Griffin of Darkwood

Griffin of Darkwood
Author: Becky Citra
Publisher: Coteau Books
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2016-07-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1550506935

Will Poppy has always been fascinated with writing - he thinks there’s something almost... magical about it. But when his mother passes away, Will finds himself stuck living with his awful aunt, unable to write a single word (despite the fact that two Muses will not leave him alone), and handed a mysterious package which includes an old picture of his grandparents and a piece of cloth with the words "The Griffin of Darkwood" on it. When his aunt decides to move both of them to a small village, Will is excited for a new adventure, and in a castle no less! But after a rude welcome to the town that includes stories about a curse, and an introduction to the servants of the castle who evidently mean to cause him harm, Will’s sense of dread about the whole village rises. What is the curse the villagers all claim has been on the castle for hundreds of years, and what does it have to do with the disappearance of a young girl forty years ago? More importantly, what’s The Griffin of Darkwood, and what does it have to do with Will and his family?

Goblins in the Castle

Goblins in the Castle
Author: Bruce Coville
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1992-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0671727117

When William's new friend, Igor, accidentally releases a horde of goblins, the two must journey to Goblin Land to undo the damage.

The Darkwood Trilogy

The Darkwood Trilogy
Author: Anthea Sharp
Publisher: Fiddlehead Press
Total Pages: 1179
Release: 2022-07-24
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1680131524

Two sisters. One enchanted forest. And a dangerous choice that could destroy kingdoms... Swept away from her ordinary life, Rose Valrois finds herself in a world full of secrets and forbidden magic. There she meets her new stepsister, the enigmatic Princess Neeve, who will either become her best friend…or her worst enemy. Three full-length novels - over 700 pages of fantasy adventure! Includes, White as Frost, Black as Night, and Red as Flame. In the shadows of the magical Darkwood, Rose discovers danger and adventure in her quest to uncover the mysteries surrounding her. When she’s rescued by Thorne, the handsome Dark Elf guardian of the forest, he binds her to the Darkwood and forbids her to speak of its secrets. But secrets have a way of getting loose, especially when there’s hidden magic involved, and Rose falls deeper into the thorny tangles of her own past. Her sister, Neeve, is concealing dangerous powers of her own, and the two of them are soon caught up in a destiny that will bring them face-to-face on opposing sides of a deadly magical war. Ultimately, Rose must risk her freedom, her world, and even her truest love to save her sister. Can she bear to make that sacrifice? Does she even have the choice? Called “A fantastical series” by Publisher’s Weekly, USA Today bestselling author Anthea Sharp has crafted a lushly written fairy-tale trilogy weaving elements of Snow White & Rose Red with romance, magic, Cozy fantasy, and secrets that that will change the fate of worlds. Will appeal to fans of lush fantasy romance who enjoy Sylvia Mercedes, Elise Kova, Alisha Klapheke, Casey L. Bond, Tessonja Odette, Naomi Novik, and Sharon Shinn. Contains a mild love triangle, hidden magic, unrequited love, cozy fantasy, happily ever afters, fairytale elements, swoony Dark Elves, determined mortals, and an enchanted forest filled with danger and adventure.

Griffin of Darkwood

Griffin of Darkwood
Author: Becky Citra
Publisher: Coteau Books
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2016-07-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1550506927

After 12-year-old Will Poppy’s mother dies, he finds himself moving to a run-down castle with an aunt he loathes and servants who are up to no good – and that’s just the beginning of his troubles.

The Secret of My-Myst

The Secret of My-Myst
Author: Mike Dicerto
Publisher: Zumaya Thresholds
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2020-11-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1612710948

Rupert Starbright, separated from his guide and protector Dream Weaver, travels the dangerous Wildness with two wild boys who have vowed to help Murkus defeat Queen Chroma and conquer Far-Myst. Separated from the boy who calls himself Xerks, Rupert and the other boy, who is none other than Dream Weaver’s son Quix, stumble on a gateway to a land of mystery—My-Myst, the land of the dreaded Farseens. As Murkus, now a creature half man and half dragon, sucks all the joy and color from Far-Myst with his deadly dark sun, Rupert decides he must confront his enemy and ask him why he so hates imagination and its wonders because no one else is willing to do it. Is there something good buried deep within the black heart of the Dragon Lord? And are Rupert’s faith and imagination strong enough to find it and keep Far-Myst from becoming another Graysland?

The Beatryce Prophecy

The Beatryce Prophecy
Author: Kate DiCamillo
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-09-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536213616

When a mysterious child appears at the monastery of the Order of the Chronicles of Sorrowing, Brother Edik nurses her back to health. When he uncovers her dangerous secret, she is sent away into the world with a goat and a boy.

The Secret Shadow

The Secret Shadow
Author: Bethany Atazadeh
Publisher: Grace House Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2023-06-20
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

When another shape-shifter breaks into the castle and threatens the royal family, the search for the intruder begins—and Jezebel fears they’ll catch her instead. The castle is locked down until the danger is eliminated. Everyone is suspect. Still learning the ropes of the secretive Jinni court, the life she's worked so hard for is in jeopardy. With the Jinni Guard on the hunt for this formidable shifter, it’s only a matter of time. Once they discover Jezebel’s shape-shifting Gift, her future with Prince Shem—and all her carefully formed plans—are over. Jezebel must persuade the prince to buy her time, so she can track down this unknown shape-shifter before the Guard. If she fails, she’ll have no choice but to flee before the Guard discovers her hidden abilities and severs them immediately—a fate worse than death. The Secret Shadow is the second book in The Queen’s Rise series, inspired by your favorite villains in Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast. Over a century before Queen Jezebel crosses paths with Arie, Rena, and Nesrin, she’s just an innocent Jinni girl… who was betrayed. Reading order for THE QUEEN’S RISE series: Book 1: The Secret Gift Book 2: The Secret Shadow Book 3: The Secret Curse Reading order for THE STOLEN KINGDOM companion series: Book 1: The Stolen Kingdom Book 2: The Jinni Key Book 3: The Cursed Hunter Book 4: The Enchanted Crown

The Secret in the Cellar

The Secret in the Cellar
Author: John Westwood
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2023-10-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1035812908

Timmy is an only child and has just moved into an old house with his Mum and Dad a day before his ninth birthday. While his Mum prepares his birthday dinner, he manages to force the strange door under the stairs to open. He soon finds out the door leads to a dirty old cellar full of junk. While exploring in the cellar he spots an old trunk shut tight with age. Suddenly the trunk slowly vibrates then bursts open! He rushes over and looks inside, soon to discover The Secret in the Cellar. Timmy has been chosen to deliver The Book of Rule to The Golden King of Inner Earth with the help of Nanos, the Keeper of the Book. But it is not a simple as all of that, as the evil Wizard Bathos also wants the book and will stop at nothing to get it. Timmy is taken on an adventure full of dragons, flying carpets, monsters, and wizards.

The Lost Castle

The Lost Castle
Author: Kristy Cambron
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2018-02-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0718095472

Bridging the past and present in three time periods—the French Revolution, World War II, and present day—The Lost Castle is an enchanting, interwoven story of three resilient women connected by a storybook castle that stands witness to their lives. 1789: Aveline Saint-Moreau is a wealthy and beautiful young aristocrat preparing for her betrothal to the Duc et Vivay’s heir Philippe, but the French Revolution looms as the Bastille is stormed in Paris. 1944: Viola Hart is a Resistance fighter in France during World War II, desperately trying to root out the evil taking hold in her country as the Nazis occupy France. Present day: Ellie Carver is in a race against time to deliver a decades-overdue message as her grandmother fades into the shadows of Alzheimer’s. Embarking on a journey to France’s Loire Valley, Ellie can only hope to unearth the secrets of the mysterious castle before time silences them forever. As Ellie’s journey unfolds, so too do the journeys of the two other women, each of their stories woven together through their connection with the forgotten French castle—a castle that plays a part in saving each one of them. With tales of loves won and lost, battles waged in the hearts of men, and a legacy of faith spanning generations, The Lost Castle is a sweeping story of three strong women making history. Praise for The Lost Castle: “Spanning the French Revolution, World War II and today, Cambron masterfully carries us into each period with all the romance and danger of the best fairy tale.” —Katherine Reay “It’s been a long time since I’ve been so thoroughly engrossed in a novel . . . The Lost Castle kept me spellbound!” —Tamera Alexander Full-length split-time historical fiction Includes discussion questions for book clubs Part of The Lost Castle Series Book 1: The Lost Castle Book 2: Castle on the Rise Book 3: The Painted Castle