The King of Attolia, by Megan Whalen Turner

Eugenides, still known as the Thief of Eddis, faces palace intrigue and assassins as he strives to prove himself both to the people of Attolia and to his new bride, their queen.

Grades 6 and up.

The Dream-Maker's Magic, by Sharon Shinn

Kellen's mother insisted her only child was born a male and raised her as a boy till she was forced to go to school. Then she became friends with Gryffin, who accepted her as she was and who would become the new Dream-Maker of their kingdom.

Grades 6 and up.

Gossamer, by Lois Lowry

While learning to bestow dreams, a young dream giver tries to save an eight-year-old boy from the effects of both his abusive past and the nightmares inflicted on him by the frightening Sinisteeds.

It's hard when you feel like a square peg that is supposed to fit into a round hole. That's what Gossamer must feel like. She talks too much, thinks too much, won't stay still - all the things that upset the older ones who have been bestowing dreams for so long.

Grades 5 and up.

Keturah and Lord Death, by Martine Leavitt

When sixteen-year-old Keturah follows a legenday hart into the forest she becomes lost, and eventually Lord Death comes to claim her, but when she is able to charm him with her story she gains a reprieve of twenty-four hours, if she can find her one true love.

Grades 7 and up.