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A. M. Luzzader
12 Books
A. M. Luzzader writes children’s books full of friendship, magic, adventure, and humor. Her series include The Mermaid Club, A Mermaid in Middle Grade, Hannah Saves the World, Pet Magic, and Small Flames.
Three dragon siblings are ready for the Fire Ridge Tournament, but being ready does not mean they all want the same thing.
Lobo, Lore, and Loxi have finished their training and become Small Flames in the Dragon Realm of Savra. The tournament is their chance to prove themselves and move closer to becoming Valor Dragons. But one of the triplets is hiding a secret: the dream everyone expects may not be the dream they truly want.
This illustrated fantasy chapter book gives young readers a dragon adventure with family pressure, courage, and tournament excitement. The story can be read on its own, making it an inviting entry into the Small Flames series.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
94 Pages
Enzo has always pictured the Fire Ridge Tournament with his best friend, Ajax, right beside him. Now both young dragons are Small Flames, and the dream is finally close enough to touch.
But tournaments are not only about cheering each other on. Enzo and Ajax may have to face one another in the arena, where every match tests strength, skill, and loyalty. Enzo wants to become a Valor Dragon, yet he also has to wonder what happens when a competition puts friendship directly in the line of fire.
This illustrated fantasy chapter book offers dragon action, tournament suspense, and a friendship question young readers can understand. It is a quick, exciting read for kids who like brave characters, magical worlds, and stories that can be enjoyed in any order.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
92 Pages
Princess Juniper wants to be big enough right now. Her older sister Olivia gets to ride the unicorns of Wildflower Kingdom by herself, and Juniper is sure she should be able to do the same.
In a kingdom filled with princesses, unicorns, and a little bit of dragon-sized wonder, Juniper tries to speed up growing up. She does not want to wait her turn or be treated like the smaller sister. But the more she tries to prove she is ready, the more she has to think about what being helpful really means.
This gentle illustrated chapter book mixes fairy-tale charm with a relatable sibling feeling. Young readers who love princess stories, unicorns, and warm lessons about confidence will enjoy Juniper's magical adventure.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
69 Pages
Chloe has big plans for Mermaid Club. She has made the logo, invited new members, and organized activities that should make the undersea club a success.
Then a sand sculpture competition goes wrong, and Chloe finds herself at the center of an embarrassing mistake. For a mermaid who wants everything to go smoothly, the easiest choice would be to swim away and hide. Instead, she has to figure out what to do next and whether her friends can help her face the problem.
This illustrated mermaid chapter book offers a friendly fantasy story about leadership, embarrassment, and friendship. It is a welcoming read for kids who enjoy club stories, ocean settings, and gentle adventures with relatable feelings.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
76 Pages
Kyli is a prismatic dragon, which means she is not just colorful. She has the powers of many kinds of dragons, with fire, ice, and acid breath all at her command.
Those powers make Kyli a talented fighter in the Fire Ridge Tournament, where young Small Flames compete to become Valor Dragons. But Kyli gets upset when things do not feel fair, and that frustration may become its own obstacle in the arena. To keep competing, she has to think about fairness, focus, and how to handle disappointment.
This illustrated fantasy chapter book blends dragon action with a clear emotional challenge. Young readers who enjoy magical creatures, tournament adventures, and stories about managing strong feelings will find Kyli's journey easy to enter.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
92 Pages
Ava wants to be part of Mermaid Club, but lately she feels awkward in her own fins. A growth spurt has made her suddenly tall, and she is not sure she likes being noticed for it.
With the Mermaid Club dance coming up, Ava starts to wonder whether staying away would be easier than showing up. Her mermaid friends are ready for fun, but Ava has to work through the uncomfortable feeling that her changing body makes her different.
This illustrated mermaid chapter book offers a gentle fantasy story about friendship, confidence, and growing up. Young readers who enjoy undersea adventures, club activities, and relatable worries about fitting in will connect with Ava's Mermaid Club story.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
49 Pages
Trixie has been looking forward to her human's grandkids visiting. More people in the house should mean more fun, more attention, and maybe more chances for dog magic.
But when the guests arrive, everyone seems grumpy. The children bicker, the adults are tense, and the happy visit starts to wobble. Trixie, Luna, and Bear know the Miseries can stir up bad feelings, so the three magical dogs begin investigating before the whole visit is spoiled.
This illustrated chapter book mixes pet adventure, gentle fantasy, and everyday emotions in a way younger readers can enjoy. Fans of dogs, magic potions, and friendly problem-solving will like following Trixie as she sniffs out what is really wrong.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
92 Pages
Emma is thrilled to join Mermaid Club. Meetings, activities, new friends, and ocean adventures all sound exciting until she has to talk to mer-kids she does not know.
Emma wants to help Chloe, Ava, and the rest of the club make the ocean better, but inviting new members feels scary. Then the very first club activity goes wrong, and staying quiet may not be enough. Emma has to decide whether a shy mermaid can still speak up when her friends need her.
This illustrated mermaid chapter book is a gentle fantasy adventure about friendship, bravery, and finding your own way to help. Young readers who like undersea clubs, magical mermaids, and relatable worries will enjoy Emma's story.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
76 Pages
Luna knows pet magic can help with many everyday troubles. But when her human girl, Harper, receives very sad news, this problem feels different.
Harper's grandmother has passed away, and Luna wants more than anything to make her feel better. She tries to cheer Harper up, but nothing seems to work. Could a Misery be causing the sadness, or is this the kind of feeling that cannot simply be chased away with a spell?
This illustrated Pet Magic chapter book handles grief in a gentle, child-friendly way while keeping the series' warm fantasy world of magical dogs. It is a thoughtful choice for young readers who like animal stories, emotional honesty, and comforting adventures.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
90 Pages
A royal errand sounds simple until the delivery address is Stony Mountain, home of the dragon of Wildflower Kingdom.
Princess Olivia and Princess Juniper agree to help Queen Jennifer with important palace business, but the task quickly feels bigger than expected. The sisters must carry a package to a place that seems frightening from far away. As they travel through their fairy-tale kingdom, they have to decide whether fear will send them back or whether they can be brave enough to keep going.
This illustrated chapter book gives young readers a gentle fantasy adventure with princesses, a dragon, and a warm look at courage. It is a friendly choice for kids who like magical kingdoms, sibling stories, and not-too-scary adventures.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
74 Pages
Princess Olivia is allowed to use the Magic Wand of Summerland, and tidying the castle suddenly feels like the most exciting chore in Wildflower Kingdom.
The trouble begins when Queen Jennifer leaves and Juniper wants a turn too. One magical wand, two determined sisters, and a castle that needs cleaning make a risky combination. As Olivia and Juniper argue, they have to figure out whether magic can solve a problem that really needs cooperation.
This illustrated chapter book brings young readers into a gentle fairy-tale world of princesses, castles, and sibling conflict. It is a warm fantasy story for kids who enjoy magical mishaps, family lessons, and adventures that can be read independently.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
70 Pages
Zuri the Gold is known for fighting almost perfectly. She is a strong young dragon, just like her mother was, and she has never had to learn what losing really feels like.
At the Fire Ridge Tournament, that changes. One loss shakes Zuri's confidence and makes her wonder whether she can still follow in her mother's footsteps. As the pressure to become a Valor Dragon grows, Zuri has to face a harder challenge than any arena match: letting go of the idea that she must be perfect.
This illustrated fantasy chapter book gives young readers dragon action with a relatable emotional core. It is a strong pick for kids who like tournament stories, magical creatures, and brave characters learning from setbacks.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
90 Pages
