▪ Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins When Gregor falls through a grate in his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats, and cockroaches coexist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident.
▪ Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper On the Midwinter Day that is his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton is plunged into a quest for six magical Signs that will one day aid the Old Ones in the final battle between the Dark and the Light.
▪ A Wizard Named Nell by Jackie French Koller Eleven-year-old Princess Arenelle struggles to prove that she is capable of being the next apprentice of the Imperial Wizard--a position only available to boys.
▪ Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo Charlie Bone's life with his widowed mother and two grandmothers undergoes a dramatic change when he discovers that he can hear people in photographs talking.
▪ The Sword in the Stone by T. H. White Kay and Wart (later King Arthur), learn the qualities essential to becoming a successful knight.
▪ The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop A gift of a toy castle, complete with silver knight, introduces William to an adventure involving magic and a personal quest.
▪ The Wizard’s Map by Jane Yolen Three children visiting relatives in Scotland become involved in the plans of a diabolical wizard.





