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cunning and strategy

Books about cunning and strategy for readers of all ages.

Cover of The Queen of Attolia

The Queen of Attolia

Megan Whalen Turner

Ages 12–16power and politicsloyalty

Cover of The Amulet of Samarkand

The Amulet of Samarkand

Jonathan Stroud

Ages 10–15magicpower and responsibility

Cover of The Queen of Attolia

The Queen of Attolia

Megan Whalen Turner

Ages 12–18cunning and strategypolitical intrigue

Cover of Crooked Kingdom

Crooked Kingdom

Leigh Bardugo

Ages 14–18loyaltyredemption