What is a fantasy story?

Fantasy literature is a genre, or type, of fiction. Fantasy stories are about magical people or beings that exist in fantastic or strange worlds. These stories provide entertainment for adults and children alike. Much of children’s literature, beginning with nursery rhymes and fairy tales, belongs in the fantasy genre. Roald Dahl, J.K. Rowling, C.S. Lewis, and many other authors wrote classic children’s books based in imaginary worlds full of mythical or magical beings.