April 2024 Book Recommendations
Fantasy Books!
“All around us are miracles. Most are marvelous and wonderful and bright and so clearly seen. But not all. Because there can be miracles even in the midst of unfathomable sadness and anger, even in the depths of grief and confusion. And these, these are the hidden ones, the ones we must search for. ” (The Miraculous)
I recently got an email asking for fantasy recommendations (By the way, I love emails like this…please feel free to email me your specific requests!). As I was putting together the list I realized it was a great round-up and wanted to share it with everyone. Here are six fantasy books I’d recommend!
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Alliana, Girl of Dragons
This is the story of Alliana, who once believed in dreams and fairy tales, but then her grandmother passed away and life with her wicked stepmother gets more and more difficult. An engaging fantasy from Julie Abe perfect for readers who enjoy reading books with dragons!
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Into the Glades
Author Laura Sebastian creates a world filled with magical creatures in the swamp. The Glades are a peaceful place until Cordelia’s father dies and a dark curse sweeps over the land. Cordelia and her best friend Larkin set out to break the curse, but things don’t go as planned.
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The Gilded Girl
Any child can spark magic, but only the elite are allowed to kindle it. Emma has grown up wealthy and is used to having the best of everything. But then her father dies and she is left penniless. When Emma becomes a servant at a nearby magic school, she makes a pact with Izzy, a fellow servant: If Izzy teaches Emma how to survive as a servant, Emma will reveal to Izzy what she knows about magic. Perfect for fans who like a mix of fantasy and magical realism!
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The Last Shadow Warrior
"Percy Jackson meets Thor in a laugh-out-loud, action-packed adventure inspired by Norse mythology."
Author Sam Subity will have you on the edge of your seat turning to the next page and laughing out loud while reading The Last Shadow Warrior (there is an epic battle scene in a pool, with a sea monster!). Abby comes from a long line of Viking warriors trained to fight Grendels. But what if there are no more Grendels?
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Rea and the Blood of the Nectar
A thrilling fantasy, set in Darjeeling, India, and the fantastical realm of Astranthia. Author Payal Doshi takes readers on a journey following twelve-year-old Rea Chettri on her secret quest to find her missing twin brother. Page turning fantasy for upper middle grade readers!
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Wingless
Wingless sprite Asher Songfeather is sure of one thing…Bat sprites can’t be trusted. But when his adoptive sister becomes deathly ill and he sets off on a quest to save her, he is forced to rethink everything. Hear from author Catherine Witzaney about the book below.
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