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Great Fantasy Books for Harry Potter Fans

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Book: Dragon Rider

By Cornelia Funke

Dragon tale is great for bedtime read-aloud.

Review date: 11/1/2004

Age 8+

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Book: The Great Good Thing

By Roderick Townley

Great for kids who love books.

Review date: 5/5/2004

Age 8+

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Book: The Eyes of Kid Midas

By Neal Shusterman

One of the most exciting fantasy-adventures ever.

Review date: 10/19/2004

Age 9+

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Book: The Sea of Trolls

By Nancy Farmer

Exciting fantasy-adventure based on Norse myths.

Review date: 2/28/2005

Age 9+

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Book: The Hobbit

By J. R. R. Tolkien

Brilliantly written, inventive pre-LOTR tale.

Review date: 8/18/2003

Age 9+

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Book: Ender's Game

By Orson Scott Card

One of the greatest science fiction novels ever.

Review date: 10/2/2005

Age 12+

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