Best Middle-Grade Science Fiction, Fantasy & Adventure of 2014

by Kelly Barnhill

The classic fantasy elements are all there, richly reimagined, with a vivid setting, a page-turning adventure of a plot, and... Full review >

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by Rohan Gavin

A rousing page-turner with one fault: It ends. (Mystery. 10-14) Full review >

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by S.E. Grove

Wholly original and marvelous beyond compare. Full review >

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by Mary McCallum ; illustrated by Annie Hayward

Both cinematic and pleasingly literary, this will keep readers entranced. Full review >

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by Kate Milford ; illustrated by Jaime Zollars

An abundantly diverting mystery seasoned with mild fantasy and just a little steampunk. Full review >

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by M.T. Anderson ; illustrated by Kurt Cyrus

Layered, beautiful, smart and achingly funny. In a word, brilliant. Full review >

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by Jonathan Auxier ; illustrated by Patrick Arrasmith

Lots of creepiness, memorable characters, a worthy message, Arrasmith’s atmospheric drawings and touches of humor amid the... Full review >

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by Dan Bar-el ; illustrated by Tatjana Mai-Wyss

Part Great Escape, part Hatchet, part Charlotte’s Web, all wonderful. Full review >

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by Tony Abbott

Equal parts edge-of-your-seat suspense and heartfelt coming-of-age. Full review >

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by Kenneth Oppel

Canadian railway history, fantasy, a flutter of romance—and a thoughtful examination of social injustice—collide in this... Full review >

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by Margi Preus

Norwegian history, fiction and folklore intertwine seamlessly in this lively, fantastical adventure and moving coming-of-age... Full review >

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by Carrie Ryan ; John Parke Davis

Multifaceted characters, high stakes, imaginative magic, and hints of hidden twists and complexities to come add up to a... Full review >

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