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Serafina and the Black Cloak

age 8+

Spooky mystery-thriller about supernatural evil.

By Robert Beatty

(2015)

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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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Ghosts

age 8+

Insightful, moving graphic novel of sisters facing fears.

By Raina Telgemeier

(2016)

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The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

age 8+

Brave mouse adventure a modern classic; great read-aloud.

By Kate DiCamillo

(2004)

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

age 8+

Magical start of the fantastic boy-wizard series.

By J. K. Rowling

(1998)

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Goosebumps Series

age 8+

Captivating, spooky mysteries can pack an emotional wallop.

By R. L. Stine

(2003)

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The Stonekeeper: Amulet, Book 1

age 8+

Tragic events kick off action-packed graphic novel fantasy.

By Kazu Kibuishi

(2008)

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The City of Ember

age 8+

Part fantasy, part mystery, part treasure hunt.

By Jeanne DuPrau

(2004)

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Dragon Rider

age 8+

Dragon tale is great for bedtime read-aloud.

By Cornelia Funke

(2004)

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

age 8+

Potter sequel is a creature-packed page-turner.

By J. K. Rowling

(1999)

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 1

age 8+

Classic Narnia tale has exciting battles, Christian themes.

By C.S. Lewis

(1950)

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Matilda

age 8+

Kid genius gets revenge on mean adults in fun fantasy.

By Roald Dahl

(2005)

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The Enchantress Returns: The Land of Stories, Book 2

age 8+

Adventure, sweetness, peril, some loss in fairy tale sequel.

By Chris Colfer

(2013)

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How to Train Your Dragon: The Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, Book 1

age 8+

Engaging story is great for reluctant readers.

By Cressida Cowell

(2004)

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Peter Pan

age 8+

Magical adventure has stereotypes, offensive language.

By J.M. Barrie

(1904)

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James and the Giant Peach

age 8+

Lonely boy's magical adventure still satisfies.

By Roald Dahl

(1961)

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Whatever After Series

age 8+

Plot twists in beloved fairy tales make spirited stories.

By Sarah Mlynowski

(2012)

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Wild Born: Spirit Animals, Book 1

age 8+

Multiplatform magical beast series is a good fantasy intro.

By Brandon Mull

(2013)

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