Publishers: Astra Publishing House

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog offers a blend of imaginative storytelling and engaging nonfiction, often rooted in myth, folklore, and speculative worlds. Readers can expect a mix of richly detailed fantasy adventures alongside accessible explorations of cultural and historical themes. The range spans from playful juvenile fiction to more complex narratives with layered world-building.

What you’ll often find

  • Fantasy stories featuring mythical creatures like dragons and gryphons, often with epic or action-driven plots.
  • Urban and contemporary settings blending the supernatural with everyday life.
  • Juvenile fiction that includes humor, animals, and imaginative verse or graphic formats.
  • Nonfiction works exploring folklore, mythology, and historical contexts, sometimes with a cultural or social science angle.
  • Character-driven coming-of-age narratives with emotional depth and diverse perspectives.
  • Dark fantasy elements that add complexity and moodier tones to the speculative fiction offerings.

How to browse this shelf

  • Start by choosing between fiction and nonfiction to focus your exploration.
  • Look for stories centered on mythical creatures if you prefer fantasy with rich world-building.
  • Try juvenile fiction selections for lighter, often humorous or visually engaging reads.
  • Explore nonfiction titles to deepen understanding of mythology and cultural history.
  • Use themes like coming-of-age or urban fantasy to find character-focused narratives.
  • Seek out darker fantasy works if you enjoy moodier, more intense speculative fiction.
  • Narrow by tone or narrative style to match your reading pace and preferences.

Good fit if you like

  • Imaginative worlds populated by legendary creatures and epic quests.
  • Nonfiction that connects folklore and history with accessible storytelling.
  • Books that balance action and adventure with thoughtful character development.
  • Playful or poetic juvenile fiction with humor and inventive formats.
  • Explorations of identity and growth within contemporary or speculative settings.
  • Complex narratives that blend dark fantasy elements with broader themes.

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • Goodbye, Mr. Spalding — Jennifer Robin Barr

    Goodbye, Mr. Spalding — Jennifer Robin Barr

  • Sometimes It’s Bright — Annie Ruygt

    Sometimes It’s Bright — Annie Ruygt

  • Zombies! Evacuate the School! — Sara E. Holbrook

    Zombies! Evacuate the School! — Sara E. Holbrook

  • The Uncrowned King — Michelle West

    The Uncrowned King — Michelle West

  • Seed, Soil, Sun Earth’s Recipe for Food — Cris Peterson

    Seed, Soil, Sun Earth’s Recipe for Food — Cris Peterson

  • Slowpoke — Lucille Recht Penner

    Slowpoke — Lucille Recht Penner

  • It Came from Outer Space — Henry Barker

    It Came from Outer Space — Henry Barker

  • This Alien Shore — C.S. Friedman

    This Alien Shore — C.S. Friedman

  • Like Thunder The Desert Magician’s Duology: Book Two — Nnedi Okorafor

    Like Thunder The Desert Magician’s Duology: Book Two — Nnedi Okorafor

  • Slime King — Catherine Daly

    Slime King — Catherine Daly

  • Garbage Island — Fred Koehler

    Garbage Island — Fred Koehler

  • Black and White The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene Bull Connor — Larry Dane Brimner

    Black and White The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene Bull Connor — Larry Dane Brimner

  • Sea Lions in the Parking Lot Animals On The Move In A Time Of Pandemic — Lenora Todaro

    Sea Lions in the Parking Lot Animals On The Move In A Time Of Pandemic — Lenora Todaro

  • The Case of the Amazing Zelda (Book 4) — Lewis B. Montgomery

    The Case of the Amazing Zelda (Book 4) — Lewis B. Montgomery

  • Norman and the Nom Nom Factory — Bridgette Zou

    Norman and the Nom Nom Factory — Bridgette Zou

  • Cash Stash (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 3) Savings — Catherine Daly

    Cash Stash (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 3) Savings — Catherine Daly

  • Las Magníficas Plantitas Bailadoras de Mamá (Mamá’s Magnificent Dancing Plantitas) — Jesús Trejo

    Las Magníficas Plantitas Bailadoras de Mamá (Mamá’s Magnificent Dancing Plantitas) — Jesús Trejo

  • Wild Things — Clay Carmichael

    Wild Things — Clay Carmichael

  • Lights Out! — Lucille Recht Penner

    Lights Out! — Lucille Recht Penner

  • Merry Witchmas (A Magical Christmas Wish Tale) — Petrell Ozbay

    Merry Witchmas (A Magical Christmas Wish Tale) — Petrell Ozbay