainbow Magic: Music Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows the arts ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen the Music Fairies' magic instruments. Music everywhere is out of tune! Now the goblins plan to play the instruments in a TV talent contest. If Rachel and Kirsty don't act fast, everyone could find out about Fairyland! title: Poppy, the Piano Fairy title: Ellie, the Guitar Fairy title: Fiona, the Flute Fairy title: Danni, the Drum Fairy title: Maya, the Harp Fairy title: Victoria, the Violin Fairy title: Sadie, the Saxophone Fairy |
MEA |
Rainbow Magic: Sports Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows sports ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: It's an exciting time in Fairyland. Everyone is getting ready for the Fairy Olympics! But Jack Frost's goblins have stolen the Sports Fairies' magic objects. Now they're threatening to take over the whole competition! The stables are all mixed up --- and it's the goblins' fault! Can Rachel and Kirsty help Helena the Horseriding Fairy rein things in? title: Helena the Horse-Riding Fairy title: Stacey the Soccer Fairy title: Zoe the Skating Fairy title: Brittany the Basketball Fairy title: Samantha the Swimming Fairy title: Alice the Tennis Fairy title: Gemma the Gymnastics Fairy |
MEA |
Rainbow Magic: Fun Day Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: The Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when Jack Frost steals their magic, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help. Without the fairies' special flags, every day of the week will be gloomy and glum. title: Megan, the Monday Fairy title: Tara, the Tuesday Fairy title: Willow, the Wednesday Fairy title: Thea, the Thursday Fairy title: Sienna, the Saturday Fairy title: Sarah, the Sunday Fairy |
MEA |
Rainbow Magic: The Pet Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows animals ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: The Pet Fairies have one of the most important jobs in Fairyland! They work with their special pets to make sure that all animals find safe homes. But now Jack Frost has stolen the magical pets! Could they be lost forever? title: Katie, the Kitten Fairy title: Bella, the Bunny Fairy title: Georgia, the Guinea Pig Fairy title: Lauren, the Puppy Fairy title: Harriet, the Hamster Fairy title: Molly, the Goldfish Fairy title: Penny, the Pony Fairy |
MEA |
Rainbow Magic: The Jewel Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: Jack Frost is up to no good again! This time, he's stolen the seven jewels from Queen Titania's crown. Without them, the Jewel Fairies can't do their jobs. The magic in Fairyland is fading fast! title: Amy, the Amethyst Fairy title: Lucy, the Diamond Fairy |
MEA |
Rainbow Magic: The Rainbow Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: When Rachel and Kirsty arrive at Rainspell Island for vacation, they have no idea what kind of magical adventure awaits! The seven Rainbow Fairies have been banished from Fairyland by the wicked Jack Frost. If they don't return soon, Fairyland is doomed to be colorless and gray. In the pot at the end of the rainbow, Rachel and Kirsty come across Ruby the Red Fairy. Can they keep her safe and find the rest of her Rainbow sisters . . . before it's too late? title: Fern, the Green Fairy |
MEA |
Rainbow Magic: The Weather Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: Fairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies! They use magical feathers to bring all of the weather to Fairyland. But when the feathers disappear, the weather turns wacky. The Weather Fairies must fix it -- fast! title: Crystal, the Snow Fairy title: Abigail, the Breeze Fairy title: Pearl, the Cloud Fairy title: Goldie, the Sunshine Fairy title: Evie, the Mist Fairy title: Storm, the Lightning Fairy title: Hayley, the Rain Fairy |
Flower Fairy Friends (age 7-10) friendship ... magic ... fantasy The flower fairies meet adventure with grace and elegance. title: Jasmine's Starry Night by Kay Woodward F WOO title: Willow's Underwater World by Kay Woodward F WOO | |
Disney Fairies (age 7-10) friendship ... fantasy In Never Land's fairy kingdom, Pixie Hollow, magic is a part of everyday life as fairies enjoy friendship and adventure. title: Beck and the Great Berry Battle by Laura Driscoll F DRI title: Beck Beyond the Sea by Kimberly Morris F MOR title: Lily's Pesky Plant by Kirsten Larsen F LAR title: The Trouble With Tink by Kim Thorpe F THO title: Vidia and the Fairy Crown by Laura Driscoll F DRI title: Dulcie's Taste of Magic by Gail Herman F HER title: Fira and the Full Moon by Gail Herman F HER title: A Masterpiece for Bess by Lara Bergen F BER title: Prilla and the Butterfly Lie by Kitty Richards F RIC title: Rani in the Mermaid Lagoon by Lisa Papademetriou F PAP title: Tink, North of Never Land by Kiki Thorpe F THO title: Silvermist and the Ladybug Curse by Gail Herman F HER title: Fawn and the Mysterious Trickster by Laura Driscoll F DRI | |
BLA |
Beast Quest Series (age 7-10) by Adam Blade adventure ... action ... voyages/journeys ... fantasy In the first book in the Beast Quest series, Ferno the Fire Dragon, strange things are happening in Tom's village. First, the horses were attacked. Then, the river dried up. Now, the last of the crops has mysteriously burnt to the ground. Everyone is terrified. But Tom isn't afraid. He's always dreamed of a quest-a real quest!-and vows to go to the king and bring help for them all. But Tom soon learns that his village is not the only one in trouble. People are in trouble all over the kingdom. Hope is nearly lost. That is, until Tom is sent on the greatest quest of all--the Beast Quest. title: Ferno the Fire Dragon |
PET |
The Littles Series
(age 7-10) by John Peterson adventure ... fantasy ... friendship Meet the Littles, a tiny family with a big heart. sequel: The Littles |
DAH |
The Minpins
(age 7-10) by Roald Dahl fantasy Little Billy doesn't believe his mother's stories about all the monsters living in the wood, so he is easily tempted to go and see for himself. He doesn't find any Whangdoodles or Knigs, but the Gruncher who does chase him, billowing orange-red smoke, is even more terrifying. |
ROD |
Fairy Realm Series (age 7-10) by Emily Rodda magic ... adventure ... fantasy When Jessie goes to visit her grandmother at beautiful Blue Moon, things seem wrong. Why is her grandmother so forgetful? And what's happened to the charm bracelet she always wears? One night, Jessie discovers an amazing secret. The secret garden at Blue Moon leads to a magical Realm. In this land live all kinds of magical beings, from fairy queens to miniature talking horses. But the enemies of the Realm are getting closer and closer to coming through the wall that keeps them out. Jessie must find out her grandmother's secret and help renew the Realm's magic before it's too late! Start with The Charm Bracelet, the first book in this exciting series. title: The Charm Bracelet title: The Flower Fairies title: The Third Wish title: The Last Fairy-Apple Tree title: The Magic Key title: The Unicorn title: The Star Cloak title: The Water Sprites title: The Peskie Spell title: The Rainbow Wand |
KOL |
The Dragonling
(age 7-10) by Jackie French Koller fantasy ... knights/castles/dragons Catalog: Finding a baby dragon accidentally left alive after his older brother's dragonquest, Darek risks death and the anger of his people in trying to return it to the Valley of the Dragons. |
GRE |
The Zack Files Series (age 7-10) by Dan Greenburg adventure ... fantasy Zack's adventures with both the natural and the supernatural are full of fun and surprises. title: Bozo the Clone title: A Ghost Named Wanda title: Great-Grandpa's in the Litter Box title: I'm Out of my Body--Please Leave a Message title: Never Trust a Cat Who Wears Earrings title: Through the Medicine Cabinet |
ABB |
Secrets of Droon Series (age 7-10) by Tony Abbott fantasy ... magic Underneath the staircase, in a neglected storage room, a magical doorway leads Eric, Neal, and Julie to the magical land of Droon. In each adventure, our three friends use quick thinking, and some magic, to help them through. title: City in the Clouds title: The Golden Wasp title: The Hawk Bandits of Tarkoom title: The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet title: Into the Land of the Lost title: Journey to the Volcano Palace title: The Riddle of Zorfendorf Castle title: The Sleeping Giant of Goll title: The Tower of the Elf King title: Under the Serpent Sea title: Voyagers of the Silver Sand title: Voyage of the Jaffa Wind title: Quest for the Queen title: The Mysterious Island title: Dream Thief title: The Great Ice Battle title: The Knights of Silversnow title: The Magic Escapes title: The Mask of Maliban title: The Moon Scroll title: Search for the Dragon Ship title: In the Ice Caves of Krog title: The Moon Dragon |