Alcatraz vs the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson.
Fablehaven by Branden Mull.
Janitors by Tyler Whitesides.
Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
Taste_the__Rainbow on
*Alkatraz vs The Evil Librarians* for sure.
It’s like a satirical take on the chosen one trope, but still has a great core of world, character and plot-building.
MommyPenguin2 on
KM Shea is very funny and yet her plots are not corny. Her Magiford books are YA urban fantasy and her Timeless Fairy Tales and Elves of Lessa books are fantasy. There is a lot of romance, though. Don’t know if that’s a deal breaker.
KingBretwald on
The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett. Also his Tiffany Aching books.
The Dark Lord of Derkholm by Diana Wynne Jones.
LittlestCatMom on
Diana Wynne Jones was the master of this. Pretty much all of her books qualify with only a few exceptions. I suggest starting with the Chrestomanci series, starting with Charmed Life.
port_okali on
*Frostheart* by Jamie Littler – it’s trilogy about a boy in a wintery fantasy land joining the crew of a travelling sleigh, accompanied by a grumpy yeti. The books are funny and full of action but also quite serious and reflective at times, and quite emotional, too.
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The Lunar Chronicles and The Renegades Trilogy! Great blend of humor and serious topics.
[Sal and Gabi Break the Universe](https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/e2983156-c0df-4398-9a26-773e9f49b369) by Carlos Hernandez! It’s laugh out loud funny and incredibly heartwarming at the same time. It’s actually part of the Rick Riordan Presents imprint.
Alcatraz vs the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson.
Fablehaven by Branden Mull.
Janitors by Tyler Whitesides.
Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
*Alkatraz vs The Evil Librarians* for sure.
It’s like a satirical take on the chosen one trope, but still has a great core of world, character and plot-building.
KM Shea is very funny and yet her plots are not corny. Her Magiford books are YA urban fantasy and her Timeless Fairy Tales and Elves of Lessa books are fantasy. There is a lot of romance, though. Don’t know if that’s a deal breaker.
The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett. Also his Tiffany Aching books.
The Dark Lord of Derkholm by Diana Wynne Jones.
Diana Wynne Jones was the master of this. Pretty much all of her books qualify with only a few exceptions. I suggest starting with the Chrestomanci series, starting with Charmed Life.
*Frostheart* by Jamie Littler – it’s trilogy about a boy in a wintery fantasy land joining the crew of a travelling sleigh, accompanied by a grumpy yeti. The books are funny and full of action but also quite serious and reflective at times, and quite emotional, too.