The Thief Lord – Cornelia Funke
Two orphaned brothers, Prosper and Bo, have run away to Venice, where crumbling canals and misty alleyways shelter a secret community of street urchins. The leader of this motley crew is a clever, charming boy with a dark history of his own: He calls himself the Thief Lord. |
Dragonsdome Chronicles – Lucinda Hare***
Quenelda's greatest wish is to fly a dragon. Root, on the other hand, wishes only to avoid the fearsome creatures. But an unexpected friendship is forged, and when Dragons Dome is besieged by a deadly plot, this unlikely duo must find a way to defeat the dark forces. |
Ella Enchanted – Gail Carson Levine
How can a fairy's blessing be such a curse? At her birth, Ella of Frell was given the "gift" of obedience. But strong-willed Ella does not accept her fate. She goes on a quest, encountering ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, fairy godmothers, and handsome princes, determined to break the curse—and live happily ever after. |
His Dark Materials – Phillip Pullman***
Lyra is rushing to the cold, far North, where witch clans and armored bears rule. North, where the Gobblers take the children they steal--including her friend Roger. North, where her fearsome uncle Asriel is trying to build a bridge to a parallel world. Can one small girl make a difference in such great and terrible endeavors? |
Deltora Quest – Emily Rodda***
The evil Shadow Lord is plotting to invade the land of Deltora. All that stands against him is the magic Belt of Deltora with its powerful seven stones. Determined to find the lost stones, two unlikely companions struggle toward their first goal--the sinister Forests of Silence. |
Harry Potter – JK Rowling
All Harry Potter knows is a miserable life with his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley. But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry -- and anyone who reads about him -- will find unforgettable. |