A boy discovers he’s a demigod and embarks on a quest to stop a war between the Greek gods.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: the Lightning Thief
A socially awkward boy uses a finger puppet of Yoda to offer surprisingly wise advice to classmates.
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
A master of fast-paced, funny mysteries, this author writes adventurous series like Spy School and FunJungle that blend action and humor.
Stuart Gibbs
Stories set in magical worlds or featuring supernatural elements that go beyond the laws of reality.
Fantasy
What is the name of the snowman in Frozen who loves warm hugs?
Olaf
An orphan learns he’s a wizard and attends a magical school while uncovering secrets about his past and destiny.
Harry Potter
When a beloved zoo hippo mysteriously dies, a curious boy teams up with a friend to uncover a wild conspiracy behind the animal’s death.
Belly Up
This author mixes mythology (Greek, Norse, Egyptian, Roman) with modern life in his action-packed series, creating diverse characters and laugh-out-loud adventures for young readers.
Rick Riordan
Fictional stories set in the past that include real historical events, settings, or figures.
Historical Fiction
What house at Hogwarts does Harry Potter belong to?
Gryffindor
A young girl survives alone on an isolated island, learning to live in harmony with nature.
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Twins fall into a magical book and journey through fairy tale worlds to find a way home.
Land of Stories
This acclaimed author tackles deep themes about doing what's right in historical fiction books like Number the Stars and futuristic books like The Giver.
Stories that could happen in real life, with believable characters, settings, and situations.
Realistic Fiction
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Spongebob Squarepants
After a plane crash, a boy must survive alone in the Canadian wilderness with only a hatchet.
Hatchet
A middle schooler shares his hilarious and awkward daily life through doodles and diary entries.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Known for his darkly whimsical stories, this author wrote classic children’s books filled with clever kids (like Matilda and Charlie), quirky humor, and unexpected twists.
Roald Dahl
Stories designed to scare or unsettle readers, often involving danger, fear, or the supernatural.
Horror
Who is the most decorated (most awards/medals) American gymnast?
Simone Biles
Two best friends are taken to a magical school where fairy tale heroes and villains are trained, but end up in unexpected roles.
School for Good and Evil
A girl travels across dimensions with her brother and friend to rescue her missing father from a dark force.
A Wrinkle in Time
This author writes heartfelt, character-driven stories that explore identity, family, and resilience, often drawing from her Filipino heritage.
Erin Entrada Kelly
Fast-paced stories where characters face exciting, risky challenges, often involving exploration or danger.
Adventure
Who won the Superbowl this year?
Philadelphia Eagles