The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
Books like The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
30 fantasy books to read after The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, by Lewis, C. S., the closest match first.
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Chronicles Of Narnia book 1 Start here
1. The Lion
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same series
- Same author
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "[Demille is] a master." - Dan Brown, #1 bestselling author of The Da Vinco Code John Corey, former NYPD Homicide detective and special agent for...
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Chronicles Of Narnia book 1 Start here
2. The Witch
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same series
- Same author
A collection of stories that put a modern twist on classic fairy tales, depicting characters ranging from lost children who try to find their way home to adults who confront...
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Chronicles Of Narnia book 7
3. The Last Battle
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same series
- Same author
The last battle is the greatest of all battles Narnia ... where lies breed fear ... where loyalty is tested ... where all hope seems lost. During the last days...
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Time Quintet book 1 Start here
4. A Wrinkle In Time
by L'engle, Madeleine
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An award winning, YA series of books that present, at least in part, a Christian world-view.
With a foot in both Science Fiction and Fantasy, A Wrinkle in Time is a bridge between reality and fantasy, a meeting place for adult and child readers alike. Meg...
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5. Chronicles Of Narnia
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same author
In the first book of this series a wardrobe serves as the portal to the magical land of Narnia.
Nearly half a century ago, fantasy was dividing into two fantasy worlds: Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. Narnia has entertained generations of children and...
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The Chronicles Of Narnia book 6
6. The Magician's Nephew
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same author
A classic children's series that take place in the magical land of Narnia (though the existence of other worlds is implied). Magic, talking animals, and adventure are the feature of these stories.
Polly and Digory are neighbours in London who explore the attics of their row of houses, and open the wrong door into the study of Digory's Uncle Andrew, a would-be...
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The Chronicles Of Narnia book 5
7. The Horse And His Boy
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same author
Shasta, a boy raised by a fisherman in the far south of Calormen, learns that he is to be sold as a slave, and that he was found as a...
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The Chronicles Of Narnia book 2
8. Prince Caspian
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same author
A prince fights for his crown Narnia ... where animals talk ... where trees walk ... where a battle is about to begin. A prince denied his rightful throne gathers...
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The Chronicles Of Narnia book 3
9. The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same author
Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, and their disagreeable cousin Eustace, are pulled into Narnia through a painting of a ship and find themselves aboard the Dawn Treader, on which King Caspian...
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10. The Chronicles Of Prydain
by Alexander, Lloyd
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Alexander's Wales-inspired epic fantasy offers little in the way of originality when compared to the novels of today. It's a simple tale of Taran, a pig farmer who has always...
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11. The Graveyard Book
by Gaiman, Neil
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Raised by ghosts in a graveyard, a boy must face the living world, in Gaiman's warm and eerie fairy tale.
Gaiman is one of the biggest names in modern fantasy, and for good reason. His ability to craft fairytale-like, lyrical stories is almost unparalleled. With The Graveyard Book, he goes...
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The Lord Of The Rings book 1 Start here
12. The Hobbit
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
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Smaug is the classic dragon figure lying under the mountain—a scary creature who keeps the dwarves from their home and who must be defeated.
The Hobbit is one of the most well-loved fantasy novels of all time. Written by J.R.R Tolkien as a bedtime story for his children, The Hobbit is a light-hearted tale,...
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13. Codex Alera
by Butcher, Jim
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While some of the books on this list offer a fresh take on the classics, Jim Butcher creates something entirely new. It began on a writer's workshop board during an...
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14. Night Watch
by Lukyanenko, Sergei
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The origin story of one of fantasy's move loved characters, Sam Vimes and arguably the best Pratchett book out of the entire Discworld canon. There is always an underlying rage...
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Bloodsounder's Arc book 1 Start here
15. Scourge Of The Betrayer
by Salyards, Jeff
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This novel is dark fantasy down to the core, bringing a refreshing tone and plenty of room for development. It's told not from the eyes of the protagonist but the...
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16. Peter Pan
by Barrie, J. M.
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Another classic book that features a story for all ages and genders. Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. Peter Pan is one of those stories that stays with...
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17. Princess Bride
by Elwes, Cary
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An awesome movie, but an even better book. It’s a delightful book for children and adults too - a true tale for all ages. What’s specifically awesome about this story...
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18. Keys To The Kingdom
by Nix, Garth
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Seven days. Seven keys. Seven virtues. Seven sins. One mysterious house is the doorway to a very mysterious world -- where one boy is about to venture and unlock a...
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Young Wizards book 1 Start here
19. So You Want To Be A Wizard
by Duane, Diane
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A compelling book that touches on a lot of issues that face kids. It’s also a pretty damn exciting story about two kids learning how to be wizards. It’s a...
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20. Where The Wild Things Are
by Sendak, Maurice
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A strong series for kids looking for a bit of adventure fantasy. It’s not deep or particularly complex; it’s not a classic that tries to teach you something grand as...
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Artemis Fowl book 1 Start here
21. Artemis Fowl
by Colfer, Eoin
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Artemis is an unusual protagonist in Juvenile Fantasy because he's an anti-hero—he's rich, spoiled, smart and a criminal mastermind. A thoroughly engaging series with a sly wit.
Amazon Book Description From a strikingly original voice in fiction comes the story of Artemis Fowl, a very unusual hero. Artemis combines the astuteness of Sherlock Holmes with the sangfroid...
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22. Septimus Heap
by Zugy, Angie Sage And Mark
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This one takes place in the fictional city of The Castle which is surrounded by a great wall.The books are light reading and don't take themselves too seriously. A good...
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Shattered Sea book 2
23. Half The World
by Abercrombie, Joe
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Abercrombie kicked off his Shattered Sea series with the award-winning Half a King, but his second novel approaches true mastery. Half the World picks up many years after the first,...
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24. Nation
by Pratchett, Terry
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Pratchett's immensely successful Discworld gets the most attention of his works, but amongst those works lie unrelated novels that deserve even more praise. Nation is one of those, and may...
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Nightrunner book 2
25. Stalking Darkness
by Flewelling, Lynn
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Flewelling's series takes place in the medieval country of Skala and presents a near-perfect sword and sorcery experience. It details the growth of Alec, saved from prison by Seregil, a...
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26. Seventh Son
by Card, Orson Scott
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This series is part Fantasy and part Alternate History and takes place after the American Revolutionary War. Supernatural powers are simply a part of life. The main character has tremendous powers.
Orson Scott Card is best known for his immensely popular Ender's Game series, but he hasn't just tried his hand at the sci-fi genre. Card markets Alvin Maker as a...
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27. The Cycle Of Fire
by Wurts, Janny
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The Cycle of Fire is another one of those classic series. The world is in danger, and three children are its only chance of survival. It's a popular plot line,...
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28. Magician
by Feist, Raymond E.
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It's really hard to go wrong with a good magician's apprentice story, but Raymond Feist manages to push beyond that with an epic scale and several new elements. Magician is...
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29. Song Of The Lioness
by Pierce, Tamora
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Tamora Pierce's Lioness series manages to touch on difficult issues without ever preaching them. Through Alanna, she explores both feminist and gender identity issues while weaving an epic story of...
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30. The Troupe
by Bennett, Robert Jackson
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Vaudeville: mad, mercenary, dreamy, and absurd, a world of clashing cultures and ferocious showmanship and wickedly delightful deceptions. But sixteen-year-old pianist George Carole has joined vaudeville for one reason only:...
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