Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles Book 1 by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black

Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles, stars a boy named Nicholas. When his dad marries a new woman, Nicholas finds himself with a new stepsister, who believes in magic. She carries around big thick books, filled  with info on magical creatures that live in the woodland. Nicholas doesn't want anything to do with her, her nose always in the faerie books, wispy blond hair framing her small face. But then when they find a a distressed woodland creature, they must join forces to help save the forest.

The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

In the third and second to last installment of Rick Riordan's series, the Heroes of Olympus, it still has the same magic that readers will love. It ends cliffhangingly at, well I can't tell you. It adds Leo, Jason, Piper, Annabeth, Percy, Frank, and Hazel, in the giant monster ship, called the Argo. So many demigods, of different families, there will be fights and laughs, but in the end, things will always turn out well.

The Candymakers by Wendy Mass

28, 12 year old kids have been called from the eight regions of the USA to participate in a candy making competition. Whoever wins the competition, will have their candy displayed on the shelves. The four participants sent to the candy factory Life is Sweet, are Logan, Miles, Daisy, and Phillip. Who will win? Maybe Logan, who is scarred for life, or Miles, who always talks of the afterlife. How about Daisy, very mysterious, who reads romance novels to herself, and rides a horse to the factory. Or Phillip, who takes notes on everything and is very rude, but has a secret. As you read this book, and get a close look on each of the contestants life's, pay a close attention to detail, all their stories are intertwined....

The Brixton Brothers by Mac Barnett

Theses are the new Hardy Boys. Steve Brixton is a young boy who sets up his own detective agency. In this funny new detective series, readers will laugh out loud, as they journey through detective librarians, robber teachers, and liches. Dana, Steve's friend does not want to go along, but usually ends up coming along. And never gets his cut of the money, when he could have gotten 2500$. Readers will rush to read this and love all 3 books.

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The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes by Anne Mazer

Abby Hayes is a ten year old girl, has normal friends and does everything a normal girl would do. Except for her journal. Abby loves to write and her journal is filled with her life. Anne Mazer wrote this book, and she really got down and thought; what will this girl think? That is one of the qualities you look for in a writer. She tells this story from Abby's point of view, and from Abby's thinking. Anybody will love to read this book, it fits into you own life some way or another. If you have annoying older siblings, or just want to have freedom, this book fits into your life.  

Robot Dreams by Sara Varon

Robot Dreams is a children's book about a dog and a robot. It starts where the dog wants a friend, so he goes and buys a robot kit. The dog puts the robot together and they become the best of friends. One day, the go to the beach and play in the water, and generally have a joyful time. After coming out of the water and having a quick snooze, the dog decides to go home. Waking up the robot they find that the robot cannot move. Having no choice, the dog decides to go home. After this he is not happy any more. He tries to find new friends, but all the ones he finds have faults and does not work for him. Meanwhile, the robot is left in the each daydreaming. With the beautiful illustrations, and amazing story line, this book is good for all ages

Nancy Drew and the Mystery at Lilac Inn by Carolyn Keene

Nancy is invited to a wedding at Lilac Inn, but the fiancee who owns the Inn seems troubled. Then Nancy learns that things have been happening. Stolen lilac trees, employees leaving, and then Emily's very valuable wedding present gets stolen. Did men Maud Potter steal them? Or how about shifty John McBride? Then everybody starts seeing 'the ghost of lilac inn' in the garden. Then Nancy has a double stealing things. Journey through this book and find the impersonators, robbers, and double-crossers.