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Ascendance Trilogy

by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Kings, treason, murder, and danger combine to make this a compelling adventure that will keep young readers guessing and enthralled until the end.

City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments #1)

by Cassandra Clare

When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder committed by three teenagers. Then 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.

Dragon Slippers Series

by Jessica Day George

Creel negotiates escape from one dragon (she reluctantly gives her beautiful slippers) and befriends another majestic dragon. Little does she know that her friendship with these dragons will either hurt or enslave them.

Fablehaven Series

by Brandon Mull

Fablehaven is not your typical fantasy story, but that's what makes it so memorable. Seth and Kendra spend the summer with their grandparents, who happen to be caretakers of a secret sanctuary for magical creatures.

Five Kingdoms Series

by Brandon Mull

Slavers kidnap Cole’s friends and transport them to another world. Cole follows and ends up as a slave scavenging dangerous floating castles. Cole and a new friend named Mira work together to find Cole’s kidnapped friends, battle the unraveling magic, and avoid Mira’s evil father and his soldiers.

Harry Potter Series

by J.K. Rowling

This coming-of-age story about a bespectacled young wizard and the magical boarding school he attends is one of the most beloved fantasy series in existence. Readers get pulled deeper into Harry's world with each installment in the series.

His Dark Materials Series

by Philip Pullman

A city hidden in the Northern Lights and the mystery of disappearing children make His Dark Materials an engrossing series. This complex, layered fantasy pulls you into a universe (or several) beyond your imagination.

Keeper of the Lost Cities Series

by Shannon Messenger

Fantasy fans will love the elves, alicorn, goblins, and magical powers, as well as the mystery involved in Sophie’s life as she runs from kidnappers and faces danger and long forgotten secrets.

Pennyroyal Academy Series

by M.A. Larson

When Evie unexpectedly joins Pennyroyal Academy, a school where courageous young children are trained to become princesses and knights, she’s not sure what to expect. No damsels in distress here — these princesses are being trained as protectors of the land, strong and empowered warriors who will battle witches and dragons. 

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series

by Rick Riordan

This fast-paced adventure will have you laughing, biting your nails, and turning pages as fast as you can. Readers can't help but cheer for the endearingly imperfect Percy as he battles one enemy after another, all in the name of saving the world.

Ranger’s Apprentice Series

by John Flanagan

This excellent series of books is filled with epic battles and adventures with Will, the Rangers (and their secret ways), and the ultimate goal to defeat evil.

Redwall Series

by Brian Jacques

In a world of evil rats and peaceful mice, these epic stories of good vs. evil will appeal to kids who love battles, adventure, and animals.

Seraphina Series

by Rachel Hartman

Fantasy lovers everywhere are going crazy for this series in which dragons are brilliant, logical thinkers. When a human prince is murdered and dragons are blamed, the relationship between the two species is stretched to its limits.

The Cloak Society Series

by Jeramey Kraatz

Alex Knight grew up in the villainous Cloak Society but after a battle against The Rangers of Justice, he begins questioning his life's purpose. Alex decides to defect to the junior superhero side where he’ll fight against his former friends and family, if only he can get the Rangers to trust him.

The Dark Is Rising Sequence

by Susan Cooper

This five book series has kept audiences captivated for decades and is a childhood favorite for many people. It's a dark fantasy that boasts great characters, magic, lore, and an irresistible plot.

The Goose Girl

by Shannon Hale

This fairy tale retelling has earned a spot on my all-time favorites shelf for many reasons — the breathtaking imagery, the trickery of the villain, and the quiet strength of the heroine. I could read this book a dozen times over

The History Keeper Series

By Damian Dibben

When Jake is kidnapped by strangers on a stormy London night he discovers his loving parents have been leading a double life and are now missing, lost somewhere in history. He is plunged into a world of secret societies, dangerous double agents, and a terrifying countdown to oblivion. 

The Hobbit

by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit is one of my favorite books. Although it sets the stage for the Lord of the Rings series, it stands on its own as an epic magical adventure. It has kept me turning pages long into the night on many occasions.

The Inheritance Cycle Series

by Christopher Paolini

When young Eragon discovers a dragon hatchling, his world changes forever. Readers of all ages love this story of a boy and his dragon. It's got all the spell casting, dragon riding, and sword fighting you can handle.

The Land of Stories Series

by Chris Colfer

The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex and Conner. Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, they leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with fairy tale characters they grew up reading about. 

The Roald Dahl Collections

by Roald Dahl

His books are mostly fantasy, and full of imagination. They are always a little cruel, but never without humour - a thrilling mixture of the grotesque and comic. A frequent motif is, that people are not, what they appear to be. In his stories, the background is perfectly worked out: details are very close to reality.

The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel: The First Codex

by Michael Scott

Twins Sophie and Josh find themselves swept into the bizarre and magical world of 700-year-old Nicholas Flamel. Immortality, legends, and a book with the power to destroy the world — this story hooks you from the very first page.

The Uncommonness’ Series

by Jennifer Bell

When intruders show up at their house, siblings Ivy and Seb flee to Lundinor, a mysterious city beneath London where everyday items are enchanted with amazing abilities. Featuring mystical creatures, phenomenal world-building, great characters, and thrilling action.

The Underland Chronicles Series

by Suzanne Collins

Gregor and his little sister accidentally find an entire world beneath New York City that includes gigantic spiders, gigantic bats, gigantic rats, and humans. War is brewing, as are rumors about Gregor’s missing father.