Book of a Thousand Days, by Shannon Hale

Pledged to serve as a maid to Lady Saren, young Dashti finds herself locked in a tower for seven years with Saren who has refused to marry Lord Khasar. Written as Dashti's diary, the story of their years together becomes a compelling adventure and tale of friendship and growth. The author's choice to place this story based on a Grimm's fairy tale in Medieval Mongolia adds spice and flavor.

Grades 5-8

The New Policeman, by Kate Thompson

There never seems to be enough time in Kinvara, a town in Ireland and as J.J. soon discovers, time is also a problem in the magical land of Tir na n'Og. The two are connected in many mysterious ways but particularly by traditional Irish music sprinkled throughout the text. A compelling and mysterious fantasy.

Grades 6 and up