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A Song of Fire and Ice (A Game of Thrones) Series
age 17+
Dark, violent epic upends the usual fantasy clichés.
By
George R.R. Martin
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1996
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
age 11+
Powerful penultimate book mines Voldemort's past.
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J. K. Rowling
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2005
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Messenger: The Giver, Book 3
age 11+
Mythic vibe in engaging story of boy with healing powers.
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Lois Lowry
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2014
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The Amulet of Samarkand: The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1
age 11+
Witty and sharp fantasy with complex characters.
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Jonathan Stroud
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2004
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The Ruins of Gorlan: The Ranger's Apprentice, Book 1
age 11+
1st in popular series has positive characters, some battles.
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John Flanagan
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2006
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Gathering Blue: The Giver, Book 2
age 11+
Captivating quest tale pits gifted girl against brutal odds.
By
Lois Lowry
(
2000
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The Eternity Code: Artemis Fowl, Book 3
age 11+
High-action page-turner sequel a great summer read.
By
Eoin Colfer
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2003
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Inkspell: Inkheart Trilogy, Book 2
age 11+
Overlong but often exciting sequel, darker than first book.
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Cornelia Funke
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2005
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