A young girl named Elara discovers a hidden world and a magical unicorn, embarking on a quest to save the land from evil.
Author
Bruce Coville
58 books in the catalog
Bruce Coville has 58 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly fantasy, adventure and middle grade. The titles we've reviewed span 1979 to 2016.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A young scientist creates a genetically engineered creature that escapes and causes chaos, forcing her to retrieve it.
A young boy named Barnaby is tasked with caring for a magical brownie. The brownie causes mischief and chaos, leading to humorous situations.
Amber Brown deals with the challenges of her parents' divorce and her father's remarriage, navigating her feelings.
Amber Brown navigates the challenges of her parents' divorce and her mother's new relationship, finding her voice and coping mechanisms.
Amber Brown navigates school life, friendships, and family changes with humor and resilience.
A young girl named Sarah encounters a mysterious and potentially dangerous entity during autumn.
In a world where humans hunt magical creatures, a young hunter named Kaelen faces a dangerous quest.
A young boy named Duncan is drawn into a world of dark magic and dangerous creatures.
A young Dutch girl named Hans Brinker experiences life in 19th-century Holland, facing poverty, family loyalty, and the excitement of ice skating.
A mischievous monster named Grizelda causes trouble for a young boy named Kevin, who must find a way to deal with her.
This retelling of Norse mythology describes the events leading up to Thor's wedding and the challenges he faces.
A group of children must outsmart evil elves who are stealing Christmas presents.
Young heroes embark on a quest to defeat the evil wizard Malvolio and retrieve the Dragon of Doom from his clutches.
Juliet Dove, a girl who loves romance novels, tries to orchestrate love for her friends.
A young boy named Timmy must protect his village from mischievous goblins who steal shiny objects.
A group of friends embarks on a perilous journey through space to escape a dying Earth and find a new home.
A boy named Duncan discovers he is half-human and half-dragon, embarking on a journey to understand his heritage and control his powers.
Students at a science fair must deal with a zombie outbreak caused by a science experiment.
A young boy named Peanut develops a crush on a girl named Buttercup, leading to humorous and awkward situations.
A group of kids is abducted by aliens and must find a way to survive and return to Earth.
Three kids discover a crashed alien spacecraft and must help the stranded aliens return home before the government captures them.
A young boy named K.C. must retrieve his grandfather's brain, which has been stolen, leading him on a bizarre and humorous adventure.
A young boy named Kaelen discovers he has a magical destiny tied to an ancient song.
A group of students must deal with their teacher who has shrunk to two inches tall.
A boy named Barnaby finds a magical land filled with unicorns and must help them.
This is a young adult adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy about two star-crossed lovers from feuding families.
A young boy named Duncan is drawn into a magical quest to find the Skull of Truth, facing dangerous creatures and moral dilemmas.
A collection of spooky short stories designed to frighten young readers.
A retelling of Shakespeare's Macbeth, focusing on the psychological descent of a Scottish general.
A collection of short, humorous stories featuring magical mishaps and fantastical creatures.
This collection features several short, spooky stories designed to frighten young readers.
Fairies meddle in the lives of lovers and a group of amateur actors in a magical forest.
This fantasy novel follows a young boy named Snout who is on a quest to find a magical object. He encounters various creatures and challenges in a whimsical world.
A young boy named Thomas discovers a magical amulet that transports him to a land of mythical creatures. He must complete a quest to return home.
Elanna is transported to a magical land where she discovers she has a destiny to fulfill.
Two friends, Leo and Max, accidentally travel to an alien dimension and must find a way back home.
Young Peter, his sister, and their friends embark on a quest to defeat a fearsome dragon threatening their village.
Space Brat 3 follows the adventures of Captain Missy, a young space cadet, as she navigates intergalactic challenges and friendships.
A retelling of Shakespeare's play where Prospero, a sorcerer, manipulates events on an island.
A nerdy middle schooler must help three aliens retrieve their spaceship before it's discovered by humans.
A young boy named Blork discovers he has an evil twin who causes trouble, leading to a humorous adventure.
A group of children encounters mischievous goblins in a castle, leading to a series of humorous and slightly spooky adventures.
A young boy named Duncan struggles with his teacher, who turns out to be an alien.
Jennifer Murdley, a young girl, finds herself dealing with a peculiar toad that grants wishes with unexpected consequences.
A collection of short, spooky stories designed to thrill young readers.
When a science experiment goes awry, young Timmy's brain is swapped with his teacher's, leading to humorous chaos.
A young boy named Eddie discovers his teacher, Mr. Klutz, has a secret: he glows in the dark. This leads to a series of strange and humorous events.
Jeremy Thatcher discovers a magical egg and hatches a dragon, leading to fantastical adventures.
A group of young heroes embarks on a quest to save their land from a dark force. They must overcome challenges and learn to work together.
A group of students discovers their new teacher is an alien with a secret mission.
A boy named Kevin is chosen to be the Monster of the Year at school.
A young boy named Gary encounters a friendly ghost named Mort who needs help solving his own murder.
A group of friends discovers a magical object that allows them to travel through time.
A young boy named Kevin discovers a magical amulet that transports him to a dangerous fantasy world where he must battle evil forces.
A young girl named Jenny discovers a magical deck of tarot cards that can show the future.
A young boy named Russell finds a magical ring that allows him to transform into a monster, leading to humorous and sometimes scary situations.
A lonely girl named Sarah befriends a magical unicorn that helps her overcome her shyness and find her voice.
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