Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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Uber-prolific author Gordon Korman, who published his 100th book in 2022 (an early start helps—Korman’s first novel was released by Scholastic when he was 14) has a knack for crafting spirited, ami

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“A brilliant meditation on love, family, trust, and the stories that bind us to each other.”

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Middle school readers will love the Alcatraz series, of which Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians is the first title, originally published in 2007 and rereleased in 2016.

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“Middle-school girls with a fanciful flair will snap up this novel . . .”

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“Resplendent with the vivid hues of its characters’ hopes and sorrows, The Humming Room gives young readers a compelling tale that does justice to its evergreen inspiration.”

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“The Patersons preface their work with a line by Eden Phillpotts: ‘The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow stronger.’ The Flint Heart is a bi

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“Fever is an engaging heroine, intelligent yet oddly naïve in the ways of life. Mr. Reeve is a talented world-maker and first-class storyteller.