Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
This book follows the adventures of Morrigan Crow as she is whisked away from her old life into a new world where she must pass a series of trials to be accepted into the Wundrous Society. If she fails, she will be sent back home and into the claws of the Hunt of Smoke and Shadow. Wonderfully imaginative story that can be listened to on Libby or Overdrive!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
Few children’s books are as well-known as this one! This is the story of an eleven-year-old boy who begins his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry has a series of adventures as he becomes part of the magical world, learns more about his infamous past, and takes on the evilest of wizards—Lord Voldemort. Phenomenal audiobook but be warned bits of this book may be scary or too dark for some young readers! Available through Hoopla, Libby, and Overdrive!
This is a highly humorous book that follows young criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl. Artemis believes it’s a good idea to kidnap and ransom a fairy to try to obtain her gold. This event sets off a wild ride of craziness that will keep you laughing and on the edge of your seat the entire time. As a criminal, Artemis isn’t the best of role models, but he’s very fun to read about! Available on Overdrive and Libby!
Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy
In this book twelve-year-old Stephanie Edgley is plunged into a dark world of magic and mystery after the death of her uncle. Stephanie feels certain her uncle was murdered and in trying to solve the case she becomes part of an underworld filled with magical and odd people. The strangest person of all just might be her mentor—a talking skeleton named Skulduggery Pleasant. Awesome book and different from so many others! Available through Libby and Overdrive!
Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
This book kicks off the adventures of Princess Cimorene. Cimorene has never been the ordinary princess her parents want her to be and leaves to become a dragon’s princess. In working for the dragon Kazul, Cimorene has a MUCH more interesting life and begins to discover an evil plot. Very funny book and performed by a full cast! Available through Overdrive and Libby!