Recommendations based on The Blackthorn Keyby Kevin Sands

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  1. The Willoughbys

    by Lois Lowry
    Four siblings plot to send their selfish parents on a dangerous vacation, leading to unexpected adventures and a new family dynamic.

    A stray cat narrates the story of the Willoughbys, once an adventurous and loving family for generations. The present-day Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby are too enamored with each other to care for their ... (Wikipedia)

  2. A Grimm Warning

    by Chris Colfer
    A journey to save a mysterious kingdom, with the help of beloved characters from fairy tales.

    In the third book in the, New York Times, bestselling series by Chris Colfer, the Brothers Grimm have a warning for the Land of Stories. Conner Bailey thinks his fairy-tale adventures are behind ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Naming

    by Alison Croggon
    A young girl finds her place in a magical world, struggling to overcome a powerful enemy.

    The Gift (also published as The Naming ) begins with Maerad , in "Gilman's Cot" as a slave, where she has been for many years, with few memories of her former life, her mother having died several ... (Wikipedia)

  4. A Night Divided

    by Jennifer A. Nielsen
    A family's struggle to reunite after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

    A Night Divided joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content! With the rise of the Berlin Wall, Gerta finds her family suddenly ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The War I Finally Won

    by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
    A young girl with a disability finds the courage to fight for independence and to make her own choices.

    Ada and her younger brother, Jamie, now have a permanent home with their loving legal guardian, Susan Smith. Although Jamie adapts more easily, Ada still struggles with the aftermath of her old life, ... (Goodreads)

  6. On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

    by Andrew Peterson
    A journey of adventure and self-discovery, as a young boy fights to save his family from an ancient evil.

    Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog Nugget. Janner Igiby, his brother Tink, their crippled sister Leeli are gifted ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Wild Robot

    by Peter Brown
    A robot's journey of self-discovery and its transformation from a machine to a living creature.

    Wall-E, meets, Hatchet, in this, New York Times, bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. The Screaming Staircase

    by Jonathan Stroud
    A team of kids battle supernatural creatures in a race to save the world.

    When the dead come back to haunt the living, Lockwood & Co. step in . . . For more than fifty years, the country has been affected by a horrifying epidemic of ghosts. A number of Psychic ... (Goodreads)

  9. Fairest

    by Gail Carson Levine
    A tale of self-discovery, as a young girl learns to embrace her true beauty.

    In the kingdom of Ayortha, who is the fairest of them all? Certainly not Aza. She is thoroughly convinced that she is ugly. What she may lack in looks, though, she makes up for with a kind heart, and ... (Goodreads)

  10. The War That Saved My Life

    by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
    A young girl with a clubfoot escapes her abusive mother and experiences love and healing during WWII evacuation.

    An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War 2, from the acclaimed author of, Jefferson’s Sons, and for fans of, Number the Stars,. Ten-year-old Ada has never left ... (Goodreads)

  11. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

    by Chris Grabenstein
    A game of wit and strategy, testing knowledge and problem-solving skills to escape a library.

    Twelve-year-old Kyle Keeley is obsessed with the board games of Mr. Luigi L. Lemoncello, the world's most renowned game maker. Big news hits his town when Mr. Lemoncello transforms Alexandriaville, ... (Wikipedia)

  12. The Wishing Spell

    by Chris Colfer
    Twin siblings embark on a magical adventure to locate a missing magical artifact.

    Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales. The Land of Stories tells ... (Goodreads)

  13. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures

    by Kate DiCamillo
    A squirrel with superpowers and a young girl team up to save the world. Heartwarming and humorous, with charming illustrations.

    Flora Belle Buckman, a self-proclaimed cynic, spends her time reading comic books and struggling to understand her parents’ recent divorce . She is jolted into action when the neighbor runs over a ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Eleventh Grade Burns

    by Heather Brewer
    Vlad's back in school, but now he's a vampire. He must navigate high school drama while keeping his true identity a secret.

    Things have taken a darker turn for the half-human teenager with an appetite for blood. Joss, a vampire slayer and Vlad's former friend, has moved back to Bathory. A mysterious and powerful new ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Raven Boys

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    Four friends on a supernatural quest to find a magical Welsh king.

    The Raven Cycle follows the story of Blue Sargent, Richard Gansey III, Adam Parrish, Ronan Lynch, and Noah Czerny as they attempt to find the sleeping Welsh King Owain Glendower who is buried on the ... (Wikipedia)

  16. The Reader

    by Traci Chee
    In a world where reading is forbidden, a girl discovers a mysterious book and embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth about her past.

    An instant New York Times Bestseller, this is a stunning debut set in a world where reading is unheard-of. Perfect for fans of Inkheart and Shadow and Bone Finalist for the Kirkus Prize and nominated ... (Goodreads)

  17. Wondrous Strange

    by Lesley Livingston
    A young actress discovers she is a faerie princess and must navigate the dangerous world of the fae to save both their realm and the mortal world.

    Kelley Winslow is a teenage actress who lives in New York! When the lead actress in their production of Shakespeare 's, A Midsummer Night's Dream, gets injured, Kelley goes from understudy to star in ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Salt to the Sea

    by Ruta Sepetys
    Vivid tale of a group of refugees struggling to survive in WWII Europe.

    New York Times, Bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal! ,"Masterfully crafted",—,The Wall Street Journal,For readers of, Between Shades of Gray, and, All the Light We Cannot See, Ruta Sepetys, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. When We Collided

    by Emery Lord
    A summer romance between two teenagers, one dealing with mental illness and the other with family struggles.

    "It is a book I wish could have written, but am so much better for having read." —Julie Murphy, #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, Dumplin', A thought-provoking, emotionally-compelling ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. The Calling

    by Kelley Armstrong
    A young woman discovers she is a rare and powerful supernatural being, and must navigate a dangerous world of magic and intrigue.

    The setting for The Gathering is a small medical-research town called Salmon Creek on Vancouver Island . Salmon Creek was built by St. Cloud Corporation, the owners of the town and surrounding park. ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Tenth Grade Bleeds

    by Heather Brewer
    Vladimir Tod, a teenage vampire, navigates high school while dealing with his bloodthirsty nature and a dangerous vampire hunter.

    In Tenth Grade Bleeds , it's another sucky year at Bathory High for Vladimir Tod. The evil vampire D'Ablo is hunting for the ritual that could steal Vlad's powers. His best friend Henry doesn't want ... (Goodreads)

  22. Rebel Belle

    by Rachel Hawkins
    Southern belle Harper Price becomes a Paladin, a guardian of an ancient secret, and must balance her duties with high school drama.

    Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Golem's Eye

    by Jonathan Stroud
    A young magician's pursuit of a powerful, ancient creature threatens to unleash an ancient evil.

    Two years after the events of the first novel, Nathaniel (alias John Mandrake ) serves in London’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, working to eliminate the anti-magician Resistance. Under pressure from ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Twelfth Grade Kills

    by Heather Brewer
    The final book in the Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series, where Vlad must face his destiny and confront the evil vampire who killed his parents.

    It all comes down to this. Vlad’s running out of time. The Elysian Council has given him weeks to live, and that’s if the Slayer Society doesn’t kill him – along with all the citizens of Bathory – ... (Goodreads)

  25. Book Scavenger

    by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
    A book-loving girl and her new friend solve puzzles to uncover hidden books and a literary mystery.

    A, New York Times, bestseller! For twelve-year-old Emily, the best thing about moving to San Francisco is that it's the home city of her literary idol: Garrison Griswold, book publisher and creator ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Gone

    by Lisa McMann
    A teenage boy wakes up one day to find that everyone over the age of 15 has disappeared. Chaos ensues as he and other kids struggle to survive.

    Things should be great for Janie—she has graduated from high school and is spending her summer with Cabel, the guy she’s totally in love with. But deep down she’s panicking about how she’s going to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Wild Born

    by Brandon Mull
    Four children summon spirit animals and embark on a dangerous quest to save their world from evil forces.

    #1 New York Times bestseller Brandon Mull launches Scholastic's wildly popular multiplatform phenomenon.,Four children separated by vast distances all undergo the same ritual, watched by cloaked ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Flamecaster

    by Cinda Williams Chima
    A young healer seeks revenge against the evil king who killed her family, but finds herself caught in a web of political intrigue and forbidden love.

    A New York Times bestseller now in paperback, this dazzling beginning to the Shattered Realms series is indispensable for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and a perfect starting point for readers who are ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Blended

    by Sharon M. Draper
    Eleven-year-old Isabella navigates her blended family and the challenges of being biracial.

    "You’re so exotic!” “You look so unusual.” “But what are you really?” Eleven-year-old Isabella is used to these kinds of comments - her father is black, her mother is white - but that doesn't mean ... (Goodreads)

  30. I Want My Hat Back

    by Jon Klassen
    A bear searches for his missing hat, encountering various animals along the way.

    A bear laments his lost hat, and sets off to find it. He asks a fox and a frog if they’ve seen it, but neither has. The bear then asks a rabbit who is wearing a red pointy hat. The rabbit answers ... (Wikipedia)