Lush Books

Middle grade hero’s journey stories capture the joy of watching ordinary kids step beyond their comfort zones, face the impossible, and discover the courage, friendship, and heart that make them truly extraordinary The Adventurers Guild by Zack Loran Clark & Nick Eliopulos Two unlikely friends are thrown into a dangerous guild meant to protect their city from monsters – and must uncover dark secrets that threaten everyone they love. The Oddmire, Book 1: Changeling by William

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