LibGuides: Children's Literature: Fantasy

Fantasy

There are many subgenres of fantasy, from high or epic fantasy to animal fantasy. The video below shows some of the subgenres and the characteristics you can expect to find in each.

Resources for Finding Fantasy Books

100 Best Books for Children
Ref PS490 .S558 2004

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Best Books for Children
Ref Z1037 .G48 2010 Reference
Core Collection for Children and Young Adults
Z1037 .S378 2008 Reference
Goodreads Best Children's Fantasy
List of children's fantasy books
Goodreads Popular Kids Fantasy Books
List of children's fantasy books

Fantasy Books @ the MCC library

Peter and the Shadow Thieves by Dave Barry; Ridley Pearson
Call Number: JUV BAR
Sequel to Peter and the Starcatchers
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
Call Number: JUV DIC
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Call Number: JUV DIC
Newbery Medal, 2004
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
Call Number: JUV FUN
Inkheart trilogy includes: Inkheart, Inkspell, and Inkdeath
The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke
Call Number: JUV FUN
Redwall by Brian Jacques
Call Number: JUV JAC
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Call Number: PZ7 .P19535 ER 2003
Inheritance Cycle includes: Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, and Inheritance
The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis
Call Number: JUV LEW
Book 1 of the Chronicles of Narnia
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
Call Number: PR6039 .O32 H6 1997 Stacks
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Call Number: JUV DAH
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Call Number: JUV FIC
Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government. Includes "An appreciation" by Anna Quindlen and an interview with the author.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling
Call Number: PZ7 .R79835 HAR NO.1 1998
After 10 miserable years with his aunt and uncle, Harry Potter is invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This 7-book series was adapted into one of the most successful film series of all time. Call # FEA HAR