#MiddleGraders

The Feather Chase
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They start chasing a mystery—then it chases them. Twelve-year-old cousins Sophie and Jessica don't have much in common. Sophie loves hiking and her small town. Jessica would rather be shopping in a city. The only mystery is how they'll be able to spend the summer together. Then . . . they find a briefcase in the forest with a surprise inside. When they hear footsteps behind them and bad guys run after them, they have no choice but to work together to solve the mystery of The Feather Chase. The Feather Chase is the first book in the Crime-Solving Cousins Mysteries. If you (or the eight- to twelve-year-olds in your life) like Nancy Drew, Theodore Boone, or the Hardy Boys, then you’ll love Shannon L. Brown’s fun, fast-paced books for kids. Buy The Feather Chase and begin solving the mystery today!

Author: Shannon L. Brown AgeGroup: 9-12 Genre: Fiction, Mystery
frostheart3
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The bestselling Frostheart trilogy concludes with this epic story of bravery, loyalty and friendship.

Ash faces his greatest challenge yet as the EVIL Wraith leader Shaard unleashes the DREADED Devourer from its centuries-long imprisonment.

Only by uniting can the peoples of the Snow Sea hope to stand against the monster's wrath, but as the Devourer targets the stronghold of Aurora, the tribes remain as divided as ever.

In a last desperate move, Ash and the crew of the Frostheart journey to the yeti lands, where humans are forbidden, in search of the truth about the Devourer's origins, and the one weakness that may prove its undoing…

Author: Jamie Littler Illustrator: Jamie Littler AgeGroup: 9-12 Genre: Fantasy Fiction
Frostheart2
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Sequel to the bestselling Frostheart - the crew are back for another thrilling adventure!
Ash and the rest of the Frostheart's brave crew have finally arrived at the majestic stronghold of Aurora - and Ash's mind is blown.

It's an extraordinary place - unlike anything he's ever seen - and he can't wait to solve the next clue that will lead him to his parents.

But it's quickly clear that even Aurora isn't safe for Song Weavers. A fanatical Pathfinder captain has turned the city against Ash and his kind - and it's not long before the Frostheart has to make another break for freedom.

But when a vicious Wraith attack leaves Ash, Lunah, Rook and Tobu stranded on the ice, they will have to use all their strength and cunning to reach safety. But what they find is even more incredible...

Author: Jamie Littler Illustrator: Jamie Littler AgeGroup: 9-12 Genre: Fantasy Fiction
The Marvellers
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Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute, a magic school in the clouds where Marvellers from around the world practice their cultural arts, like brewing Indian spice elixirs and bartering with pesky Irish pixies.

Despite her excitement, Ella discovers that being the first isn’t easy—some Marvellers mistrust her magic, which they deem “bad and unnatural.” But eventually, she finds friends in elixirs teacher, Masterji Thakur, and fellow misfits Brigit, a girl who hates magic, and Jason, a boy with a fondness for magical creatures.

When a dangerous criminal known as the Ace of Anarchy escapes prison, supposedly with a Conjuror’s aid, tensions grow in the Marvellian world and Ella becomes the target of suspicion. Worse, Masterji Thakur mysteriously disappears while away on a research trip. With the help of her friends and her own growing powers, Ella must find a way to clear her family’s name and track down her mentor before it’s too late.

Author: Dhonielle Clayton Illustrator: Khadijah Khatib AgeGroup: 9-12 Genre: Fantasy Fiction, Fiction
Frankie Best Hates Quests
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Frankie Best likes watching YouTube and eating Pot Noodles. She doesn’t like being forced to embark on mega-dangerous quests. Nope, no thank you. But that’s exactly what she has to do when what was supposed to be a quiet weekend at her Grandad’s house turns into an epic rescue mission. It’s down to Frankie and her brother Joel to save their Grandad when he is kidnapped by gnoblins (yes, gnoblins!). The pair head off to a magical realm where they encounter creatures, terrifying enemies, and worst of all – no Wi-Fi!

Author: Chris Smith & Kenneth Anderson AgeGroup: 9-12 Genre: Fantasy Fiction, Fiction
Orpans Of The Tide
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The City was built on a sharp mountain that jutted improbably from the sea, and the sea kept trying to claim it back. That grey morning, once the tide had retreated, a whale was found on a rooftop. 
When a mysterious boy washes in with the tide, the citizens believe he's the Enemy - the god who drowned the world - come again to cause untold chaos.Only Ellie, a fearless young inventor living in a workshop crammed with curiosities, believes he's innocent.But the Enemy can take possession of any human body and the ruthless Inquisition are determined to destroy it forever. 
To save the boy, Ellie must prove who he really is - even if that means revealing her own dangerous secret . . . 
 

Author: Struan Murray Illustrator: Manuel Sumberac AgeGroup: 9-12 Genre: Fantasy Fiction, Fiction
Redwall
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Redwall Abbey, tranquil home to a community of peace-loving mice, is threatened by the evil, one-eyed rat warlord Cluny the Scourge and his battle-hardened horde of predators.Cluny is certain that Redwall will fall easily to his fearsome army but he hasn't bargained for the courage and strength of the Redwall mice and their loyal woodland friends . . . 
 

Author: Brian Jacques Illustrator: Gary Chalk AgeGroup: 9-12 Genre: Fantasy Fiction, Fiction
Frostheart
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Way out in the furthest part of the known world, a tiny stronghold exists all on its own, cut off from the rest of human-kin by monsters that lurk beneath the Snow Sea.

There, a boy called Ash waits for the return of his parents, singing a forbidden lullaby to remind him of them... and doing his best to avoid his very, VERY grumpy yeti guardian, Tobu.

But life is about to get a whole lot more crazy-adventurous for Ash.

When a brave rescue attempt reveals he has amazing magical powers, he's whisked aboard the Frostheart, a sleigh packed full of daring explorers who could use his help. But can they help him find his family . . . ?

Author: Jamie Littler Illustrator: Jamie Littler AgeGroup: 9-12 Genre: Fantasy Fiction, Fiction
A Wizard of Earthsea
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The island of Gont is a land famous for wizards. Of these, some say the greatest - and surely the greatest voyager - is the man called Sparrowhawk. As a reckless, awkward boy, he discovered the great power that was in him - with terrifying consequences. Tempted by pride to try spells beyond his means, Sparrowhawk lets loose an evil shadow-beast in his land. Only he can destroy it, and the quest leads him to the farthest corner of Earthsea.

Author: Ursula Le Guin AgeGroup: 9-12 Genre: Fantasy Fiction, Fiction
Double Trouble
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Ivy and Maggie have been best friends ever since they were born at exactly the same minute on Friday 13th - twelve years ago. They're always on the lookout for their next adventure, and, when strange and mysterious things start to happen in Crowood Peak, it's up to them to work out what's going on.

All the evidence points to the old house next door with purple smoke coming out of the chimney, and a new owner who looks suspiciously like a witch!

Can Ivy and Maggie solve the mystery of Hokum House, or will this adventure spell more mischief than even the Double Trouble Society can manage?

Author: Carrie Hope Fletcher Illustrator: Davide Ortu AgeGroup: 9-12 Genre: Fiction