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Youth Fantasy Books

Explore magical and make-believe worlds with one of these fantasy titles!

Easy Readers (K-2nd Grade):

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Thumbelina | by Hans Christian Anderson (32 p.)
A tiny girl is taken prisoner by an unsightly toad, eventually finding her ideal partner.

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Abuela | by Arthur Dorros (40 p., Lexile 510)
A granddaughter imagines an enchanted flight with her grandmother over the sights of New York City.

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Burnt Toast on Davenport Street | by Tim Egan (unpaged, Lexile AD 670)
Arthur the dog runs into trouble when given three wishes by a magical fly.

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Magic Beach | by Crockett Johnson (unpaged, Lexile 430)
Two children playing on the beach are amazed to find the stories they write in the sand come true, once the waves wash their writings away.
 

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A Picture for Harold’s Room: A Purple Crayon Adventure | by Crockett Johnson (64 pgs., Lexile 310)
When Harold needs a picture for the wall in his room, he steps into this own drawing and experiences the picture himself.
 

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Mirandy and Brother Wind | by Patricia C. McKissack (32 p., Lexile 690)
Mirandy plans to win the Junior Cakewalk by dancing with the wind.

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Raising Dragons | by Jerdine Nolan (unpaged, Lexile AD 670)
A young girl raises Hank the dragon on the farm where her father grows corn and raises pigs.

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Can You Catch a Mermaid? | by Jane Ray (unpaged, Lexile unavailable)
Eliza is thrilled when her fisherman father brings home a mermaid, but the mermaid is unhappy away from the sea.
 

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Time Flies | by Eric Rohmann (unpaged, Lexile NC 1040)
In this picture book without text, a bird visiting the dinosaur exhibit at a museum finds the animal has come to life.

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The Frog Prince, Continued | by Jon Scieszka (32 p., Lexile AD 600)
The Frog Prince and his Princess consult a witch to work on "happily ever after."

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Abiyoyo: Based on a South African Lullaby and Folk Story | by Pete Seeger (47 p., Lexile 610)
A giant named Abiyoyo is brought under control by a boy and his father when they use a song.

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Imogene's Antlers | by David Small (30 p., Lexile AD 640)
When Imogene wakes up with antlers one morning, she learns of the many different uses for them.

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The Toy Brother | by William Steig (unpaged, Lexile AD 590)
Charles must help his brother Yorick, when Yorick accidentally shrinks himself to the size of a small toy while performing a science experiment.

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Sector 7 | by David Wiesner (unpaged, Lexile NP)
This book without text depicts a boy on a school field trip who is befriended by a could that takes him to Sector 7 to learn how clouds are made.

J PIC Yor (Awards Area)
Hey, Al | by Arthur Yorinks (32 p., Lexile 320)
A janitor and his pet dog feel a bit disappointed with their lives until they experience life on a fantastical island.

Middle Readers (3rd-4th Grade):

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Poppy | by Avi (146 p., Lexile 670)
Poppy, a small mouse, knows of a field with enough corn to feed the whole family, but a large, threatening owl lives there.

J FIC Brown, J.
Stanley in Space | by Jeff Brown (102 pgs., Lexile 580)
Stanley, who is only an inch thick, agrees to go to space to represent the President of the United States.

J FIC Coville, B.
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher | by Bruce Coville (148 pgs., Lexile 710)
Young Jeremy visits a magic shop and without realizing it, buys a dragon egg.

J FIC Dahl, R.
The Minpins | by Roald Dahl (47 p., Lexile 720)
The pictures created by an illustrator come to life with frightening beasts and appealing trolls.

J FIC LeGuin, U.
Catwings | by Ursula LeGuin (39 p., Lexile 700)
Mrs. Tabby has four young kittens that also have wings. The kittens have difficulty fitting in with either the cat world of the bird world, but ultimately find a happy home.

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The Snow Spider | by Jenny Nimmo (136 pgs., Lexile 810)
Gwyn’s 10th birthday brings knowledge of his magical powers, which may allow him to reconcile with his father.

Younger Readers Series

The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet | by Tony Abbott (80 pgs., Lexile 380)
This first title in the Secrets of Droon series, follows friends Eric, Neal, and Julie as they venture down a rainbow staircase which leads to the imaginary city of Droon.

On the Dog | by J. C. Greenburg (78 pgs., Lexile unavailable)
This first book in the series titled Andrew Lost, introduces 10 year-old Andrew who, having invented a shrinking machine, is accidentally pulled into it, along with his cousin Judy.

Amber the Orange Fairy | by Daisy Meadows (62 pgs., Lexile unavailable)
The first of seven current titles in the Rainbow Magic series introduces fairies Rachel & Kirsty.

Dinosaurs Before Dark | by Mary Pope Osborne (68 pgs., Lexile 240)
First entry in the Magic Treehouse series series featuring siblings Jack and Annie. In this volume, the fairytale tree house lets them return to the time of the dinosaurs.

The Charm Bracelet | by Emily Rodda (113 pgs., Lexile unavailable)
The first title in the Fairy Realm series introduces Jessica, a young girl who travels to a magic realm in order to help her Grandmother.

Rowan of Rin | by Emily Rodda (151 pgs., Lexile 660)
The first title from the Rowan of Rin series presents an anxious Rowan, as he joins others from the village in their search for water which is guarded by a frightening dragon.\

J FIC Scieszka, J.
Knights of the Kitchen Table | by Jon Scieszka (55 pgs., Lexile 630)
First in the series entitled Time Warp Trio, where Joe receives a magic book for his birthday. In this volume, the enchanted book has Joe and his friends visit an unusual land filled with giants and dragons.

Older Readers (5th-6th Grade):

J FIC Babbitt, N.
Tuck Everlasting | by Natalie Babbitt (139 p., Lexile 770)
A young girl must decide whether to drink from a spring that prevents aging.

J FIC Barry, D.
Peter and the Star Catchers | by Dave Barry (451 pgs., Lexile unavailable)
In this tales that precedes Peter Pan, Peter and Molly attempt to save the world from evil.

J FIC Du Prau, J.
The City of Ember | by Jeanne DuPrau (270 pgs., Lexile 680)
Lina becomes a messenger on Assignment Day in Ember, allowing her to visit new places both within the city and the mysterious Unknown Regions.
 

J FIC Funke, C.
Dragon Rider | by Cornelia Funke (523 pgs., Lexile 710)
Ben, an orphan boy joins the dragon Firedrake as they meet in their search for the Rim of Heaven.

J FIC Funke, C.
The Thief Lord | by Cornelia Funke (349 pgs., Lexile 640)
Two runaway brothers, Bo and Prosper, are pursued on the streets and waterways of Venice, Italy.

J FIC Juster, N.
The Phantom Tollbooth | by Norton Juster (255 p., Lexile 1000)
Ten-year-old Milo's boredom is instantly cured when he finds a magic tollbooth in his bedroom.

J FIC Langton, J.
The Fledgling | by Jane Langton (182 p., Lexile 800)
Georgie's wish is granted when her friendship with a Canada goose allows her to experience flight.

J FIC McGraw, E.
The Moorchild | by Eloise McGraw (241 p., Lexile 940)
Young girl brought up as one of the Moorfolk is cast out and must adjust to life in the human village.

J FIC McKinley, R. (Awards Area)
The Hero and the Crown | by Robin McKinley (246 p., Lexile 1120)
With the help of some magical friends, Aerin claims her place in the world as the child of a Damarian King.

J FIC Winthrop, E.
The Castle in the Attic | by Elizabeth Winthrop (179 p., Lexile 750)
William's nanny Mrs. Phillips gives him a toy castle with one silver knight, leading to adventures for both of them.

Older Readers:

J FIC Alexander, L.
Book of Three | by Lloyd Alexander (217 p., Lexile 770)
First in the series Chronicles of Prydain, Taran and his unusual friends battle wicked influences to save the land of Prydain.

J FIC Banks, L.
The Indian in the Cupboard | by Lynne Reid Banks (181 p., Lexile 780)
First book in the series about the boy Omri and his Indian friend. When Omri is given a plastic Indian as a gift, the Indian comes to life and they pursue escapades together.

J FIC Hunter, E.
Into the Wild | by Erin Hunter (272 pgs., Lexile 790)
The Warriors begins with this title introducing four clans of wild cats who share a forest.

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Midnight | by Erin Hunter (303 pgs., Lexile 880)
This first title in the sequel series Warriors, the New Prophecy, continues the adventures of the cat clans.

J FIC Jacques, B.
Redwall | by Brian Jacques (351 p., Lexile 800)
First in the popular Redwall series, this volume features Matthias the Mouse, who seeks to find the sword of Martin the Warrior in order to save Redwall Abbey.

J FIC Lewis, C.
The Magician's Nephew | by C.S. Lewis (202 p., Lexile 790)
The first in the Chronicles of Narnia series, this volume concerns a magical mix-up where Digory and Polly end up in the land of Narnia, where animals are able to speak.

J FIC MacHale, D.
Merchant of Death | by D. J. McHale (374 pgs., Lexile 660)
The Pendragon series’ first title focuses on Bobby Pendragon as he undertakes a fantastical mission.

J FIC Nimmo, J.
Midnight for Charlie Bone | by Jenny Nimmo (401 pgs., Lexile 630)
The Children of the Red King begins by introducing Charlie Bone, whose simple life with Mom and Grandmothers changes completely as he realizes he can hear the voices of people shown in photographs.

J FIC Nix, G.
Mister Monday | by Garth Nix (361 pgs., Lexile 800)
The Keys of the Kingdom series’ first title introduces Arthur, whose life is saved by a key which unusual monsters are determined to steal from him.

J FIC Norton, M.
The Borrowers | by Mary Norton (180 p., Lexile 780)
In this first tile in her series, author Norton introduces the reader to the little people who make their home in the clock by borrowing things from human beings who live around them.

J FIC Riordan, R.
The Lightning Thief | by Rick Riordan (377 pgs., Lexile 740)
This first title in the Percy and the Olympians series introduces Percy, the son of the Sea God Poseidon, as he is sent off to a summer camp for demi-gods.

J FiC Rodda, E.
The Forests of Silence | by Emily Rodda (144 pgs., Lexile 690)
This first title in the Deltora Quest series finds the shadow Lord invading Deltora, while Leif and Barda hunt for the stones which will save the Land.
 

J FIC Rowling, J.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | by J.K. Rowling (309 p., Lexile 880)
In this first book in the very popular series, Harry is rescued from life with his evil aunt and uncle when he is invited to enroll at Hogwarts School.

J FIC Sage, A.
Magyk | by Angie Sage (564 pgs., Lexile 640)
FThe Septimus Heap Series begins with this title about Jenna, who up learning that she is a Princess, is rescued from those intending her harm by a Wizard and a guard.

J FIC Stewart. P.
Beyond the Deepwoods | by Paul Stewart (276 pgs., Lexile 720)
This first book in the Edge Chronicles series introduces Twig, who having learned he was adopted by his woodtroll family, goes in search of true belonging.

J FIC Stroud, J.
Amulet of Samarkand | by Jonathan Stroud (462 pgs., Lexile 800)
The Bartimaeus Trilogy begins with the introduction of Nathaniel, a magician’s apprentice who orders the theft of the amulet from another magician.

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