Best Middle-Grade Fantasy & Science Fiction of 2020

by Julie Abe

Bewitching—a must-read for fantasy lovers. Full review >

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by Christiane M. Andrews

A tapestry, both humble and rich. Full review >

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by Alex Aster

Worthy of every magical ounce. Full review >

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by Kim Baker

Both a whimsy-soaked journey of self-discovery and a successful exploration of the tough reality of recovering from trauma. Full review >

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by Rena Barron

A truly #BlackGirlMagic, cloudy-day, curl-up kind of book. Full review >

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by Hayley Chewins

Superb, spooky, and unforgettable. Full review >

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by Hanna Alkaf

A fascinating, page-turning tale. Full review >

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by Van Hoang ; illustrated by Nguyen Quang & Kim Lien

At its core, a tale of magic and family strongly grounded in contemporary reality. Full review >

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by Tehlor Kay Mejia

A new hero’s fantastic and fantastical debut—her next appearance can’t come soon enough. Full review >

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by Lauren Oliver ; illustrated by Ethan M. Aldridge

Enchanting. Full review >

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by Rebecca Roanhorse

Native readers will see themselves as necessary heroes while readers of all walks will want to be their accomplices. Full review >

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by David A. Robertson

This middle-grade fantasy deftly and compellingly centers Indigenous culture. Full review >

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by Kim Ventrella

Magically mesmerizing and moving. Full review >

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