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Reviewed fantasy books for tweens

Fantasy books with reviewed content guidance for readers around ages 10–12.

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• D&RBook · 2020 · Ages 7+Bedtime Stories for Kids Collection : The Magic Unicorn and the Beautiful Princess, the World of Dinosaurs, Fantastic Dragonsarah DollPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• D&RBook · 1972 · Ages 12+Dragon MagicAndre NortonPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• D&RBook · 1990 · Ages 8+Mozart's Magic FantasyClassical Kids PresentsPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• D&RBook · 2004 · Ages 7+Mozart's Magic Fantasy (Classical Kids)Susan HammondPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• Book · Ages 10+A TALE OF WITCHCRAFT...Chris ColferIn this sequel to “A Tale of Magic...” a mysterious new witch arrives at the academy with dark intentions. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 9+DRAGON CAPTIVESLisa McMannTwins try to control their unwieldy magical abilities while rescuing enslaved dragons. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 7+KIKI AND THE NEW MAGICEiko KadonoKiki faces the challenges of growing up as an honest-to-goodness witch; translated by Emily Balistrieri. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 12+THE FORK, THE WITCH, AND THE WORMChristopher Paolini with Angela PaoliniThree stories set in the magical world of Alagaësia. (Ages 12 to 17)
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• Book · Ages 10+THE LAST DRAGONSLAYERJasper FfordeAn orphan is indentured to magicians.
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• Book · Ages 8+THE SISTER SWITCHSarah Mlynowski and Debbie RigaudA magic bracelet grants the wish of a middle sister, Addie, to become the oldest sister. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 8+THE WITCH'S VACUUM CLEANER AND OTHER STORIESTerry PratchettA story collection conjures wizard wars, time-traveling televisions and other wonders. (Ages 10 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 9+WITCHLINGSClaribel A. OrtegaThree Witchlings have three weeks to find and kill the deadly Nightbeast or lose their magic forever. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 9+A SNICKER OF MAGICNatalie LloydPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• Book · Ages 10+A TALE OF MAGIC...Chris ColferBrystal Evergreen and her friends use magic to thwart evil. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 10+BAD MAGICPseudonymous BoschPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• Book · Ages 10+BREATH OF THE DRAGONShannon Lee and Fonda LeeJun Li dreams of competing in the elite Guardian's Tournament. (Ages 13 to 18)
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• Book · Ages 10+DRAGON PEARLYoon Ha LeeMin runs away from home to search for her brother who is accused of deserting the Space Forces. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 10+DRAGONBORNStruan MurrayAlex Evans, once thought to be only human, has the dragon within her awakened. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 10+DRAGONWATCH: WRATH OF THE DRAGON KINGBrandon MullKendra and Seth race to find a legendary and dangerous talisman before Celebrant. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 8+THE HARRY POTTER WIZARDING ALMANACJ.K. RowlingAn official companion to the seven Harry Potter novels. (Ages 8 and up)
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• Book · Ages 8+THE HOUSE AT THE EDGE OF MAGICAmy SparkesPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• Book · Ages 8+THE LAST DRAGON ON MARSScott ReintgenPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• Book · 1950 · Ages 8+The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeC. S. LewisPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• Book · Ages 8+THE MAGIC LIBRARY OF WATERFALL WAYJulie AbeLyra Hunt searches for a guild to call home. (Ages 8 to 11)
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