5 Fantasy Books for Kids
Fantasy books are a great way to encourage imagination and creativity. They allow children to develop their critical thinking skills and explore complex themes and social issues. Plus, their just fun! Help your kids discover new worlds and find the love of reading with these fantasy stories for kids.
But keep in mind, reading can get pricey, especially if you’re reading series or going through books fast. Don’t forget to check out available resources in your area. Libraries often offer digital copies of books through apps like Libby, subscription services like Kindle Unlimited can greatly reduce costs, or you can always visit your local second hand bookstore which may offer reduced prices for children’s chapter and picture books
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
Reading Age: 8-12
Book 1 of 4
Official Blurb: “Meggie loves stories, but her father, Mo, hasn’t read to her since her mother disappeared. When a stranger knocks at their door, Mo is forced to reveal an extraordinary secret – when he reads aloud, words come alive,
and dangerous characters step out of the pages. Suddenly Meggie is living the kind of adventure she has only read
about in books, but this one will change her life for ever …”
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Reading Age: 9+
Book 1 of 3
Available on Kindle Unlimited
Official Blurb: “Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl’s castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there’s far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye. In this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined, identities exchanged, lovers confused. The Witch has placed a spell on Howl. Does the clue to breaking it lie in a famous poem? And what will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl’s castle?”
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol
Reader Age: 7+
Book 1 of 2
Public Domain: Can be found for free
Artemis Fowl by
Reader Age 11 +
Book 1 of 8
Available on Kindle Unlimited
Official Blurb: “Twelve-year-old Artemis is a millionaire, a genius-and above all, a criminal mastermind. But Artemis doesn’t know what he’s taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These aren’t the fairies of the bedtime stories-they’re dangerous!”
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum
Read Age: 8 +
Book 1 of 14
Public Domain: Can be found for free
