| Classic Tales of Bravery back to top |
The Chronicles of Prydain
By:Lloyd Alexander
J ALE
Taran, with his magical sword Dyrnwyn, must combat the evil Death-Lord and his non-human minions. Grades 6 and up.
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Wonderful OZ books
By:Frank L. Baum
J BAU
Truly odd characters, such as Pumpkinhead and the Tin Man, create adventure and trouble throughout Oz. Grade 6 and up.
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The Chronicles of Narnia
By:C.S. Lewis
J LEW
Three children are summoned away to save a kingdom where animals talk and magicians rule. Grades 6 and up.
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The Time Quartet
By:Madeleine L’Engle
J LEN
Aliens, unicorns, and other beasts complicate life and love in L’Engle’s timeless series. Grades 5 and up.
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The Lord of the Rings
By:J.R.R. Tolkien
J TOL
Bilbo Baggins the Hobbit wants to just lay around—but dark forces keep interfering with his plans. Grades 6 and up.
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| Magicians & Misfits back to top |
Secrets of Droon
By:Tony Abbott
J ABB
Three friends are magically transported to Droon, a land of dragons, giants, and purple lumpies. Grades 3-5.
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A Series of Unfortunate Events
By:Lemony Snicket
J SNI
The very miserable yet clever Baudelaire orphans are shipped off to a new and more horribly funny place in each book. Grades 6-8.
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Spell Casters
By:Holly Warriner
JPB WAR
Spellcasters takes place in a modern school, where regular girls are also witches. Grades 6-8.
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Dark is Rising Sequence
By:Susan Cooper
J COO
Young Will lives in modern times, but he is one of the immortal Old Ones, chosen to protect the world from Dark forces. Grade 8 and up.
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The Lost Years of Merlin
By:T.A. Barron
JPB B
Merlin the young wizard combats terrible ogres, gains new powers, and protects lifelong friends. Grade 8 and up. fight evil. Grades 6-8.
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The Immortals
By:Tamora Pierce
J/YPB P
Wild Magic, Wolf-Speaker, and Emperor Mage describe how the world is invaded by immortal creatures and only one girl can save Earth. Grades 8 and up.
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| Dragons & Beasts back to top |
Dragon Slayers’ Academy
By:Kate McMullan
JPB M
A school for dragon slayers prepares the students to battle and hopefully defeat dragons everywhere. Grades 6-8.
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Unicorns of Balinor
By:Mary Stanton
JPB S
Ari the princess and her loyal unicorn work to protect the magical kingdom of Balinor. Grades 6-8.
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The Unicorn Chronicles
By:Bruce Coville
JPB C
Cara, an Earth girl, is ward and savior for the planet’s unicorns in the land of Luster. Grades 6-8.
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Redwall
By:Brian Jacques
J JAC
The magical inhabitants of Redwall, such as Matthias the mouse, live in a mystical walled city. Grades 4-8.
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The Enchanted Forest Chronicles
By:Patricia C. Wrede
J WRE
Cimorene the princess and a host of dragons work to protect the world’s enchanted forests. Grades 6-8.
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| Other Authors you may enjoy back to top |
For Young Readers: |
Bellairs, John
J BEL
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LeGuin, Ursula
J LEG
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Levin, Carson
J LEV
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Levine, Gail Carson
J LEV
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Morris, Gerald
J MOR
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Murphy, Jill
J MUR
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Scieszka, Jon
J SCI
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Yep, Laurence
J YEP
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| Young Adults and Older: |
Anthony, Piers
FANTASY ANT
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Brooks, Terry
FANTASY BRO
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Duane, Diane
FANTASY DUA
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Foster, Alan Dean
Y FOS
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Jordan, Sherryl
Y JOR
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McKinley, Robin
Y MCK
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Pierce, Meredith Ann
Y PIE
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Pratchett, Terry
FANTASY PRA
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Stewart, Mary
FIC STE
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Wynne-Jones, D
Y WYN
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