Favorite Fantasy Books
think fairy tales are a type of fantasy and you'll find some new twists
on some old fairy tales among our recommended fantasy titles. Fly
away to the land of make believe -- these books are sure to take
you on a fantastic voyage.
by Edward Eager
Have you ever wanted to go on a magical
adventure? I have, and so did Jane, Mark,
Kathrine and Martha in Edward Eager's great
book Half Magic. They find a magic coin
which will grant their wishes, but there is a
slight problem -- the coin will only grant half
of their wish! The
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to use the coin -- or think they have it figured out. They find out
they should make sure they know what they are wishing for! This
book is so much fun! And the kids' magical adventures are just
beginning. The sequel to this book is called Magic by the Lake --
find out what it is like to have magic by the lake full!
Recommended by Rachel.
Abi, age 11 agrees. She writes:
"I read Half Magic when I was in the fourth grade and I loved it.
So I read it again this year. I liked the part where there was a fire;
it was funny.
Half Magic is also available in an unabridged audio tape. It
makes a great story to listen to on a long trip.
by Gail Carson Levine
This is the story of Cinderella with a twist.
When Ella was born a fairly gave her an
unique gift -- the gift of obedience. The gift
turned out to be more of a curse, however.
You won't be able to put this book down until
Ella's fate has been decided.
Recommended by Rachel
VHS and DVD. The movie features some great music and is
loads of fun, but it is a bit different from the book. Read the book
and then watch the movie. See which you like better.
by Gail Carson Levine
Gail Carson Levine retells the story of "The
Princess and the Pea" in this funny book.
Lorelei has always been difficult to please.
She cried and cried as a baby. When she
was older, she didn't cry so much, but she
was sick a lot of the time. Her father and
mother did all they could for her, but it was no
use. Lorelei could not do anything without
crying, or getting hurt or sick. Then one day
a wet and miserable Lorelei stumbles into a
strange castle. At the castle the King and
Queen are holding a princess test trying to
find a bride for their son, who only wants to
marry a girl he loves. Somehow, Lorelei finds
herself in the middle of the Princess test!
Can she pass it? Will the Prince fall in love
with her? Read the book and find out.
Recommended by Rachel.
This book is one of the Princess Tales series.
Other books in the series are Princess
Sonora and the Long Sleep, Cinderellis
and the Glass Hill, The Fairy's Mistake,
The Fairy's Return and For Biddle's Sake.
I liked them all!
by Roald Dahl
If you like fairy tales or fantasy, you are sure
to like Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl.
Unlike most fairy tales where the fox is the
bad guy, Mr. Fox is the hero of this story.
Three villanous farmers by the names of
Bean, Boggis and Bunce are out to shoot,
starve or just kill Mr. Fox by any means. Mr.
Fox, however, had other plans! This is one
of my very favorite books. Recommended by
Rachel
