Welcome to our list of the best fantasy books for teens!
Fantasy books provide an escape from reality while enticing readers with a world full of magic, adventure, and heroes. It's not surprising that such books are popular with teens who are looking for some excitement and an escape from routine life. As a result, there are countless options to choose from. Here’s a list of the 11 best fantasy books for teens that will captivate, inspire, and thrill them.
So without further ado, pick out the perfect fantasy book for your teen!
Best Fantasy Books For Teens
1) Spellbound Under The Spanish Moss: A Southern Tale of Magic
This fantasy book for teens is about a boy named Gareth Greyfin who needs to save his father, Edward, from the deadly venom of a snake bite. Gareth takes his father to a cabin in the swamps outside of Savannah, Georgia, as instructed by his father. There, they meet a witch who asks Gareth to find five ingredients for a potion that can save his father's life. A raven from the witch accompanies Gareth on his journey, where he meets various unimaginable characters. The clock is ticking, and Gareth must hurry if he wants to save his father.
2) Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K Rowling
The hero of the Harry Potter series, the boy wizard, fights against dark magic and a formidable villain, Lord Voldemort. Along with his friends, he navigates Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and deals with the challenges of growing up.
3) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
In this dystopian novel, Katniss Everdeen is a tribute chosen to compete in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death. The series follows her journey as she battles against the oppressive regime and fights for her own survival.
4) The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien
The epic story of a hobbit named Frodo Baggins and his journey to destroy the powerful and cursed Ring of Power. Along with the Fellowship of the Ring, he travels to defeat the evil Sauron.
5) Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson discovers his true identity as a demigod and embarks on a quest to retrieve Zeus’ lightning bolt stolen from Mount Olympus. Along the way, he faces many obstacles and battles mythical creatures.
6) Eragon by Christopher Paolini
A farm boy named Eragon, discovers a mysterious stone which hatches into a dragon, and he becomes the last of the Dragon Riders. He’s enlisted in an epic battle against the evil king of the realm and the Empire.
7) The Mortal Instruments, City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary girl, is thrust into the world of Shadowhunters who hunt demons and supernatural creatures of the night. She and her allies fight against the forces of darkness in this epic adventure.
8) The Lunar Chronicles, Cinder by Marissa Meyer
In this futuristic, sci-fi fantasy, Cinder, a cyborg mechanic, is drawn into a world of rebels and is ultimately revealed to be the lost princess of Lunar who may hold the key to preventing a war.
9) Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Alina Starkov, an orphan, discovers that she has the power to summon light and she’s thrust into the world of the Grisha, who are magical elites. She becomes a target of a dark figure who threatens to destroy her world.
10) His Dark Materials TRilogy by Phillip Pullman
Lyra Belacqua is a 12-year-old orphan who uncovers a sinister plot involving kidnapped children and a mysterious substance called “Dust.” She travels to the North to rescue the children and uncovers secrets that shock her worldview.
11) Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Set in the same world as Shadow and Bone, Six of Crows introduces six misfits who undertake a dangerous heist of a heavily guarded fortress. They all have a past to escape and hope to make some money with this heist.
So, there you have it, the 11 best fantasy books for teens brimming with adventure, magic, and memorable characters. These books not only entertain but also teach valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, courage, and perseverance. They will inspire your teen to dream big and help them step into new worlds of imagination. Get them started on these exciting journeys, and watch them get lost in the world of fantasy!