Recommendations based on Heir Apparentby Vivian Vande Velde

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  1. The Realms of the Gods

    by Tamora Pierce
    A young girl's quest to save the world, aided by ancient magics and mythological creatures.

    In this final book of Daine's story, she and Numair are teleported to the Divine Realms. Daine's mother, Sarra, is now the Green Lady, a minor goddess of healing and childbirth in the northern ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Eon: Dragoneye Reborn

    by Alison Goodman
    A young apprentice learns to wield the power of dragons and save the kingdom from destruction.

    Also Known As: Two Pearls of Wisdom, Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye, and Eon (All the same book just published with different publishers) Swordplay, dragon magic–and a hero with a desperate secret ... (Goodreads)

  3. In the Hand of the Goddess

    by Tamora Pierce
    Alanna continues her journey as a knight, facing challenges and discovering secrets about her past.

    While camping in the woods on her way back to Corus from an errand, Alanna's campsite, set up under a willow tree, is discovered by a small black cat whom she names Faithful. It does not escape ... (Wikipedia)

  4. A Corner of the Universe

    by Ann M. Martin
    A story of a summer of self-discovery, as a young girl learns to accept her unique family.

    The summer of 1960 is a season that the novel's narrator and protagonist, 11-almost-12-year-old Hattie Owen, expects to be as comfortably uneventful as all the others had been in her small, tranquil ... (Wikipedia)

  5. The Looking Glass Wars

    by Frank Beddor
    A retelling of Alice in Wonderland, where Alice is a warrior princess fighting against the evil Red Queen in a parallel universe.

    The premise of the book is that Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel Alice in Wonderland was fiction, but that the character Alice is real, as, indeed, is the world of Wonderland . Carroll's novel is said to ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Terrier

    by Tamora Pierce
    An adventure of discovery, as a young girl discovers her true strength and courage to save her beloved city.

    The story is told in the form of a series of journal entries made by Beka Cooper as she trains to become a Provosts Dog, a nickname for the police men and women in the employ of the Lord Provost of ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Goliath

    by Scott Westerfeld
    A young girl's quest for freedom in a future dystopia, risking all for a better life.

    Alek and Deryn are abroad the Leviathan when the ship is ordered to pick up an unusual passenger. This brilliant/maniacal inventor claims to have a weapon called Goliath that can end the war. But ... (Goodreads)

  8. Crossed

    by Ally Condie
    A dystopian tale of love, courage, and sacrifice in a world where freedom is forbidden.

    The chapters alternate between the perspectives of Ky and Cassia. The outer provinces are filled with male "aberrations," including Ky and his new friend Vick who are moved around from village to ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Al Capone Does My Shirts

    by Gennifer Choldenko
    A boy moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935, where his father works as a prison guard, and navigates life with a sister on the autism spectrum.

    Moose Flanagan and his family composed of father Cam, mother Helen, and sister Natalie move from Santa Monica to Alcatraz Island in 1935. The move was caused by Cam's new job as an electrician and ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Leviathan

    by Scott Westerfeld
    A future world of warring airships and genetic engineering, explored by a teenage girl.

    It is the cusp of World War I, and all the European powers are arming up. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have their Clankers, diesel-driven iron machines loaded with guns and ammunition. The ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Beastly

    by Alex Flinn
    A modern retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" following a high school student's transformation.

    Kyle Kingsbury is rich, handsome, and popular; he is also selfish, shallow, and cruel. He plays a mean practical joke on an outcast girl in his class. The girl is really a witch named Kendra in ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Book of a Thousand Days

    by Shannon Hale
    A lady's maid and her mistress are locked in a tower for seven years. The maid's journal tells of their struggles and eventual escape.

    Dashti, a mucker from steppes of the Eight Realms, begins a diary as she looks for a job after her mother dies of illness. Eventually, she finds and accepts a position as the new maid of Lady Saren, ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Stargirl

    by Jerry Spinelli
    An uplifting story of a unique girl who challenges her classmates to be their true selves.

    The book begins with a brief introduction to the main character, Leo, at an early age, which is followed by his move from his home state of Pennsylvania to Arizona when he is 12. Before the move, his ... (Wikipedia)

  14. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

    by Sherman Alexie
    A young Native American boy's struggles to survive in a difficult world.

    The book follows a fourteen-year-old boy living with his family on the Spokane Indian Reservation near Wellpinit, Washington for a school year. It is told in episodic diary style, moving from the ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Once a Witch

    by Carolyn MacCullough
    A young witch without powers must save her family from a dangerous foe. Along the way, she discovers her true potential.

    Tamsin Greene comes from a long line of witches, and she was supposed to be one of the most Talented among them. But Tamsin's magic never showed up. Now seventeen, Tamsin attends boarding school in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Going Postal

    by Terry Pratchett
    An eccentric postman's humorous journey to restore order to a chaotic post office.

    As with many of the Discworld novels, the story takes place in Ankh-Morpork , a powerful city-state based on the historical and modern settings of various metropolises like London or New York City. ... (Wikipedia)

  17. The Princess and the Hound

    by Mette Ivie Harrison
    A princess and a hound are bound by a magical curse. They must unravel the mystery to break the spell and save their kingdom.

    The story focuses on two characters, Prince George and Princess Beatrice, that have been arranged to be married . Prince George possesses a magical ability to speak with animals which is forbidden in ... (Wikipedia)

  18. The Bar Code Tattoo

    by Suzanne Weyn
    In a dystopian future, everyone is required to get a barcode tattoo. But when the protagonist discovers the sinister truth behind it, she rebels.

    The first book in the exciting Bar Code series.,Individuality vs. conformity. Identity vs. access. Freedom vs. control. The bar code tattoo. The bar code tattoo. Everybody's getting it. It will make ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Dragon Rider

    by Cornelia Funke
    A young dragon and his human companions embark on a quest to find a safe haven.

    Firedrake is a young dragon who lives in a hidden valley outside of London with other dragons. After realizing that humans intend to flood the valley and the dragons living there are no longer safe, ... (Wikipedia)

  20. When You Reach Me

    by Rebecca Stead
    A young girl in 1970s New York City receives mysterious notes that seem to predict the future. She must unravel the mystery before it's too late.

    Miranda is an ordinary sixth grader, until she starts receiving mysterious messages from somebody who knows all about her, including things that have not even happened yet. Each message brings her ... (Goodreads)

  21. TimeRiders

    by Alex Scarrow
    Three teenagers are recruited to become TimeRiders, tasked with preventing time travel from destroying history.

    Liam O’Connor should have died at sea in 1912. Maddy Carter should have died on a plane in 2010. Sal Vikram should have died in a fire in 2026. Yet moments before death, someone mysteriously appeared ... (Goodreads)

  22. The Seer and the Sword

    by Victoria Hanley
    A young princess must use her gift of prophecy to save her kingdom from an evil sorcerer.

    Legend states that there exists a mighty sword that makes its possessor invincible to his enemies. But there is a curse on anyone who lifts the sword for conquest. King Kareed of Archeld goes after ... (Goodreads)

  23. Princess Academy

    by Shannon Hale
    A young girl's journey of self-discovery and empowerment, finding her own strength and potential.

    Miri is a fourteen-year-old girl from Mount Eskel, an isolated territory of Danland, who has never been allowed to work with the rest of the villagers in the quarry that keeps the community alive. ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Raven Rise

    by D.J. MacHale
    The fifth book in the Pendragon series, where Bobby Pendragon must stop Saint Dane from destroying all of Halla.

    The book begins with separate narratives focusing on Patrick Mac and Alder , the Travelers of Third Earth and Denduron respectively. It follows the changes in their home territories and their ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Cardcaptor Sakura: Master of the Clow, Vol. 1

    by CLAMP
    Sakura accidentally releases magical cards and must capture them all to prevent chaos. With the help of friends, she becomes a Cardcaptor.

    Cardcaptor Sakura takes place in the fictional Japanese city of Tomoeda which is somewhere near Tokyo . Ten-year-old Sakura Kinomoto accidentally releases a set of magical cards known as Clow Cards ... (Wikipedia)

  26. The Dangerous Days of Daniel X

    by James Patterson
    Daniel X is an alien hunter on a mission to eliminate the most dangerous extraterrestrial criminals on Earth.

    Twelve years after the murder of his parents, fifteen-year-old alien Daniel X has taken up the task of his parents as Defender of Earth. In the sewers of Portland, Oregon, he defeats number 19 on the ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Insignia

    by S.J. Kincaid
    A teenage gamer is recruited by the military to control drones in a war, but soon realizes the true cost of his actions.

    The earth is in the middle of WWIII in Insignia , the first entry in S. J. Kincaid's fast-paced sci-fi adventure trilogy perfect for fans of Ender's Game . The planet's natural resources are almost ... (Goodreads)

  28. Pygmalion

    by George Bernard Shaw
    The transformation of a poor flower girl into an elegant society lady.

    George Orwell claimed that "The central plot of Shaw's play, Pygmalion , is lifted out of Peregrine Pickle [by Tobias Smollett ], and I believe that no one has ever pointed this out in print, which ... (Wikipedia)

  29. The Horn of Moran

    by M.L. Forman
    A young wizard embarks on a dangerous quest to retrieve a powerful artifact and save his kingdom from destruction.

    The land of Alusia is on the brink of war as two men have each claimed the throne. Only the true king can sound the Horn of Moran and prove his nobility. But the Horn has been lost for years. If it ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. The Iron Butterfly

    by Chanda Hahn
    A young girl with a rare and deadly illness is taken to a magical land where she discovers her true identity and the power to save herself and others.

    Thalia knows three things;Her first name.That she barely escaped the clutches of the Septori with the help of a mysterious stranger.And that her run in with the Septori's iron butterfly machine did ... (Barnes & Noble)