Parrothead Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I believe she has read every book about fairies ever written. She has read Narnia more than once. She's also read the Fablehaven series, both Rick Riordan series and the Sisters Grimm series. She won't read Artemis Fowl for some reason. She has read pretty much everything off most children's lit lists. She has read Nancy Drew. She's read some Tolkien What she hasn't yet read is on my list of books for her to read this up coming school year. Or so it seems. That list can be seen on my blog. (I just posted it there since I seem to be referencing it a lot lately.) Are there any other fairly decent fantasy books I can suggest to her? Anything on the fringes of the fantasy genre that she might like and will broaden her horizons? She has just picked up Harry Potter book 1 out of boredom. I imagine if she gets into those it will keep her busy until mid- to late-June. Then I have to fill in July and August. Help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Here are some (admittedly younger) books that my 17yo dd loves: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherine Valente The Night Fairy by Laura Amy Schlitz The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale (also, her Books of Bayern) Fairest, Ella Enchanted, and The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine The different fairy books of Andrew Lang (named by color, like The Pink Fairy Book) Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier (this one is more mature, don't think there's anything questionable, though) She has several other books, too. In the Forests of Serre by Patricia A. McKillip (and many others, again slightly older audience) Spindle's Rose, Beauty, The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley (says 13 and up, my dd read them around age 14) Not all of these have fairies, of course, but my dd liked fairies, dragons, princesses, etc. for many years and these were her favorites. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) the Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage the Tiffany Aching series by Terry Pratchett (4 books: The Wee Free Men; A Hat Full of Sky; Wintersmith; I Shall Wear Midnight) the Children of the Lamp series by P.B. Kerr the Sherlock Files series by Tracy Barrett the Erec Rex series by Kaza Kingsley the Secret series by Pseudonymous Bosch the A Whole Nother Story series by Dr. Cuthbert Soup the Anybodies series by N.E. Bode The Book of Fairies by Michael Hague Edited May 30, 2012 by Stacia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Here are some (admittedly younger) books that my 17yo dd loves: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherine Valente The Night Fairy by Laura Amy Schlitz The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale (also, her Books of Bayern) Fairest, Ella Enchanted, and The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine The different fairy books of Andrew Lang (named by color, like The Pink Fairy Book) Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier (this one is more mature, don't think there's anything questionable, though) She has several other books, too. In the Forests of Serre by Patricia A. McKillip (and many others, again slightly older audience) Spindle's Rose, Beauty, The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley (says 13 and up, my dd read them around age 14) Not all of these have fairies, of course, but my dd liked fairies, dragons, princesses, etc. for many years and these were her favorites. :) Thanks. She has box set of Gail Carson Levine books. I'll look at the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 the Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage the Tiffany Aching series by Terry Pratchett (4 books: The Wee Free Men; A Hat Full of Sky; Wintersmith; I Shall Wear Midnight) the Children of the Lamp series by P.B. Kerr the Sherlock Files series by Tracy Barrett the Erec Rex series by Kaza Kingsley the Secret series by Pseudonymous Bosch the A Whole Nother Story series by Dr. Cuthbert Soup the Anybodies series by N.E. Bode The Book of Fairies by Michael Hague Thank you. And thanks for taking the trouble to link them all. We might get through the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I asked my dd to list her favorite sets not including HP: Hunger Games Red Pyramid Sea of Trolls Warriors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 The Maximum Ride series by Patterson is really good, and 2 of my dc also like the Daniel X series by same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 a little young for your dd, but my fairy loving girl LOVED the Land of Elyon books by Patrick Carman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thanks. Some of the ones listed she has read, but some not. Keep 'em coming. We have a couple more summers to get through. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Patricia Wrede, Enchanted Forest series, Dealing with Dragons is the 1st of 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 The Charlie Bone series and Princess Academy, maybe? Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Mama Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Has she read the Philippa Fisher books by Liz Kessler? Dd is working her way through Kessler's Emily Windsnap books now, Philippa books are on tap for later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfordlr Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Not fairy related but my daughters really like the Redwall series by Brian Jaques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Might be a bit too much into sci fi but I'm reading and loving The Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy. I'm laughing out loud as I read. Does she enjoy mysteries at all? If she does then she could probably start with some Agatha Christie or The Westing Game. Has the Dealing with Dragons series already been suggested? DD and I did that as a read aloud earlier this year and thought it was awesome. Quite a bit of humor in it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Not fairies, but by that age I was reading the Pern books. (Since I have not read them in awhile I cannot remember if they are racy in any way.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) Has she read The Dark Is Rising series? It's wonderfully written. Pretty much about the Arthurian legends, but you don't know that until later...Some of the best language/descriptions around. :001_smile: Oh--dd says how can I forget--has she read any Cornelia Funke? Inkheart is one of a 3-book series. Wonderful. The Thief Lord is not about fairies, but it's got a magical element. It doesn't seem to have one for the first, maybe, 2/3 of the book, then it totally jumps the shark in a very cool way! The early Pern series, esp about Menolly, are good. The 3rd Menolly one has a bit of a racy scene when the dragons mate (and their owners can't help themselves, because they are linked on many levels). I think it's the Dragonsinger part of the Pern series. Has she read the Mysterious Benedict Society series? (Seems a lot of kids have.) There's a movie called The Secret of Moonacre that is based on a fantasy book, but I can't think of it--it's JK Rowling's favorite book from childhood. There's The Wolves of Willouby Chase and The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place that are good reads, too. They are on the easier side but have a nice tone to them-- Oh--has she read Coraline? It's easy, but creeeeepy. ETA--Dd says Peter and The Starcatcher series is great! Edited May 30, 2012 by Chris in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 The Cronus Chronicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 My dd devoured the Nicholas Flamel series. She loves the same books your dd does, so maybe she'd like them too. Doesn't like Artemis Fowl for some reason. Some others I have on my list for her to read: The Book of Elsewhere - West The Book of Umber - Catanese Tuesdays at the Castle - Day George The Apothecary - Meloy True - Hannigan The Friendship Doll - Larson Wonderstruck - Selznick If you go to Amazon you can search by age and genre and I get lots of ideas that way. Maybe try this link. It's for 9-12 but the next age bracket is young adult. So I look on both lists but I am not ready for my dd (12 next month) to read a lot of what constitutes young adult. YMMV. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunriseiz Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) the Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage the Sherlock Files series by Tracy Barrett the Anybodies series by N.E. Bode These have been enjoyed at our house! Oh, and DD would agree with the Dark is Rising series, too! Edited May 31, 2012 by sunriseiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Definitely the Peter and the Starcatchers series if she hasn't read those already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Orson Scott Card is one of my favorites. Some of his fantasy stuff: The Lost Gate (first in a new series) Seventh Son (first in a complete series) Enchantment (stand-alone) Pathfinder (first in a new series) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Might be a bit young, but the "Fairy Realm" series by Emily Rodda was a big hit here. Oh, and for an older reader, "Watership Down". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 13 Treasures (I think its a series now, the second is called 13 Curses but I haven't read it) ~main character is born with the ability to see fairies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Patricia Wrede, Enchanted Forest series, Dealing with Dragons is the 1st of 4. Definitely this series! The OPs list of books are all favorites of my daughter's, but she loved these books so much, she cried when she was done with them. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Has your daughter ever read the Book House Books series? They are an "old fashioned" series of children's stories and poems. At one time, probably many households in the U.S. had this series on their shelves. I often see them at antique stores. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MY-BOOK-HOUSE-COMPLETE-1951-SET-OF-12-WITH-PARENTS-GUIDE-SUPERB-CONDITION-/400300142666?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5d33bf704a They are an absolutely wonderful and sweet collection of children's stories for all ages. Many of their short stories and poetry are about fairies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Orson Scott Card is one of my favorites. Some of his fantasy stuff: The Lost Gate (first in a new series) We read The Lost Gate for bookclub and it was an interesting book but some of the topics were pretty adult. I'm normally not too sensitive about things like that but there were a few scenes that parents might be concerned with. YMMV though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 At about age eleven, my daughter loved The Fairy Rebel by Lynne Reid Banks. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale (also, her Books of Bayern) Fairest, Ella Enchanted, and The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine :iagree: My dd17 (and all her friends) have loved these books, especially The Goose Girl series: The Goose Girl, Enna Burning, River Secrets, and Forest Born. She also loved Princess Academy. Patricia Wrede, Enchanted Forest series, Dealing with Dragons is the 1st of 4. another :iagree: Again, favorite of my dd and her friends and a favorite of mine! Orson Scott Card is one of my favorites. Some of his fantasy stuff: Enchantment (stand-alone) ] I don't remember the age of your dd but I wouldn't recommend this for anyone younger than 17 myself. Great story but inappropriate IMHO due to language and some s*xual situations. But then I'm on the conservative side ;) My older dd and friends also love the Dragons in Our Midst series beginning with Raising Dragons. There are Christian tones to these books, however, just FYI. If this is her first time reading Harry Potter, then that should keep her busy for a while :D Also, I agree with your dd, I didn't care for Artemis Fowl at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Wings by Aprilynne Pike (4 book series) This is Twilight-lite. With fairies. Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I don't remember the age of your dd but I wouldn't recommend this for anyone younger than 17 myself. Great story but inappropriate IMHO due to language and some s*xual situations. But then I'm on the conservative side ;) I didn't think about that one scene, but you're probably right about saving it for a few summers down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 My dds enjoyed these: Princess of the Midnight Ball and the sequel, Princess of Glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunriseiz Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Westmark trilogy - Lloyd Alexander's exploration of heroism, of war, and of honor is grimmer than the Prydain Chronicles and feels less mythology based. They ask some hard questions in an accessible way. Only for a mature kid, ready to tackle these issues, otherwise stick w/ Prydain Chronicles. I'm not the OP, but thanks for all of the suggestions. I am hoping you can elaborate a little on the Westmark Trilogy concerns. DD has read the Prydain Chronicles and many of the others in this thread and I am curious. I actually bought the 1st in the trilogy for her, but maybe I should put it away for awhile? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 The short stories from Tolkien would be good. Also his essay On Fairy Stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Wings by Aprilynne Pike (4 book series) This is Twilight-lite. With fairies. I just finished this series, and IMO, these were a bit racy for 12. There are some scenes where the characters engage in some fairly detailed making-out sessions. Sex is implied but not detailed. YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) I forgot a series! The Frog Princess series by E.D. Baker: http://www.edbakerbooks.com/ Very cute and funny. Also, even though this is a mystery series and not fantasy, The Secret series, starting with The Name of This Book Is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch was well-loved here: http://www.amazon.com/Name-this-Book-Secret-Series/dp/0316113662/ref=pd_sim_b_26 Edited June 1, 2012 by 6packofun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunriseiz Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 The Prydain chronicles, and most of Alexander's other work tend to be morally unambiguous and to deal with violence at a remove - there is death... and grief and hard choices, but none of the real ugliness of war and violence... and power. The Westmark books, especially Kestrel the middle one, deal head on with some of the ugliness of war, with the horrible things a good person can choose to do for his/her cause... they are Alexander's grittiest books, and, in some ways, his finest, but I, personally, would only give them to a child I deemed ready for Red Badge of Courage, for example. A significant character becomes, for a time, a cold blooded killer in the course of a violent uprising, morally ambiguous choices, compromises, and violence not cushioned or veiled the way Alexander usually does.. and it is much more disturbing than the, often gorier and more prolific, violence in many current YA fantasy books. You might try the Vesper Holly series instead - much slighter than either the Prydain or Westmark series, but entertaining and good-hearted. Thanks Eliana. That is very helpful! I think I will postpone Westmark for a while and see if the library has Vesper Holly instead. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Has she read Madeleine L'Engle's Time Quintet? (A Wrinkle in Time, etc...)? The first three are directed at younger readers, imo, but the last two are of a more young adult nature. She wrote lots of young adult books, and I adored her Crosswicks Journals, but the Time series are the most fantasy-like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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