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Holly Black

28 Books
Holly Black is an acclaimed American author best known for her captivating children's and young adult fantasy novels. She is the creator of the bestselling The Folk of the Air series, which includes The Wicked King, and the co-creator of the beloved middle-grade series The Spiderwick Chronicles. Her work frequently explores dark, intricate realms of faerie and urban fantasy, earning her numerous awards and a dedicated global readership.

The Darkest Part Of The Forest

Holly Black

Fantasy Magic
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Modern Faerie Tales

Tithe

Holly Black

Fiction Magic
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The Stolen Heir Duology

The Stolen Heir

Holly Black

Adventure Magic
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Modern Faerie Tales

Valiant

Holly Black

Fantasy Magic
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The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

Holly Black

Monsters
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The Curse Workers

White Cat

Holly Black

Fantasy Magic
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Folk Of The Air

Holly Black

Adventure Magic
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The Folk of the Air

The Queen of Nothing

Holly Black

Fantasy Kings
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The Folk of the Air

The Cruel Prince

Holly Black

Adventure Fantasy
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The Stolen Heir Duology

The Prisoner's Throne

Holly Black

Action Kings
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The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Ironwood Tree

Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi

Adventure Family
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Doll Bones

Holly Black, Nick Podehl

Adventure Fantasy
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The Spiderwick Chronicles

Lucinda's Secret

Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi

Adventure Fantasy
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The Folk of the Air

The Wicked King

Holly Black, Caitlin Kelly

Adventure Fantasy
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The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Seeing Stone

Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi

Adventure Fantasy
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The Folk of the Air

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

Holly Black, Rovina Cai

Fantasy Kings
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Magisterium

The Iron Trial

Holly Black, Cassandra Clare

Action Adventure
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Magisterium

The Golden Tower

Holly Black, Cassandra Clare

Action Adventure
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Magisterium

The Bronze Key

Holly Black, Cassandra Clare

Adventure Fantasy
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The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Spiderwick Chronicles

Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi

Adventure Fantasy
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The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Field Guide

Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi

Adventure Fantasy
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Magisterium

The Copper Gauntlet

Holly Black, Cassandra Clare

Action Adventure
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The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Wrath of Mulgarath

Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi

Action Adventure
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Magisterium

The Silver Mask

Holly Black, Cassandra Clare

Action Adventure
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Swashbuckling Fantasy: 10 Thrilling Tales of Magical Adventure

Scott Westerfeld, Holly Black, Margaret Peterson Haddix, D. J. MacHale, Obert Skye, Alan Snow, Anne Ursu, Jane Johnson, Kai Meyer, Linda Buckley-Archer

Anthologies Fantasy
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Zombies vs. Unicorns

Scott Westerfeld, Garth Nix, Holly Black, Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson, Justine Larbalestier, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Carrie Ryan, Kathleen Duey, Meg Cabot, Margo Lanagan, Naomi Novik, Diana Peterfreund

Anthologies Fantasy
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Faeries Never Lie: Tales to Revel In

Holly Black, Dhonielle Clayton, Kwame Mbalia, Chloe Gong, Zoraida Córdova, Nafiza Azad, Tessa Gratton, Ryan La Sala, L.L. McKinney, Anna-Marie McLemore, Kaitlyn Sage Patterson, Rory Power, Christine Day, Natalie C. Parker

Anthologies Fantasy
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All the Wrong Questions

File Under: 13 Suspicious Incidents: Reports 7-13

Lemony Snicket, Jon Klassen, Holly Black, Libba Bray, Seth, Jon Scieszka, Terry Gross, Sarah Vowell, Ira Glass, Sophie Blackall, Chris Kluwe, Sook-Yin Lee, Rachel Maddow, Stephin Merritt, Wesley Stace

Humor Mystery
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By: Holly Black
In the peculiar town of Fairfold, humans and faeries exist side by side, bound by ancient and often cruel bargains. Deep within the surrounding woods rests a glass coffin containing a sleeping boy with sharp horns and ears like knives. For as long as they can remember, Hazel and her brother, Ben, have visited the coffin, spinning elaborate tales about the mysterious prince trapped inside. They dreamed of being the valiant knights who would one day save him, convinced he was different from the terrifying Folk who lurk in the shadows and prey on unsuspecting tourists. But as Hazel grows older, she leaves those childhood fantasies behind, accepting that the horned boy will remain asleep forever. Everything fractures the day the coffin shatters and the prince awakens. As dangerous magic spills into Fairfold and turns their reality upside down, Hazel must confront the secrets she has buried.
Fantasy Magic Monsters
13-18 Years 336 Pages
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Modern Faerie Tales

Tithe

By: Holly Black
Kaye has always known that magic is real, hiding just out of sight in the shadows of the ordinary world. Drifting from city to city with her mother's rock band, she relies on her rare ability to see the hidden faeries that most people walk right past. But when an unexpected attack forces her family back to her childhood home in New Jersey, the magical world she thought she understood suddenly turns deadly. Deep in the familiar woods, Kaye discovers an injured faerie knight with a dangerous secret. Choosing to save his life binds her to him and drags her straight into the heart of a vicious, centuries-old war. The dazzling and brutal Seelie and Unseelie Courts are fighting for ultimate control, and Kaye is no longer just an observer. She is a vital piece in their lethal game. To survive the dark temptations and violent politics of the faerie realm, Kaye must figure out who to trust when everyone is a master of deception. This gripping story blends gritty reality with dangerous magic, plunging you into a world where survival means outsmarting immortals and facing the terrifying truth about your own identity.
Fiction Magic
13-18 Years 267 Pages
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The Stolen Heir Duology

The Stolen Heir

By: Holly Black
Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent, but the danger in Elfhame is far from over. In the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel, using an ancient relic to create terrifying monsters of stick and snow to exact her revenge. Suren, the child queen of the Court of Teeth, is the only person with power over her mother. But Suren has fled to the human world, living feral and lonely in the woods, believing herself forgotten. That is, until she is chased through the night streets by a storm hag and saved by Prince Oak, the charming and manipulative heir to Elfhame. Oak is on a deadly mission into the north, and he desperately needs Suren’s help. To survive, Suren must guard her heart against the boy she once knew and a prince she cannot fully trust. Return to the opulent, treacherous world of Elfhame in this captivating tale of betrayal, dangerous desires, and dark magic.
Adventure Magic
13-18 Years 384 Pages
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Modern Faerie Tales

Valiant

By: Holly Black
Seventeen-year-old Valerie has left everything behind. Fleeing a life that shattered her trust, she escapes into the labyrinthine subway tunnels of New York City. There, she reinvents herself and falls in with a tight-knit crew of squatters who call the underground shadows home. But the deeper Val goes into this hidden world, the more she realizes her new friends are hiding dark and dangerous secrets. When Val is coaxed into tracking down the hidden lair of a mysterious and terrifying creature, the reality of the city beneath the city is finally revealed. She is pulled into an ancient, magical conflict where survival means striking impossible bargains. As her friends become something she no longer recognizes, Val finds an unexpected connection with an honorable monster. To make it out alive, she will have to decide who to trust and exactly how much she is willing to risk.
Fantasy Magic Monsters
13-18 Years 320 Pages
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By: Holly Black
Tana wakes up after an ordinary party to find herself completely alone, surrounded by the bodies of her friends. The vampires have struck. The only other survivors are her infected, increasingly dangerous ex-boyfriend and a mysterious boy harboring a dark secret. Now, Tana is on the run, but there is nowhere truly safe to go. Her only chance at survival means heading toward the one place no one ever wants to enter: Coldtown. These walled, quarantined cities are decadent, blood-soaked traps where humans and monsters mingle in a glamorous game of predator and prey. Once you go through the gates, you can never leave. Determined and desperate, Tana embarks on a terrifying race against the clock. She must navigate a wicked, opulent world of rage, revenge, and deadly romance to save herself and the boys she brought with her. It is a desperate gamble right into the heart of darkness, where the line between human and monster disappears completely.
Monsters
13-18 Years 338 Pages
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The Curse Workers

White Cat

By: Holly Black
Cassel Sharpe lives in a world where a simple touch can change everything. He comes from a notorious family of curse workers, people born with the illegal and terrifying power to alter emotions, memories, and even luck with their bare hands. But Cassel is the ultimate outsider. He has no magic of his own, making him the only straight kid in a dangerously crooked family. Worse, he is haunted by the terrifying belief that he murdered his best friend, Lila. Lately, Cassel has been sleepwalking, driven out into the night by haunting dreams of a mysterious white cat. When he realizes his older brothers are hiding dangerous secrets from him, Cassel begins to suspect that his lack of magic has made him the perfect pawn in a massive, deadly con game. To uncover the truth about his past and protect his future, Cassel will have to outsmart the greatest con men in the business.
Fantasy Magic Mystery
13-18 Years 272 Pages
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By: Holly Black
Jude was only seven years old when her parents were murdered and she was dragged away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Now, ten years later, she wants nothing more than to belong in this beautiful but deadly world, even though she is merely a mortal. The problem? Most of the fey despise humans. No one hates her more than Prince Cardan, the youngest and most wicked son of the High King. To survive and win a place at the Court, Jude must defy him and face the terrifying consequences. As she dives deeper into palace intrigues and dark deceptions, Jude discovers she has a surprising talent for bloodshed and strategy. But when a looming civil war threatens to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, she must risk everything—and forge a dangerous alliance—to save her sisters and Faerie itself. Step into a mesmerizing world of magic, betrayal, and deadly ambition in this breathtaking fantasy adventure.
Adventure Magic
13-18 Years
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The Folk of the Air

The Queen of Nothing

By: Holly Black
Power is intoxicating to acquire, but nearly impossible to keep. Jude learned this brutal lesson the moment she released her leverage over the wicked King Cardan, only to face an immediate and stunning betrayal. Now stripped of her authority and exiled to the mortal realm, the former mortal Queen of Faerie finds herself completely powerless. But Jude refuses to be broken. She bides her time, meticulously planning to tear back everything that was stolen from her. Her chance to return arrives when her twin sister, Taryn, shows up on her doorstep desperate for help. To save Taryn's life, Jude must risk stepping back into the treacherous halls of the Faerie Court. Returning to Elfhame means navigating a kingdom on the razor's edge of war and confronting her complicated, agonizing feelings for the king who banished her. As Jude slips deep behind enemy lines, she becomes tangled in a web of bloody politics and shifting loyalties.
Fantasy Kings Magic Queens
13-18 Years 278 Pages
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The Folk of the Air

The Cruel Prince

By: Holly Black
Jude was only seven years old when her parents were murdered and she was stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, she wants nothing more than to truly belong in this magical, terrifying world. But there is one massive problem: Jude is a mortal, and many of the beautiful, immortal fey absolutely despise humans. The cruelest of them all is Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King. To win a place at the Court and prove she is not weak, Jude knows she must defy him, no matter the terrifying consequences. As she pushes back against Cardan's torment, she quickly becomes entangled in a dangerous web of palace intrigue, royal deceptions, and dark magic. You will be completely captivated as Jude discovers her own hidden capacity for trickery and bloodshed. With a brutal civil war threatening to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, Jude must risk her life and forge a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself. Step into a lush, cutthroat world where beauty hides the deadliest of blades.
Adventure Fantasy Kings Magic Queens
13-18 Years 390 Pages
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The Stolen Heir Duology

The Prisoner's Throne

By: Holly Black
Prince Oak is paying a terrible price for his betrayal. Trapped in the freezing, unforgiving north, he is bound to the will of a monstrous new queen. Stripped of his usual power, Oak must rely entirely on his sharp charm and careful calculations just to stay alive in a court that wants him dead. Meanwhile, High King Cardan and High Queen Jude will stop at nothing to retrieve their stolen heir, preparing to unleash the full force of Elfhame to bring him home. But Oak faces an impossible choice. Should he try to win back the trust of the girl he has always loved, or must he remain loyal to his family and destroy her reign forever? As alliances shift and deadly secrets come to light, Oak must decide where his true loyalties lie. You will be captivated by this dark, thrilling fantasy filled with dangerous magic, heartbreaking romance, and shocking royal betrayals.
Action Kings Magic Queens
13-18 Years
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The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Ironwood Tree

By: Holly Black , Tony DiTerlizzi
The hidden world of faeries is becoming far too dangerous for the Grace children. Their troubles escalate rapidly when a pack of foul-smelling goblins snatches Simon, and a band of deceptive elves attempts to trap Jared. Everyone in the magical realm seems desperate to get their hands on Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide. The siblings hoped that losing the book would finally leave them in peace, but the exact opposite is happening. At school, a bizarre shapeshifter is running the halls disguised as Jared, ruining his reputation. The stakes turn deadly when Mallory goes missing entirely during her fencing meet, and a mysterious toxin begins wiping out the local plants and animals. All the clues lead Jared and Simon straight to an abandoned, dangerous quarry just outside of town, a place now controlled by hostile dwarves. Time is running out for the brothers to outsmart a dark conspiracy and save their sister.
Adventure Family Fantasy Magic Monsters
9-12 Years 144 Pages
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By: Holly Black , Nick Podehl
Zach, Poppy, and Alice have been best friends for years, bound together by an incredible, ongoing game of imagination. In their shared world of pirates and thieves, a creepy bone-china doll known as the Great Queen rules over everything. But middle school changes things. When Zach is pressured by his father to give up make-believe, he suddenly quits the game, leaving his friends behind and threatening to break their bond forever. The game takes a terrifying turn in the real world when Poppy begins having vivid, terrifying dreams about the Great Queen. She claims the doll is carrying the restless ghost of a girl named Eleanor, who will never find peace until her ashes are properly buried in a distant, empty grave. Setting off on a thrilling and eerie midnight journey across the country, the three friends must face their changing friendship and decide if the ghost is real or just another story.
Adventure Fantasy Ghosts Mystery
9-12 Years 272 Pages
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The Spiderwick Chronicles

Lucinda's Secret

By: Holly Black , Tony DiTerlizzi
The hidden world around the Spiderwick Estate is getting far too dangerous for the Grace children. With hungry goblins, terrifying trolls, and an angry house boggart all causing chaos, Jared, Simon, and Mallory are running out of ways to protect themselves. The mysterious Field Guide has brought them nothing but trouble, and they desperately need answers before the magical creatures outside their doors close in for good. Running out of options, the siblings decide to seek out the one person who might actually understand what they are going through. They track down their Great-Aunt Lucinda to ask for her help and uncover the truth about their eccentric Uncle Arthur. But what they learn from Lucinda changes everything they thought they knew about the magical world. Now, the Grace children must make a daring choice that will put their courage to the ultimate test.
Adventure Fantasy Magic Monsters
9-12 Years 136 Pages
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The Folk of the Air

The Wicked King

By: Holly Black , Caitlin Kelly
Jude has made the ultimate play for power. By binding the wicked King Cardan to her command, she has secretly become the true ruler of the Faerie throne. But controlling a king who despises her is only the beginning of her problems. As the newly installed seneschal, Jude must navigate the treacherous, shifting alliances of the High Court while keeping her younger brother safely hidden in the mortal world. Cardan proves to be a frustratingly unpredictable puppet, doing everything he can to humiliate Jude even as their twisted fascination with each other deepens. When a shocking betrayal threatens her life and everything she has fought to protect, Jude realizes that power is much harder to hold onto than it is to seize. She must uncover the traitor within her inner circle and confront her own tangled feelings if she hopes to survive the deadly games of Elfhame.
Adventure Fantasy Kings Magic
13-18 Years 326 Pages
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The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Seeing Stone

By: Holly Black , Tony DiTerlizzi
The secret world around the Spiderwick Estate is far more dangerous than the Grace children ever imagined. When goblins ambush the woods and snatch Simon, his brother Jared and sister Mallory are thrust into a desperate rescue mission. Their only advantage is a magical artifact known as the Seeing Stone, a rare object that pulls back the veil on a hidden, treacherous landscape. Looking through the stone allows Jared and Mallory to track creatures that are normally completely invisible to human eyes. As they plunge deeper into the perilous forest surrounding their great-aunt's Victorian home, they must outsmart vicious goblins and navigate a world where a single misstep could cost them their brother. The magical creatures they encounter are not the friendly fairies of bedtime stories, but cunning adversaries intent on protecting their realm. The siblings must rely on their wits, their courage, and Arthur Spiderwick's mysterious guide to survive the deadly forces closing in around them.
Adventure Fantasy Magic Monsters
13-18 Years 108 Pages
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By: Holly Black , Rovina Cai
Long before he became the cruel prince or the high king of Elfhame, Cardan was a faerie child with a wickedly sharp tongue and a heart seemingly carved from stone. This captivating journey dives into the enigmatic past of the High Court's most unpredictable ruler, revealing the pivotal moments that shaped him. Told entirely from Cardan's own perspective, the narrative pieces together the fragments of his dramatic life, from his harsh early years to adventures that stretch beyond his reign. As he visits the mortal world and faces formidable adversaries like the troll woman Aslog, Cardan's carefully constructed armor begins to crack. You will discover the hidden vulnerabilities and unexpected humor behind his arrogant facade. The story bridges familiar events from the treacherous politics of Elfhame with thrilling new encounters, pulling you back into a dangerous world of dark romance and deadly faerie bargains.
Fantasy Kings Magic Short Stories
13-18 Years 200 Pages
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Magisterium

The Iron Trial

By: Holly Black , Cassandra Clare
Most kids would do anything to pass the Iron Trial and learn magic. Callum Hunt is the exact opposite. All his life, his father has warned him that magic is dangerous and the Magisterium is a place to be avoided at all costs. So when the time comes for the trial, Call tries his absolute hardest to fail. Unfortunately for him, he is terrible at failing. Now, Call has been admitted into the Magisterium, a spectacular but sinister school hidden deep underground. As he begins his training, he quickly discovers that the world of magic is far more complicated and deadly than his father ever let on. With dark ties to his own mysterious past and a twisty path to his future, Call must navigate new friendships, dangerous tests, and secrets that could change everything. The Iron Trial is just the beginning, and the biggest, most perilous test is still waiting in the shadows.
Action Adventure Fantasy Friendship Magic
9-12 Years 304 Pages
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Magisterium

The Golden Tower

By: Holly Black , Cassandra Clare
Magic has the power to save the world or completely destroy it. In the epic conclusion to the thrilling Magisterium series, Callum Hunt is pushed to the absolute brink. After surviving years of dangerous magical training, deadly enemies, and shocking betrayals, Call and his friends are facing their greatest challenge yet. The magical world is teetering on the edge of annihilation, and the choices Call makes will determine the fate of everyone he loves. As dark forces gather and the ultimate battle looms, Call must confront the truth about his own powers and the legacy of the Enemy of Death. Can he harness his magic to protect his friends, or will the darkness inside him finally take over? Packed with heart-stopping action, incredible twists, and unforgettable friendships, this monumental finale will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
Action Adventure Fantasy Magic
9-12 Years 239 Pages
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Magisterium

The Bronze Key

By: Holly Black , Cassandra Clare
Magic can save you, but in the wrong hands, it can kill you. It is supposed to be a time of celebration at the Magisterium. The terrifying Enemy of Death has been defeated, and Callum, Tamara, and Aaron are being hailed as heroes by the magical world. But during a party held in their honor, the unthinkable happens: a fellow student is brutally murdered. The horrifying truth quickly becomes clear there is a spy hiding within the school, and no one is safe. Using the powerful magic they have spent years mastering, the trio must risk their lives to track down the killer before they strike again. But as they dig deeper into the mystery, they uncover a deadly secret that could destroy everything they have fought to protect. Step back into a world of dark magic and thrilling suspense where danger lurks in every shadow.
Adventure Fantasy Magic Mystery
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 258 Pages
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The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Spiderwick Chronicles

By: Holly Black , Tony DiTerlizzi
Moving into the crumbling, isolated Spiderwick Estate is the last thing the Grace siblings want to do. But when Jared, Simon, and Mallory uncover a dusty, ancient book hidden in their great-aunt's attic, their ordinary lives are entirely shattered. Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide is not just an old manuscript; it is the key to unlocking a terrifying and wondrous hidden world that exists right alongside their own. The siblings quickly learn that the estate is swarming with magical creatures, from mischievous brownies to cunning goblins and dangerous dwarfs. Worse still, an evil and powerful ogre named Mulgarath is desperate to get his hands on the Guide, and he will stop at nothing to claim the immense power it holds. Thrown into a vicious, invisible war, the Grace children must band together, learning to trust each other and their own instincts to protect the book and survive the dark magic lurking in their own backyard.
Adventure Fantasy Magic Monsters
13-18 Years
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The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Field Guide

By: Holly Black , Tony DiTerlizzi
Moving into the rundown Spiderwick Estate is the last thing the Grace children want to do. Nine-year-old twins Jared and Simon, along with their older sister Mallory, are not thrilled about exploring the dusty, creaky old mansion that belongs to their Great-Aunt Lucinda. But the ancient house has a mind of its own, and it does not take long for strange things to start happening in the shadows. When Jared discovers a mysterious, hidden room and a handwritten journal titled Arthur Spiderwicks Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You, the siblings realize they are not alone. The estate is crawling with magical creatures, from mischievous boggarts to unpredictable fairies. Some are friendly, but others are incredibly dangerous. By opening the guide, the Grace children have unknowingly unlocked a hidden world, and now they must work together to survive the incredible secrets waiting right outside their door.
Adventure Fantasy Magic Monsters
9-12 Years 138 Pages
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By: Holly Black , Cassandra Clare
Callum Hunt's life has never been normal, but after his first year at the Magisterium, things are getting even stranger. All his life, Call was warned that magic would only bring him trouble, and now he knows why. He is harboring a dark and terrifying secret: the soul of the evil Enemy of Death lives inside him. When a powerful ancient weapon called the Copper Gauntlet is stolen from the school, Call and his best friends, Aaron and Tamara, must track it down before it falls into the wrong hands. The gauntlet has the power to rip magic away from a person and destroy them completely. As the trio embarks on a dangerous quest, Call must decide whether to trust his friends with his deadly secret or carry the burden alone. Dive into this pulse-pounding adventure where the lines between good and evil are dangerously blurred.
Action Adventure Fantasy Magic
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 272 Pages
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The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Wrath of Mulgarath

By: Holly Black , Tony DiTerlizzi
The hidden world around the Spiderwick Estate is getting far too dangerous for the Grace children. Returning home from a harrowing encounter, Jared, Simon, and Mallory make a devastating discovery. Their mother is missing, kidnapped by a terrifying ogre named Mulgarath who leads a vicious army of goblins. Even worse, the magical field guide that started all their trouble has been stolen. Determined to save their family, the three siblings realize they must venture directly into the heart of goblin territory. With their backs against the wall and time running out, they must use everything they have learned about the fantastical creatures of their world. Facing their greatest fears and relying entirely on each other, the Grace children prepare for a final, epic showdown to rescue their mother and take back what is rightfully theirs.
Action Adventure Fantasy Monsters
9-12 Years 160 Pages
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Magisterium

The Silver Mask

By: Holly Black , Cassandra Clare
Callum Hunt is officially the most feared and reviled student in the history of the Magisterium. Blamed for a devastating tragedy and viewed as a walking threat, Call has been locked away and relentlessly interrogated. Everyone believes he holds the dark secrets of Constantine Madden, the evil magician who found a way to keep himself alive inside Call's body. The problem is, Call has no idea what Constantine was actually planning. But when a daring prison break sets him free, Call suddenly finds himself holding the full, terrifying potential of Constantine's master plan. Now, he must make an impossible choice about what to do with this overwhelming power. Journey beyond the realm of the living and into the dangerous world of the dead in this gripping adventure packed with magic, shifting loyalties, and high-stakes friendship.
Action Adventure Fantasy Friendship Magic
9-12 Years 206 Pages
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10 Thrilling Tales of Magical Adventure

By: Scott Westerfeld , Holly Black , Margaret Peterson Haddix , D. J. MacHale , Obert Skye , Alan Snow , Anne Ursu , Jane Johnson , Kai Meyer , Linda Buckley-Archer
Discover your next great adventure with this exclusive collection of fantasy excerpts from some of the most celebrated authors in young adult fiction. Whether you are looking for alternate worlds, distant pasts, or fantastic creatures, this sampler offers a gateway into unforgettable realms. Dive into the thrilling universes crafted by bestselling writers like Margaret Peterson Haddix, Holly Black, Scott Westerfeld, and D.J. MacHale. Alongside these established legends, you will uncover rising stars introducing their debut series, including Kai Meyer, Jane Johnson, and Obert Skye. Perfect for readers who crave magic, mystery, and epic quests, this collection allows you to sample a wide variety of writing styles and imaginative landscapes before committing to a full series. Find your new favorite hero, explore dangerous new territories, and experience the very best of modern fantasy storytelling all in one place.
Anthologies Fantasy Magic Science Fiction
13-18 Years 349 Pages
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By: Scott Westerfeld , Garth Nix , Holly Black , Libba Bray , Cassandra Clare , Maureen Johnson , Justine Larbalestier , Alaya Dawn Johnson , Carrie Ryan , Kathleen Duey , Meg Cabot , Margo Lanagan , Naomi Novik , Diana Peterfreund
The ultimate supernatural debate has finally arrived, and you are forced to pick a side. Are you captivated by the majestic, glittering power of the unicorn, or do you respect the relentless, brain-hungry force of the zombie? This incredible collection brings the greatest argument in fantasy history to life, presenting fierce and wildly entertaining arguments for both mythical camps. Inside, an all-star lineup of bestselling authors crafts spectacular short stories designed to win your allegiance. Half the tales explore the terrifying power and surprising badassery of the walking dead, while the other half unveil the hidden strengths, majestic magic, and dark secrets of the horned beasts. Immerse yourself in a hilarious, dark, and wildly creative anthology that pits brains against manes in spectacular fashion. With brilliant, unpredictable stories from the biggest voices in young adult fantasy, the only question left to answer is: whose team are you on?
Anthologies Fantasy Fiction Humor Short Stories
13-18 Years 432 Pages
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Tales to Revel In

By: Holly Black , Dhonielle Clayton , Kwame Mbalia , Chloe Gong , Zoraida Córdova , Nafiza Azad , Tessa Gratton , Ryan La Sala , L.L. McKinney , Anna-Marie McLemore , Kaitlyn Sage Patterson , Rory Power , Christine Day , Natalie C. Parker
Get ready to step through a hidden portal and meet creatures who are equal parts magical and mischievous. In this thrilling collection of stories, you will encounter faeries from all over the world, each with their own unique tricks and enchantments. Whether you are chasing a winged trickster through an ancient dynasty or surviving your very first day at a magical boarding school, you are in for an unforgettable ride. You will discover that the fae are not just tiny creatures fluttering in gardens; they are powerful beings capable of bending reality itself. Sometimes they are helpful friends, but other times they are dangerous monsters hiding behind beautiful illusions. As you explore these wild and unpredictable worlds, you will need to keep your wits about you to survive their clever games. Packed with adventure, mystery, and a touch of madness, this collection is perfect for anyone brave enough to peek behind the curtain of the ordinary world. Just remember the most important rule: never, ever trust a faerie's promise.
Anthologies Fantasy Magic Short Stories
9-12 Years 336 Pages
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Reports 7-13

By: Lemony Snicket , Jon Klassen , Holly Black , Libba Bray , Seth , Jon Scieszka , Terry Gross , Sarah Vowell , Ira Glass , Sophie Blackall , Chris Kluwe , Sook-Yin Lee , Rachel Maddow , Stephin Merritt , Wesley Stace
Jump into the mystery Paintings are tumbling off walls, a very loud dog has vanished without a trace, and a spooky figure is roaming the pier at midnight. The strange town of Stain'd-By-The-Sea is filled with peculiar happenings, and a young apprentice named Lemony Snicket is the only one who can figure out what is really going on. But he cannot do it alone. He needs your sharp eyes and clever mind to help crack the cases. Why you will love it If you enjoy solving puzzles and uncovering secrets, this collection of thirteen mini-mysteries will put your detective skills to the ultimate test. You will get to examine the evidence, listen to the bizarre suspects, and try to piece together the truth before the culprits get away. Once you think you have solved the crime, you can flip to the back of the book to see if your deductions match the real answers. Who it is for Perfect for young sleuths who love interactive stories and quirky characters. Whether you are already a fan of Lemony Snicket's unfortunate tales or you are looking for a brand new puzzle to solve, these quick and clever cases will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Humor Mystery Short Stories
9-12 Years 92 Pages
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