By Tiernan, Cate 

Seventeen-year-old Morgan makes a surprising discovery: witchcraft is an intrinsic part of who she is--and who she will become!

Book 1 of the Sweep series.

By Richards, Justin  Fifteen-year-old Matt and his new friend Robin search the globe to retrieve an ancient code--rumored to have brought down the ancient civilization of Atlantis--from the hands of a madman who is bent on destroying the modern world.

By Jones, Diana Wynne 

Gwendolen Chant and her brother Cat find the Chrestomancie Castle family's magic powers difficult to counter with the inferior powers of the Coven Street witches.

Book 1 of The Chronicles of Chrestomanci

By Barron, T.A. 

When the peaceful world of Avalon (contained on the roots of a supernaturally big tree) begins to suffer mysterious droughts and darkness, the heir of Merlin is the only one who can save it. But is 17-year old Tamwyn the heir, or is he the child of the dark prophecy, who is destined to destroy Avalon? Loosely tied to the author’s Lost Years of Merlin series.  Sequels: Shadows on the Stars, The Eternal Flame.

By Clare, Cassandra 

Clary witnesses a murder in a New York City nightclub--and the body disappears into thin air! It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing to show that a boy has died. This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into their world when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know. . . .Full of snappy dialogue like an episode of Buffy.  Sequels: City of Ashes, City of Glass.

 

By Hoffman, Mary 

Sick in bed with cancer, Lucien discovers he can journey to a place in a parallel world that resembles medieval Venice, Italy, while he sleeps. He becomes caught up in the political intrigues surrounding the Duchessa who rules the city. In each volume, new characters from our modern world learn how to “stravagate” and join Lucien in his adventures.

 Sequels: City of Stars, City of Flowers, City of Secrets

By Hill, Stuart 

After the death of her beloved father, headstrong princess Thirrin Freer Strong-In-The-Arm becomes warrior queen of her homeland, Icemark, defending it from a formidable invader. Despite Thirrin's bravery and the support of Oskan, the Witch's son, the task proves more difficult than Thirrin ever dreamed. She must assemble a force to rival her opponent. And, in the chill winter of Icemark, she only has until spring to unite the strange beasts and frightening creatures who live just outside her country. Ultimately, it is Thirrin's vision and determination that will see her through to victory.

 See also Book 2: Blade of Fire

By Wrede, Patricia 

With the aid of King Mandanbar, Princess Cimorene rescues the dragon Kazul and saves the Enchanted Forest from a band of wicked wizards. A spoof of conventional fairytales.

Sequels: Searching for Dragons, Calling on Dragons, Talking to Dragons