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The Menagerie by Tui T. Sutherland and Kari Sutherland
In a sleepy Montana town, a secret sanctuary shelters griffins, mermaids, and more—until a baby griffin goes missing. Three kids dive into clues, cover-ups, and creature chaos in a fast, funny mystery that sparkles with wonder. The Menagerie is a charming romp for anyone who’s ever wished the creatures in their favorite bestiary were real.
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... a clue-chasing hunt through a hidden community of magical beings?
The Fairy-Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley
If you loved how Logan and Zoe sift clues and suspects to find the missing griffin cubs in The Menagerie, you’ll have a blast with Sabrina and Daphne Grimm piecing together mysteries among fairy-tale refugees in Ferryport Landing. The casework is playful but smart, the suspects are fantastical, and—just like the kids’ sleuthing in Xanadu—the truth hides in plain sight until a satisfying reveal.
... a secret wildlife preserve for mythical creatures with rich, rule-filled lore?
Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
Enjoyed the behind-the-scenes rules and habitats of Zoe’s family-run Menagerie in Xanadu? Fablehaven opens the gates to another hidden sanctuary, where Kendra and Seth discover treaties, boundaries, and clever creature-specific tricks that matter when things go wrong. Like the griffin-cub fiasco, small mistakes ripple into big magical trouble—making every detail of the worldbuilding matter.
... a high-energy, joke-cracking dash to solve a mythic mess?
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
If the brisk pace of Logan and Zoe’s escapades—scrambling across town, interviewing fantastical suspects, racing the clock—kept you grinning, The Lightning Thief delivers that same breathless momentum. Percy bolts from one myth-fueled scrape to the next, juggling clues and monsters with quippy humor that echoes the light, adventurous tone of The Menagerie.
... a tight-knit crew forming around a newcomer inside a secret magical bureau?
Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston
Like Logan arriving in Xanadu and finding allies among Zoe and the Menagerie’s caretakers, Amari lands in a hidden world and builds a loyal circle while investigating a mystery tied to magical beings. The camaraderie, optimism, and “we’ve-got-your-back” vibe mirror the found-family warmth that makes The Menagerie so inviting.
... whimsical, rule-bending magic that treats wonder with a wink?
Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi
If the playful tone—griffin cub capers, oddball creatures, and lighthearted peril—in The Menagerie made you smile, Furthermore doubles down on whimsy. Alice ventures into a topsy-turvy realm where magic has quirky rules and humor softens the stakes, capturing that same buoyant, imaginative feel.
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