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A fast-paced, funny, and culturally rich collection of mythic adventures featuring young heroes facing down monsters and demons. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities.
- exciting
- mythic
- lively
- action-packed
- 01
9 From the Nine Worlds
Rick Riordan
A chaotic, laugh-out-loud romp through mythological realms with a fiercely loyal found family.
- 02
Daughter of the Deep
Rick Riordan
A high-octane, deep-sea thrill ride where ancient literary secrets meet cutting-edge submarine warfare.
- 03
Aru Shah and the Song of Death
Roshani Chokshi
A vibrant, laugh-out-loud mythological adventure that balances world-ending stakes with the messy, heartfelt dynamics of middle school friendships.
- 04
Race to the Sun
Rebecca Roanhorse
A high-stakes, sun-drenched adventure that seamlessly weaves ancient Navajo mythology into the modern world.
- 05
The Gilded Wolves
Roshani Chokshi
A glittering, velvet-draped heist where the banter is sharp, the magic is dark, and the found family will break your heart.
- 06
Once upon an Eid
S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed
A radiant, uplifting collection of tales that captures the festive spirit and communal warmth of religious celebration.
- 07
Look Both Ways
Jason Reynolds
A vibrant, interconnected snapshot of the unsupervised magic and quiet struggles that happen on the walk home from school.
- 08
Three Keys
Kelly Yang
A big-hearted, spirited journey through the anxieties and triumphs of immigrant life, fueled by community and resilience.
- 09
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
Kwame Mbalia
A propulsive, mythic adventure where a grieving boy must harness the power of Black American folklore to heal both a fractured world and his own broken heart.
- 10
Vespers Rising
Tony Abbott
A breathless plunge into centuries-old conspiracies where the shadows hold secrets far more dangerous than the ones already uncovered.
- 11
Zombies vs. Unicorns
Holly Black
A delightfully chaotic, tongue-in-cheek battle of tropes that pits the sparkly against the rotting.
- 12
Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor
Xiran Jay Zhao
A high-octane collision of ancient myth and modern technology where a boy must embrace his heritage to save his mother's soul.
