William StarkAug 22, 20204 minThe Lost Property Office by James R. Hannibal: British steampunk mystery Thirteen year-old Jack Buckles has a strange ability: he can find things. Simply by touching stone or metal, he can experience...
William StarkAug 22, 20204 minThe Fourth Ruby by James Hannibal: Genghis Khan and teleporting thieves Jack Buckles’ newly discovered tracker abilities which allow him to see the past are strangely absent, and others view him as dangerous...
William StarkJun 8, 20205 minThe Griffin’s Feather by Cornelia Funke: Fantastic creatures and a globe-trotting quest The silver dragon Firedrake and his young rider Ben must help locate a rare griffin feather to save the last known Pegasus eggs...
William StarkMay 22, 20204 minPeter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier: Whimsical adventure In this fun take on the classic quest-story, Jonathan Auxier tells the story of Peter Nimble, a poor blind thief boy who gains magical...
William StarkMar 23, 20203 minThe Ghosts of Greenglass House by Kate Milford: Thieves and smugglersWhen a group of carolers known as “the Waits” arrive at Greenglass House and people start being mysteriously attacked, it’s up to Milo to...
William StarkMar 9, 20203 minOn the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson: Adventure, peril, and toothy cows This story, which incorporates both quirky humor and excellent lessons about family and loyalty, tells the story of Igiby siblings as they..
William StarkMar 9, 20204 minNorth! Or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson: Quirky fantasy quest-story In a similar vein to the first book in the Wingfeather Saga, this book chronicles the risky escapades of the Igiby family as they flee...
William StarkJan 17, 20203 minThe Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart: Riddles and rhymes Reynard “Reynie” Muldoon is sent to take a series of tests for “gifted children,” and as a result, finds himself as a member of a team of...
William StarkJan 17, 20203 minThe Mysterious Benedict Society and The Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart: A global chase“The Mysterious Benedict Society” attempt to track down their friend and patron Nicholas Benedict, who has gone missing while attempting...
William StarkJan 17, 20204 minThe Mysterious Benedict Society and Prisoners’ Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart: Traps and telepathy “The Mysterious Benedict Society” must deal once more with the evil genius Ledroptha Curtain and his “Ten Men,” when a blackout darkens...
William StarkDec 31, 20193 minSilver on the Tree by Susan Cooper: Epic ending to an epic seriesTogether, the protagonists of the previous four books travel to Wales in a quest that will take them through space and time...
William StarkDec 30, 20193 minThe Grey King by Susan Cooper: A new twist on old legends When Will Stanton travels to Wales to recover from a severe illness, he quickly becomes entangled in a series of events which...
William StarkDec 30, 20193 minGreenwitch by Susan Cooper: Dark, Light, and Wild Magic Enlisted by their mysterious uncle, Merriman Lyons, Simon, Jane, and Barney Drew embark on a quest to find an ancient golden grail, which...
William StarkDec 30, 20193 minThe Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper: Epic English quest-tale On his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers that he is the last of the “Old Ones,” immortal beings tasked with defending mankind...
William StarkDec 30, 20193 minOver Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper: Maps, magic, and ancient treasure When three British children discover an ancient map in the attic while on holiday in Cornwall, they are plunged into a centuries-old...
William StarkDec 30, 20193 minLeepike Ridge by N. D. Wilson: Tom Sawyer meets The OdysseyThis 224-page novel by N. D. Wilson borrows themes and imagery from classics such as the Odyssey, yet remains as exciting and readable as...
William StarkDec 30, 20193 minGreenglass House by Kate Milford: Ghosts and games Told from the viewpoint of Milo Pine, Greenglass House follows the series of events that occur when items start to go missing after...
William StarkDec 30, 20194 minBoys of Blur by N. D. Wilson: Beowulf in the Everglades Author N. D. Wilson juxtaposes the plot of the epic poem Beowulf with a contemporary fantasy backstory and characters in this book...
William StarkDec 30, 20193 minAn Enemy at Green Knowe by Lucy Boston: Alchemy and magicWhen a strange woman rents a nearby house and visits the old manor house Green Knowe in search of an alchemical tome from the 1600s...