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A Song of Fire and Ice (A Game of Thrones) Series Book Poster Image
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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
(1996)
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The Fellowship of the Ring
age 12+
Spectacular fantasy classic is where Frodo's journey begins.
By J.R.R. Tolkien
(1954)
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The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials, Book 2 Book Poster Image
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The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials, Book 2
age 12+
Brilliant story; more fast-paced, violent than first book.
By Philip Pullman
(1997)
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
age 12+
Grim, gripping end to the biggest saga in history.
By J. K. Rowling
(2007)
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The Two Towers
age 12+
Orcs attack, and Frodo marches to Mordor in exciting sequel.
By J.R.R. Tolkien
(1954)
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The Return of the King
age 12+
The exciting and bittersweet conclusion of Frodo's quest.
By J.R.R. Tolkien
(1955)
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Heartless
age 12+
Queen of Hearts origin story is fanciful, not too dark.
By Marissa Meyer
(2016)
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Sabriel: The Abhorsen Trilogy, Book 1 Book Poster Image
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Sabriel: The Abhorsen Trilogy, Book 1
age 12+
Necromancer's teen daughter fights the dead.
By Garth Nix
(2005)
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City of Bones: The Mortal Instruments, Book 1
age 12+
Exciting start to teen fantasy series in urban setting.
By Cassandra Clare
(2007)
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Brisingr: The Inheritance Cycle, Book 3 Book Poster Image
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Brisingr: The Inheritance Cycle, Book 3
age 12+
Overlong but exciting; gorier than the first two.
By Christopher Paolini
(2008)
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Inheritance: The Inheritance Cycle, Book 4
age 12+
Epic tale concludes in battle- and blood-filled saga.
By Christopher Paolini
(2011)
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