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Milo thinks everything is entirely too boring. But his dull afternoon takes a sharp turn when a mysterious tollbooth suddenly appears in his bedroom. With nothing better to do, he drives his toy car right through it and leaves his ordinary life behind for the extraordinary Lands Beyond. Suddenly, you are navigating a world where words and numbers literally come alive. Milo travels to the Island of Conclusions, teams up with a ticking watchdog named Tock, and meets a cast of wonderfully bizarre characters. Soon, he finds himself on a grand quest to rescue the princesses Rhyme and Reason and restore order to a deeply muddled kingdom. Along the way, Milo realizes that the world is actually full of endless fascination and excitement. This beloved classic chapter book takes you on a clever, puzzle-filled journey that celebrates the magic of language, mathematics, and boundless imagination.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
288 Pages
3.7
/5
10 Reviews
6 Recs
Princess Magnolia loves everything sparkly and pink, especially her fancy dresses and delightful tea parties with Duchess Wigtower. But when a monster alarm sounds, signaling trouble for the kingdom's adorable goats, Princess Magnolia has a very important secret to keep! You see, she's also the Princess in Black, a masked hero who zooms into action to save the day with her trusty unicorn, Blacky. Can Princess Magnolia quickly transform from her prim and proper self into her monster-fighting alter ego without the nosy duchess ever finding out? Join this hilarious and action-packed adventure as the Princess in Black tackles a big blue monster, proving that even the daintiest princesses can be brave, strong, and wear black when duty calls. Get ready for a royal rumble and a whole lot of fun in this exciting early chapter book, perfect for young readers who love a hero with a secret!
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Friendship
Humor
Mermaids
Monsters
Princesses
Problem Solving
Science
Superheroes
Chapter Books
Early Readers
Illustrated Fiction
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
95 Pages
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
1 Recs
Snatched from her orphanage bed in the dead of night, Sophie expects the absolute worst. After all, she has just been kidnapped by a towering giant. But luckily for her, she has been captured by the Big Friendly Giant, the only giant in Giant Country who refuses to eat little kids. Instead of munching on humans, the BFG spends his time catching dreams and blowing them into children's bedrooms. But the other giants are not nearly as nice. The massive, bone-crunching Bloodbottler and the terrifying Fleshlumpeater are planning a horrific trip to England to gobble up innocent people, and Sophie knows she has to stop them. Together, this brave young girl and her gigantic new friend must come up with a brilliant, daring plan to save the day. Get ready for a hilarious, heart-pounding adventure filled with weird words, magical dreams, and the bravest little hero you will ever meet.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
208 Pages
4.2
/5
30 Reviews
25 Recs
