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The BFG
age 9+
Girl befriends goodhearted giant in funny fantasy.
By Roald Dahl
(2006)
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Artemis Fowl, Book 1
age 9+
Witty and exciting series start with irresistible antihero.
By Eoin Colfer
(2001)
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The Hobbit
age 9+
Brilliantly written, inventive pre-LOTR tale.
By J.R.R. Tolkien
(1937)
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The Battle of the Labyrinth: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4
age 9+
Thrilling fourth Percy Jackson sets war in motion.
By Rick Riordan
(2008)
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The Titan's Curse: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3
age 9+
More excitement at the Percy Jackson series midpoint.
By Rick Riordan
(2007)
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The Sea of Monsters: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2
age 9+
Exciting myth-based series continues.
By Rick Riordan
(2006)
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The Graveyard Book
age 9+
Tale of boy raised by ghosts is both creepy and warmhearted.
By Neil Gaiman
(2008)
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Inkheart
age 9+
Lengthy but rich fantasy great for book-loving tweens.
By Cornelia Funke
(2004)
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The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1 Book Poster Image
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The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1
age 9+
Greek myths meet fast-paced adventure in boy-demigod tale.
By Rick Riordan
(2005)
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
age 9+
Third Potter is darker, more complex, and fantastic.
By J. K. Rowling
(1999)
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Gregor the Overlander: Underland Chronicles, Book 1
age 9+
One of the best of the post-Potter fantasies.
By Suzanne Collins
(2005)
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The Dark Is Rising
age 9+
Classic fantasy is a bit slow, but enthralling.
By Susan Cooper
(1973)
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