Fantasy Books for Middle Schoolers

This is a great story for anyone who loves adventure and mystery.

The book follows twelve-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, a criminal mastermind, as he attempts to restore his family's fortune by searching for fairy gold.

Throughout the series, readers encounter thrilling and mysterious experiences involving various mythical creatures.

In addition, there are clever riddles and puzzles that readers must solve in order to progress through the story.

Twelve-year-old Aru Shah is an ordinary middle schooler who finds herself in a magical world filled with gods and monsters.

With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Aru must use her wit and courage to save everyone from an impending apocalypse.

Join Aru on her thrilling journey as she discovers new powers within herself and battles against powerful forces that threaten to destroy all of existence!

When the lights of the City of Ember start to flicker, two friends Lina and Doon must work together to find a secret that could save their city before it is doomed forever.

With an ancient message as their only clue, they race against time to prevent the darkness from engulfing them in this highly acclaimed adventure series.

Tweens will be begging to read the second book.

When four friends travel to Germany for the funeral of an old family friend, they find themselves on a dangerous mission to unlock an ancient secret that could change the fate of the world. 

Join Wade, Lily, Darrell and Becca as they race against time to solve puzzles and unravel mysteries in this thrilling middle grade series.

Ella Enchanted is a charming fantasy tale about an ordinary girl who embarks on a magical quest to break the curse of obedience imposed upon her by a foolish fairy.

Along the way, Ella must battle ogres and wicked stepsisters and rely on the help of a few friendly allies as she strives to find her own true identity and freedom. 

Kate, Michael, and Emma have been passed from one orphanage to another for the last ten years. Unbeknownst to them, they are being protected from a powerful evil force that is out to get them. 

Now they must embark on a journey through time and around the world in order to set things right according to an ancient prophesy. 

Young teens can follow their story as they battle magic and mayhem in The Emerald Atlas.

Join Alice in Furthermore and discover an enchanting world of magic, adventure, and self-discovery.

With a sprinkling of courage and a dash of humor, The young girl, Alice, will prove that life’s most important questions don't always have easy answers.

When you embark on this journey, you'll also find out that nothing is ever really as it seems in Furthermore. 

Three friends from New York - Dex, Farah, and her best friend Yasmeen, find themselves trapped in a game. 

Drawn into an ever-changing landscape, they're soon fending off creatures from nightmare realms and battling shifty opponents in cutthroat tournaments. 

They quickly learn that if they don’t unravel the secrets of The Gauntlet fast enough, they will remain stuck forever—as the game traps its next generation of victims.

Every year, the people of the Protectorate offer a sacrifice to the witch who lives in the forest - but this time, they accidentally give her a baby.

The witch decides to raise her as her own and names her Luna. As she grows up, Luna discovers that she has magical powers and embarks on an epic quest to uncover secrets about herself and save both humans and witches from destruction.

With courage and determination, can Luna fulfill her destiny as The Girl Who Drank The Moon?

This is a timeless classic filled with adventure, mystery, and courage, all wrapped up in an epic quest to reclaim what is rightfully yours. 

Even today, it remains one of the most beloved fantasy novels ever written. 

Guided by their father's research, Carter and Sadie embark on a dangerous journey across the globe.

It's a quest which brings them ever closer to the truth about their family, and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.

As they battle mythical forces and enemies from the past, they must call upon the gods for help.

When twelve-year-old Sophie discovers she is a Telepath with the ability to read minds, her life takes an unexpected turn.

After meeting Fitz, another Telepath, she learns that her true identity and home are far from what she thought they were.

With secrets buried deep in her memory and dangerous answers in high demand, Sophie must uncover who she really is before it's too late or risk losing everything.

After saving Disneyland from destruction, the five teenage Kingdom Keepers are left with one last puzzle to decipher. But if they can't solve it in time, they'll be crushed by an evil even more powerful than the Overtakers they defeated. 

Tweens can go on an epic adventure filled with mystery and suspense as they uncover secrets that will determine the future of Disney's Kingdom Keepers.

This is an incredible fantasy adventure about two sisters, Riley and Hattie.

When they try to cast a spell so they can share Hattie's magic, they violate Godrealm's laws. Now they must find the last fallen star in order to save one's life.

This book will captivate tweens with its fantastic creatures, family secrets, and journey of self-discovery.

When Percy Jackson is on the brink of being kicked out of boarding school, he finds himself in a world full of mythological monsters and gods from Mount Olympus.

With his life at stake, Percy must use his knowledge of Greek mythology to stay alive and uncover an ancient mystery that could save or destroy the world.

Percy Jackson is one of the best fantasy adventures from Rick Riordan.

This classic story is about four children who discover an enchanted wardrobe that transports them to a magical world.

It is filled with talking animals, mythical creatures, and an evil witch determined to keep them there forever. 

Readers can join the adventure as they battle against good and evil in this timeless tale of courage and friendship.

When thirteen-year-old Hailey Woods enrolls in Poseidon's Academy, an underwater palace where her powers don't work, she finds herself battling psycho sea-nymphs and trying to prevent the resurrection of the gods. 

With an ancient prophecy claiming that a Zeus will have to save the world someday, Hailey must find a way to stop them before it's too late. 

Will she be able to outsmart the sea-nymphs and fulfill her destiny as a hero, or will she succumb to their evil plans for world domination?

This is an engaging coming-of-age story that will remind readers of what it means to be true to oneself, no matter the cost.

It's the perfect book for young teens who are looking for an inspiring story that will challenge them to think deeply about identity and loyalty. 

Join seventh grader Nizhoni, her brother Mac, and her best friend Davery on this adventure that celebrates tradition and resilience.

The story has fast-paced action scenes, laugh-out-loud humor, and deeper lessons about family history and Native American culture.

It's a thrilling ride for middle grade readers. 

Two best friends, Sophie and Agatha, are taken from their homes to attend the School for Good and Evil.

There they must learn to navigate through a magical world filled with unexpected surprises that will challenge their friendship and determine where each of them belongs - in the magical school of good or evil.

This is an exciting new adventure about a seventh grader who accidentally punches a hole into the fabric of reality and unleashes ancient African gods and monsters onto modern-day America.

With the help of his friend, Tristan must set things right before these powerful forces destroy everything he holds dear.

Join him on this thrilling journey as he fights to save his family and our world!

When Marya Lupu and her family receive a letter from Dragomir Academy, an academy for wayward young girls, they are not prepared for the secrets it holds. 

At this strange and unfamiliar place, Marya discovers the truth about the magic wielded by men of their country as well as the Dread itself—secrets that could potentially threaten the fragile balance upon which Illyria is built. 

Readers will go along the adventure as the girls work to uncover these truths and save the kingdom.

Rusty, an ordinary housecat, is unexpectedly thrust into a world of wild cats and danger when he discovers the four Clans of the forest are in turmoil. 

With ShadowClan growing stronger every day, it's up to Rusty to save his new friends from certain doom and become the bravest warrior of them all.

In this first book of the series, readers will follow along as these creatures fight for honor and justice.

With her newfound allies at her side, Sera must brave the treacherous waters of the Deep Blue and discover the truth that lies beneath.

Will Sera have the courage to confront a secret that has been buried for centuries, or will she fail and doom the Mer nations forever? Only time will tell.

Vibrant and captivating, When You Trap a Tiger weaves together the heart of Korean culture with an adventure that will keep you turning pages.

This passionate tale follows Lily on her journey as she discovers the power of stories and unlocks her own strength within.