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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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Princess Academy

age 10+

Would-be princesses show grit, wisdom in empowering tale.

By Shannon Hale

(2006)

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The Cruel Prince: The Folk of the Air, Book 1

age 14+

Tricky fantasy will keep readers guessing until the end.

By Holly Black

(2018)

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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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Upside-Down Magic

age 8+

Laughs, life lessons in magical-misfit series start.

By Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, Emily Jenkins

(2015)

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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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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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The Borrowers

age 7+

Classic tale a bit slow but retains its appeal.

By Mary Norton

(2003)

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Red Queen: Book 1

age 13+

Action-packed fantasy will grip fans of powerful heroines.

By Victoria Aveyard

(2015)

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The Field Guide: The Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 1

age 7+

Siblings discover a fairy world in charming fantasy tale.

By Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi

(2003)

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City of Heavenly Fire: The Mortal Instruments, Book 6

age 15+

Fans won't mind length of mature series send-off.

By Cassandra Clare

(2014)

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Peter Pan

age 8+

Magical adventure has stereotypes, offensive language.

By J.M. Barrie

(1904)

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The Dragonet Prophecy: Wings of Fire, Book 1

age 10+

Buddy dragon story surprisingly dark and bloody.

By Tui T. Sutherland

(2012)

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Queen of Air and Darkness: The Dark Artifices, Book 3

age 15+

Soap opera-like fantasy series has mature sexual content.

By Cassandra Clare

(2018)

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