Welcome to our list of the best fantasy books for 12-year-old girls!
Fantasy books are a great way to inspire wonder, imagination, and possibility in young readers. 12-year-old girls are at a stage of self-discovery and endless curiosity, which makes it the perfect time for them to delve into captivating stories that take them on thrilling adventures to mystical lands with brave heroines. These stories transport them to extraordinary worlds filled with magic, friendship, and courage.
We have carefully chosen a collection of the best fantasy books to inspire, entertain, and empower young girls on their literary journey. These tales are sure to ignite their imaginations and make a lasting impression. Join us on this magical journey as we discover the finest fantasy books for 12-year-old girls to embark on unforgettable adventures through the pages of a book.
Best Fantasy Books for 12 Year Old Girls
1) Spellbound Under The Spanish Moss
Gareth Greyfin's father, Samuel, has been bitten by a one-eyed snake and needs help urgently. Samuel tells Gareth to take him to a cabin in the swamps near Savannah, Georgia, where a witch with a frightening reputation lives. The witch sends Gareth on a mission to find five ingredients for a potion to save his father's life. Gareth is scared, but he has no choice. He must accomplish the task, or his father will die. Can Gareth succeed, or will there be a high price to pay for his deal with the witch, Evangeline?
2) The Forbidden Library
When Alice's father goes missing in a shipwreck, she goes to live with her uncle, Geryon. He resides in a vast house’s massive library. However, Alice is not permitted to enter the library. That is, until she meets a talking cat. Despite being someone who follows rules, Alice is unable to resist the temptation when the cat takes her to the forbidden library and introduces her to an arrogant boy who challenges her to open a book. Since Alice is an avid reader, it is even tougher to resist. Alice eventually finds herself trapped in the book, and her only escape is to defeat the creature held captive inside.
3) The Girl Who Looked Beyond The Stars
Sheena Meyer spends most of her days waiting for something significant to happen and change her life. Soon, she won't have to wait anymore because The Murk is coming for her due to a gift she is unaware of. Nine years ago, an angel appeared in front of a few selected kids globally, and in Michigan, it appeared before a four-year-old little girl on a willow tree. Sheena is that child with the gift, since she was the only one who saw the angel. She is now thirteen and has forgotten what she saw. However, after her father gets into a terrible accident, she witnesses a supernatural being saving his life, which changes everything.
4) The Dragon and The Girl
Over the years, twelve-year-old Eliana had been told that the last dragons in the kingdom were killed fifty years ago. However, one morning, while in the forest, she came face-to-face with a young dragon. She learned that the dragon's father had gone missing since the last full moon and decided to assist in the search. They went to the King for help, but he had his own issues to deal with. The girl and dragon must find the strength to locate what is lost before the kingdom is taken over by the wrong people, resulting in the demise of both humans and dragons.
5) Serafina and The Black Cloak
Serafina is a courageous girl who lives secretly in the basement of the luxurious Biltmore Estate during the Gilded Age. Her father, who works as a maintenance man on the estate, has cautioned her to avoid being seen by the wealthy people residing on the upper floors. However, when children begin to go missing, Serafina and her friend Braeden Vanderbilt team up to uncover a perilous and mysterious case. This captivating thriller is a bestseller on the New York Times' #1 list and has already become a part of the curriculum in over a thousand classrooms throughout the country.
6) The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel
Nicholas Flamel is still alive because he has been creating the elixir of life for centuries. He safeguards the Book of Abraham the Mage, which contains the secret to immortality. The book is highly potent, and Dr. John Dee intends to use it to bring about the world's destruction. The prophecy reveals that only Sophie and Josh Newman can stop him from carrying out his plan, and humanity will be unaware of what is happening until it is too late.
7) Hook’s Daughter
Andromeda "Rommy" Cavendish is a student at a boarding school, where she stays all year. She eagerly anticipates her father's twice-a-year visits, but on her 12th birthday, he doesn't show up, and she starts to worry. To get answers, she dresses as a boy and leaves school to go to London. However, she finds herself with even more questions and decides to go to Neverland, a magical island, to find out what happened to her father.
8) The Girl Who Drank The Moon
Every year, the people of the Protectorate give away a baby as an offering to the witch residing in the forest, hoping to prevent her from causing harm in their town. However, Xan, the witch in the forest, is actually a kind person who lives with a wise Swamp Monster and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon. Xan saves the babies and carries them across the forest to reach families who will take care of them, providing them with nourishment from starlight during the journey. One year, Xan mistakenly feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight, which gives the ordinary child magical abilities beyond imagination.
9) A Wrinkle in Time
Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their mother were in the kitchen having a late-night snack during a stormy night. They were surprised by a stranger who explained that they were blown off course due to a downdraft and needed a brief rest before continuing their journey. The stranger also mentioned the existence of a tesseract, which is a wrinkle in time, in case the others were unfamiliar with the term. To reveal more details would spoil the unique experience of reading Miss L'Engle's book.
10) Bridge to Terabithia
Jesse's drab rural life gains color and excitement when he befriends Leslie, a new girl at school. However, after Leslie's tragic death while trying to reach their secret hideout, Terabithia, Jesse finds it difficult to come to terms with the loss of his dear friend. This book won the Newbery Medal.
11) House of Salt and Sorrows
Annaleigh lives with her father, stepmother, and sisters in isolated Highmoor. Sadly, four of the original twelve have passed away, leaving the remaining sisters feeling lonely. The deaths were all tragic, and Annaleigh becomes even more involved when she meets a mysterious man with his own secrets. Together, they must race to uncover the darkness that has befallen her family. House of Salt and Sorrows is a captivating book full of magic and the sound of skirts rustling in dark corridors.
