Recommendations based on The Problem Childby Michael Buckley

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  1. Magic and Other Misdemeanors

    by Michael Buckley
    The Sisters Grimm must solve a mystery involving the disappearance of fairy tale characters from a magical town.

    The Sisters Grimm set out to catch a thief in this fifth adventure in the beloved, New York Times, bestselling fantasy series In this latest adventure, intrepid fairy-tale detectives Sabrina and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Unusual Suspects

    by Michael Buckley
    A group of kids with special abilities must use their powers to save the world from an evil force.

    Ms. Minerva Smirt comes to Ferryport Landing and informs the girls they must go to school, or she will send them to a foster home. Sabrina, Daphne and Puck (who must protect the girls there) go to ... (Wikipedia)

  3. The Fairy-Tale Detectives

    by Michael Buckley
    Two orphaned sisters use their wit and courage to solve a mystery in the magical land of Fairytale.

    For Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, life has not been a fairy tale. After the mysterious disappearance of their parents, the sisters are sent to live with their grandmother–a woman they believed was dead! ... (Goodreads)

  4. Rise of the Evening Star

    by Brandon Mull
    A coming-of-age adventure of a teenage girl, who discovers powerful magic and must save her world.

    At the end of the school year, Kendra and her brother Seth find themselves racing back to Fablehaven, a refuge for mythical and magical creatures. Grandpa Sorenson, the caretaker, invites three ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Maze of Bones

    by Rick Riordan
    An adventure to uncover the truth behind the mysterious Cahill family, and save the world from destruction.

    Many of the well-known names in history are said to be part of the real-life Cahill family, making it "the most powerful family in the world." Amy and Dan, the main protagonists, currently live in ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Just One Wish

    by Janette Rallison
    When Annika's younger brother is diagnosed with cancer, she makes a wish that he will be cured. But the wish comes with unexpected consequences.

    Seventeen-year-old Annika Truman knows about the power of positive thinking. With a little brother who has cancer, it's all she ever hears about. And in order to help Jeremy, she will go to the ends ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Kill Order

    by James Dashner
    Prequel to "The Maze Runner" series, depicting the events leading up to the sun flares and the beginning of the end of the world.

    In the prologue, Thomas goes through the Swipe and is put in the Box, as he is one of the candidates who is needed inside. He is told that Teresa will get the Swipe as well. Thomas is then sent into ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Faerie Wars

    by Herbie Brennan
    When a boy discovers a hidden world of faeries, he becomes embroiled in a war between two rival factions.

    When Henry Atherton helps Mr. Fogarty clean up around his house, he expects to find a mess and a cranky old man; what he doesn't expect to find is Pyrgus Malvae, crown prince of the Faerie realm, who ... (Goodreads)

  9. Charlie Bone and the Hidden King

    by Jenny Nimmo
    Charlie Bone and his friends must find the missing king of a magical land before it's too late. Adventure and magic await!

    The fifth book in the New York Times bestselling CHILDREN OF THE RED KING series! When Charlie turns twelve on New Year's Eve, the Flame Cats give him a grave warning: Something ancient has awoken, ... (Goodreads)

  10. Triss

    by Brian Jacques
    Triss, a young ottermaid, escapes from slavery and embarks on a journey to find her family and seek revenge against her captors.

    Enslaved by the evil ferret King Agarno and his daughter, Princess Kurda?slavers who have shackled hundreds?the brave squirrelmaid Triss, along with Shogg the otter and Welfo the hedgehog, plans a ... (Goodreads)

  11. Sunny Side Up

    by Jennifer L. Holm
    Sunny spends the summer of 1976 with her grandfather in Florida, uncovering family secrets and learning about life.

    When is a summer vacation not really a summer vacation? Sunny Lewin has been packed off to Florida to live with her grandfather for the summer. At first she thought Florida might be fun – it is the ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Legend of Luke

    by Brian Jacques
    A young mouse discovers the story of his ancestor, Luke the Warrior, and embarks on a quest to find his lost sword and shield.

    The book begins during the construction of Redwall Abbey, when a roving female hedgehog named Trimp visits the abbey and sings a song to help the workers lifting a beam. Martin the Warrior recognises ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Lucinda's Secret

    by Tony DiTerlizzi
    A young girl's quest to uncover a forgotten family secret and save her world from destruction.

    The Grace children turn to Great-Aunt Lucinda for help in this repackage of the third book in the #1, New York Times, bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles. As if being attacked by goblins and a bridge ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy

    by Jenny Nimmo
    Charlie Bone discovers a new classmate who can turn invisible and must help him find his missing father.

    The third book in the Children of the Red King series, CHARLIE BONE AND THE INVISIBLE BOY offers more magical fantasy that is fast paced and easy to read. This semester at Bloor's Academy brings a ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Unwanteds

    by Lisa McMann
    In a dystopian society, children are divided into Wanted and Unwanted. The Unwanteds are sent to their deaths, but they discover a magical world.

    When Alex finds out he is Unwanted, he expects to die. That is the way of the people of Quill. Each year, all the thirteen-year-olds are labeled as Wanted, Necessary, or Unwanted. Wanteds get more ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom

    by Christopher Healy
    A band of misfit heroes must work together to defeat a tyrannical prince and save the kingdom.

    Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You’ve never heard of them, have you? These are the princes who saved Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel, respectively, ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Penderwicks on Gardam Street

    by Jeanne Birdsall
    A family of four sisters and their adventures of discovering the joys of summer.

    With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Mapping of Love and Death

    by Jacqueline Winspear
    A gripping mystery of espionage and murder set in the World War I era.

    The story opens in August 1914 in the Santa Ynez Valley in California. Michael Clifton—youngest son of an Englishman who had emigrated to America when he was in his late teens, in search of his ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Secret of Shadow Ranch

    by Carolyn Keene
    Nancy Drew investigates a mysterious horse theft and uncovers a hidden treasure at Shadow Ranch.

    Nancy drew arrives in Phoenix, Arizona, eagerly looking forward to a fun-filled vacation at Shadow Ranch, but abruptly finds herself involved in a baffling mystery. The ranch is being haunted by a ... (Goodreads)

  20. Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors

    by Jenny Nimmo
    Charlie Bone and his friends embark on a quest to find a missing girl and uncover the secrets of a mysterious castle.

    Over 3.4 million Charlie Bone books in print!!!,Charlie's power is taking on a new dimension as he meets a new cast of characters, including Mr. Pilgrim's replacement, Tantalus Ebony, and the ... (Goodreads)

  21. 100 Cupboards

    by N.D. Wilson
    A young boy discovers a secret world of magic and adventure hidden within the walls of his home.

    Henry York moves to Henry, Kansas to live with his Uncle Frank, Aunt Dotty, and cousins Penelope, Henrietta, and Anastasia after his parents are abducted while bike trekking in South America. On his ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Entwined

    by Heather Dixon Wallwork
    A fairytale of a princess who must dance her way through twelve magical tasks in order to reclaim her stolen kingdom.

    Azalea, the Princess Royale, is tasked with hosting the annual Yuletide ball the royal family holds on Christmas Eve. The Queen, who is heavily pregnant and ill, summons Azalea to her room to give ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

    by Kate Douglas Wiggin
    A young girl named Rebecca moves to live with her two aunts and brings joy to their lives with her positive attitude and creativity.

    First published in 1903, “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm” is the charming and classic children’s novel beloved the world over. Written by the American author and educator Kate Douglas Wiggin, it is the ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy

    by Jeanne Birdsall
    Four sisters and their father spend a summer in a cottage, where they meet a boy and have adventures.

    This series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Enna Burning

    by Shannon Hale
    A young girl's journey of self-discovery, unlocking the secrets to mastering her magical powers.

    Enna has returned to the forest to live with her elder brother, Leifer. After finding a vellum scroll, Leifer learns the secret of 'fire-speaking', the ability to control the element of fire. ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Tuesdays at the Castle

    by Jessica Day George
    Castle Glower is a magical castle that changes its rooms and adds secret passages every Tuesday. Princess Celie must use the castle's magic to save her family.

    Tuesdays at Castle Glower are Princess Celie's favorite days. That's because on Tuesdays the castle adds a new room, a turret, or sometimes even an entire wing. No one ever knows what the castle will ... (Goodreads)

  27. Dragon Slippers

    by Jessica Day George
    A young girl's quest to save her family from ruin, through discovering the power of courage and strength.

    Poor Creel. She can't believe her aunt wants to sacrifice her to the local dragon. It's a ploy to lure a heroic knight so that he will fight the dragon, marry Creel out of chivalrous obligation, and ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Long Patrol

    by Brian Jacques
    The Long Patrol, a group of hares, must defend their land against an evil fox and his army.

    Tamello De Fformelo Tussock (or Tammo), a young hare who lives at Camp Tussock, longs to be part of the Long Patrol at Salamandastron. However, his father, Cornspurrey De Fformelo Tussock, will not ... (Wikipedia)

  29. The Ruins of Gorlan

    by John Flanagan
    A young orphan's rise to become a heroic knight, defending the kingdom against an evil sorcerer.

    Morgarath, the exiled lord of the bleak, barren Mountains of Rain and Night has been waiting fifteen years in his dark realm, carefully planning his revenge against the Kingdom of Araluen. His former ... (Wikipedia)

  30. The Wizard Heir

    by Cinda Williams Chima
    A teenage boy discovers his magical heritage and uses his powers to protect the world from evil.

    Sixteen-year-old Seph McCauley has spent the past three years getting kicked out of one exclusive private school after another. And it's not his attitude that's the problem. It's the trail of magical ... (Barnes & Noble)