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Guardians of Ga’Hoole Survivors A Wolf called Wonder Pax These stories follow animal protagonists navigating survival, loyalty, and belonging, as they face danger, form bonds, and discover strength in the wild.   Here’s what they’re about   Warriors: Into the Wild Rusty, a house cat, has always dreamed of life beyond his comfortable home. When he ventures into the forest, he discovers a hidden world of wild cat clans, each with its own rules, loyalties, and rivalries. Renamed

The Bad Guys Dragon Rider Amari and the Night Brothers These stories blend humour, adventure, and unlikely heroes, following misfit characters who discover courage, friendship, and their own strengths in exciting, imaginative worlds.   Here’s what they’re about   How to Train Your Dragon Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is the son of a Viking chief — but he’s not exactly the fierce warrior his tribe expects. When it’s time to train a dragon, Hiccup ends up with a small, stubborn

City of the Plague God The Egypt Game The Last Shadow Warrior Eleanor, Alice, and the Roosevelt Ghosts Each of these books blends mystery, history, and a touch of the supernatural, perfect for readers who love spooky adventures grounded in real-world emotion. Here’s what they’re about   The Mummy in the Attic When a strange mummy linked to Ancient Egypt enters his life, Tom McNabb finds himself caught in a mystery that refuses to stay buried. As unsettling events unfold, Tom

Greenwild: The World Behind the Door by Pari Thomson The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat Wildwood by Colin Meloy These books are united by a love of curiosity, nature, and discovery, blending real or imagined worlds with environmental awareness, hidden places, and brave young protagonists. Each story celebrates exploration, connection, and the quiet power of noticing — and protecting — the world around us. Here’s what they’re about   The Green Kingdom When Caspia’s fam

Middle grade books set in Ancient Egypt capture the joy of exploring a world of golden tombs, secret hieroglyphs, clever curses, and brave kids who dare to uncover the mysteries of the past. The Red Pyramid – Rick Riordan When siblings Carter and Sadie discover their link to the Egyptian gods, they must master ancient magic to stop chaos from consuming the modern world. Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll – Scott Peters A young scribe must solve the disappearance of a stolen scrol

There’s a special kind of wonder in magical middle grade stories set in the real world – where everyday streets, schools, and backyards shimmer with the thrilling possibility that something extraordinary might be hiding just out of sight. Summer of L.U.C.K.  By Laura Segal Stegman Three children at summer camp discover a magical carnival in an abandoned warehouse. They must help the ghost of the carnival's owner revive the carnival before the summer ends, which also helps the