Recs if you like The Fairy-Tale Detectives...

books to get for the middle grade readers in your life that have similar vibes but are NOT Harry Potter (and are in fact better)

Who TF needs JKR anymore? We got way better books out there dude

These middle grade series may not have seven movies, a TV show, and a literal theme park dedicated to them, but they sure deserve it! Especially because they weren't written by JKR. All recommended by Pagebound users, and suggestions are always always welcome -- middle grade fantasy/mystery series-starters only, please! Let's foster a love of reading in kids without supporting bigotry and hatred.

A collection of slightly dark, spooky, or existential books for children whose imaginary friend just might have been a ghost, who fantasized about being an orphan, or who would have appreciated the Well for Sensitive Boys to gaze into. A mix of titles from my millennial childhood with some newer additions.

a list of books about 'girl detectives'. for this list i specifically mean characters that are children or teenagers, not just female detectives.

now get that spyglass, sneak into that house and crack that code because the game is ON!

YA fiction retelling, inspired by, and about fairy tales, published for teens between 1990 and 2009.

I was recently rereading a book I loved when I was 13 expecting it to be terrible and simple, and I found that I actually still liked it so I decided to make this list!! Recommendations are welcome, this will be a running list xx

These are works with siblings (borthers/sisters) as its protagonist and heart of the story. Don't need to necessary be blood related or in good term. It can be rivalry, as long as the story have siblinghood as one of the theme. The siblings need to be a fully-fleshed character, not background character and—weird that I need to clarify it—NOT A FUCKING INCEST 🔪

Books that probably turned you into a reader if you’re in your mid-20s now 👀

"All aboard the Nostalgia Train!
We are an online book club that covers the YA and MG mega hits of the past.

You can re-read a childhood favorite or discover a cultural touchstone you may have missed out on. Then we chat about them in YouTube live streams and see how they have stood the test of time."

the books you read during recess instead of playing kickball

Stories featuring faeries

A list of cozy and spooky Halloween reads, from graphic novels to dark romance. Something for everyone.

Fairytales in modern days

Keep in mind that I haven't read much since early high school so a lot of these books are for a younger audience lol (Can you tell I LOVED Spiderwick?)