Great middle grade fantasy & science fiction

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Stuart Wilson

If you liked The Grandest Bookshop in the World or The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, you'll love this fantasy adventure story where books have power, cats are more than…

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We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord

Garth Nix

From master storyteller Garth Nix comes the thrilling tale of a strange object with the potential to destroy the world, and what happens when it falls into the wrong hands…

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The Last Life of Lori Mills

Max Boucherat

A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the YearGaming, adventure and an incredible friendship combine in this one-of-a-kind, heart-pounding, spine-tingling adventure that takes place in the space of a single night…

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Landovel

Emily Rodda

An epic 'three parts in one' fantasy quest, in a unique, irresistible package. Compulsive reading from the author of one of the most successful children's fantasy series ever published, Deltora…

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The Midwatch

Judith Rossell

The biggest children's book of the year! The Midwatch is the long-awaited new middle-grade novel from internationally bestselling author–illustrator Judith Rossell, creator of the multi-award-winning novel Withering-by-Sea.

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The Lost Book of Magic

Amelia Mellor

A sweeping adventure that concludes The Grandest Bookshop in the World series.

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The Strange and Unlikely Tale of Montgomery, the Mysterious Bird of Mystery

Antony Elworthy

From the animator of The Corpse Bride, Coraline and Isle of Dogs, comes a hilarious, illustrated tale about Gramps's life as a magician.

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The Graveyard Gift (Fern’s School for Wayward Fae, Book 1)

Fern Forgettable

Hold your breath, make the choice, and step into Fern’s School for Wayward Fae - where students are part human and part magical. A girl with peculiar abilities discovers nothing…

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The Fairy Tale Fan Club: Legendary Letters Collected by C.C. Cecily

Richard Ayoade, David Roberts (illus.)

FAIRY-LAND EXCLUSIVE! Discover THE TRUTH about your favourite fairy-tale characters in Richard Ayoade's second children's book.

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The Ghosts of the Manor (Lockett & Wilde’s Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries, Book 1)

Lucy Strange, Pam Smy (illus.)

A fun new series of gloriously gothic mysteries, starring supernatural sleuths, Lockett & Wilde, and a cast of ghosts galore!

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Amari and the Despicable Wonders: Volume 3

B.B. Alston

The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series, that began with Amari and the Night Brothers!

Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches…

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The Age of Enchantment (Chronicles of Whetherwhy, Book 1)

Anna James, David Wyatt (illus.)

First in a brand-new fantasy series from acclaimed author Anna James, filled with seasonal magic and irresistible adventure.

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How to Free a Jinn

Raidah Shah Idil

Fast-paced middle fiction fantasy featuring a curious girl discovering a big family secret. Full of intrigue, humour, warmth, action, jungle spirits, a perilous unseen realm and ghostly battles. A wonderful…

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Westfallen

Ann Brashares, Ben Brashares

We didn't mean to change the past. Now we have to win the war.
A stunning 'what if?' story by a bestselling author about two groups of 12-year-olds - one…

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The Lost History (Talismans of Fate, Book 2)

Melanie La'Brooy

The enthralling sequel to the multi-award-winning fantasy epic The Wintrish Girl - perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Discworld

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The Best Witch in Paris

Lauren Crozier

The 2023 Text Prize winner is a magical middle-grade adventure featuring an array of enchanting characters, exotic settings, a deliciously sinister antihero and an intriguing mystery to be solved.

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Race of Wonders (Magicalia, Book 1)

Jennifer Bell

From the internationally bestselling author of Wonderscape and The Uncommoners, comes a spectacular new fantasy series for 9+ set in a world of magical creatures, ancient meteorites and secret organizations…

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The Search for the Story Realm (Yarn Quest, Book 1)

Brooke Scobie, Jade Goodwin (illus.)

A breathtaking fantasy-adventure trilogy. Do you dare step into the Realm? A magical journey awaits . . .

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Yarn Quest 2: The Great River Rescue

Brooke Scobie

The second instalment in the debut fantasy trilogy. A magical adventure awaits!

Long ago (or maybe it was yesterday?) after the Nothing but before our world's beginning, the Story Realm…

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Yarn Quest 3: The Power of the Heart

Brooke Scobie

The third book in the debut fantasy trilogy. A magical adventure awaits!

Long ago (or maybe it was just yesterday?) all of the universes were linked together. But one day…

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Shadow Fox

Carlie Sorosiak

A beautiful story of loss and belonging, all told through the eyes of a wild, affectionate, prickly fox who has a love of collecting shoes and not a small amount…

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The House at the End of the Sea

Victoria M. Adams

Saffi discovers her family has a portal to fairyland, and a long, dark past of serving the Fairy Queen. Can she find the courage to break the spell that holds…

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Read At Your Own Risk

Remy Lai

A darkly funny illustrated novel from the Victorian Premier's Literary Award-winning creator of Ghost Book about a young girl who is being haunted by an evil spirit. For fans of…

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Hi From Outer Space

Fiona Katauskas

A laugh-out-loud fish-out-of-water story (if that fish was an alien visiting Earth to complete his school project) from an award-winning cartoonist and bestselling children's author.

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The Raven’s Eye Runaways

Claire Mabey

A gripping, beautifully-told fantasy quest set in a parallel medieval world.

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The Whisperwicks: The Labyrinth of Lost and Found

Jordan Lees, Vivienne Yo (illus.)

From the most exciting new voice in children's fiction comes a spectacular adventure combining the writing power and immersive world-building of Philip Pullman and the page-turning kid-appeal of Skandar and…

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Hedgewitch: Woodwitch

Skye McKenna

The Hedgewitch series continues... Cassie, Rue and Tabitha's magical training will be put to the test as they venture deeper into the Hedge and race to find the faery treasure…

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Three Tasks for a Dragon

Eoin Colfer, P.J. Lynch (illus.)

Illustrated in a sophisticated muted palette, this is a classic quest story with a modern twist from two Irish Children's Laureates.

After his father's death, Prince Lir is tricked into…

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Kip of the Mountain

Emma Gourlay

The astonishing and magical debut novel from Melbourne writer Emma Gourlay

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

Kate DiCamillo, Julie Morstad (illus.)

From master storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes an original fairy tale, enchantingly illustrated, in which five puppets confront circumstances beyond their control with patience, cunning and high spirits.

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Spellstone

Ross Montgomery

An edge-of-your-seat fantasy adventure about friendship, sacrifice and the true meaning of magic, from the twice Costa-shortlisted author of The Midnight Guardians.

A hugely talented and accomplished storyteller. Sophie Anderson

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Once Upon a Legend

Ben Miller

The next bestselling adventure from Ben Miller - The Sword in the Stone meets The BFG.

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Worst Space Crew Ever! (Forbidden Journal of Rufus Rumble, Book 1)

Nick Long, Robin Tatlow-Lord (illus.)

Diary of A Wimpy Kid and The Brilliant World of Tom Gates meets Guardians of the Galaxy in this laugh-a-minute new series perfect for reluctant readers or those ready to…

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The Manifestor Prophecy (Nic Blake and the Remarkables, Book 1)

Angie Thomas

Internationally bestselling superstar author Angie Thomas makes her middle grade debut with the launch of a new contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore.

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Monster Island

George Ivanoff

Jurassic Park meets Stranger Things in a story where the creatures are out of this world!

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Impossible Creatures

Katherine Rundell

It was a very fine day, until something tried to eat him.

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The Vanquishers

Kalynn Bayron

The first book in a bitingly brilliant and fangtastically feisty debut middle-grade series by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron.

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Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power

P. A. Staff

The first in an extraordinary middle-grade fantasy series that takes the traditional "chosen one" narrative and flips it on its head

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Nell & the Netherbeast

Adi Rule

The Netherbeast, a slinking creature with an overwhelming stench, impossibly charms young Nell. Befriending this shapeshifter propels Nell into an unforgettable summer. A beast, a haunting, a fire, and a…

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The Impossible Secret of Lillian Velvet

Jaclyn Moriarty, Kelly Canby (illus.)

A magical book in the rich and whimsical world of the Kingdoms and Empires about a girl, a threat and a pickle jar filled with gold coins by the internationally…

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The House With a Dragon in it

Nick Lake, Emily Gravett (illus.)

An adventure to treasure from two multi award-winning creators, discover a classic story of family, friendship and believing in your own magic.

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods

Rick Riordan

The original heroes from The Lightning Thief are reunited for their biggest challenge yet

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The Field Guide: Volume 1

Holly Black

From the imagination of Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, comes the international bestselling series about the Grace siblings who find a mysterious handmade field guide in the attic of the…

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Interdimensional Explorers Book 1

Lorraine Gregory

The first in a brand-new sensationally spacey, action-packed and adventure-filled middle grade series written by the incredible Lorraine Gregory - perfect for fans of MG Leonard and David Baddiel!

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Mortal Engines (Mortal Engines, Book 1)

Philip Reeve

In this stunning literary debut, Reeve creates an unforgettable adventure story set in a dark and utterly original world. A brilliant construction that offers new wonders at every turn. –…

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The Dreamweavers

G. Z. Schmidt

Twin siblings journey through the City of Ashes and visit the Jade Rabbit to save their grandpa in this Chinese folklore-inspired fantasy adventure.

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Jujuland: Koku Akanbi and the Heart of Midnight (Book 1)

Maria Motunrayo Adebisi

When Koku accidentally unleashes an ancient demon on a school trip, he must enter the magical world of Olori to claim his power.

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Magic Awry: Volume 2

Sarah Armstrong

In this thrilling sequel to middle-grade fantasy adventure Big Magic, a young magician will do whatever it takes to save magic – but at what cost?

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Great middle grade fantasy & science fiction

The 113th Assistant Librarian

We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord

The Last Life of Lori Mills

Landovel

The Midwatch

The Lost Book of Magic

The Strange and Unlikely Tale of Montgomery, the Mysterious Bird of Mystery

The Graveyard Gift (Fern’s School for Wayward Fae, Book 1)

The Fairy Tale Fan Club: Legendary Letters Collected by C.C. Cecily

The Ghosts of the Manor (Lockett & Wilde’s Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries, Book 1)

Amari and the Despicable Wonders: Volume 3

The Age of Enchantment (Chronicles of Whetherwhy, Book 1)

How to Free a Jinn

Westfallen

The Lost History (Talismans of Fate, Book 2)

The Best Witch in Paris

Race of Wonders (Magicalia, Book 1)

The Search for the Story Realm (Yarn Quest, Book 1)

Yarn Quest 2: The Great River Rescue

Yarn Quest 3: The Power of the Heart

Shadow Fox

The House at the End of the Sea

Read At Your Own Risk

Hi From Outer Space

The Raven’s Eye Runaways

The Whisperwicks: The Labyrinth of Lost and Found

Hedgewitch: Woodwitch

Three Tasks for a Dragon

Kip of the Mountain

The Puppets of Spelhorst

Spellstone

Once Upon a Legend

Worst Space Crew Ever! (Forbidden Journal of Rufus Rumble, Book 1)

The Manifestor Prophecy (Nic Blake and the Remarkables, Book 1)

Monster Island

Impossible Creatures

The Vanquishers

Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power

Nell & the Netherbeast

The Impossible Secret of Lillian Velvet

The House With a Dragon in it

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods

The Field Guide: Volume 1

Interdimensional Explorers Book 1

Mortal Engines (Mortal Engines, Book 1)

The Dreamweavers

Jujuland: Koku Akanbi and the Heart of Midnight (Book 1)

Magic Awry: Volume 2