Books like James And The Giant Peach
30 fantasy books to read after James And The Giant Peach, by Dahl, Roald, the closest match first.
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Charlie Bucket book 1 Start here
1. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
by Dahl, Roald
- Same author
- On the same lists
Charlie is a poor yet happy child who lives with his mother, father and four old grandparents in a one-room bungalow on the outskirts of town. He is the kind...
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Tales Of Alderley book 1 Start here
2. The Weirdstone Of Brisingamen
by Garner, Alan
- On the same lists
While vacationing with their Mother's ancient nurse in Wales, young Colin and Susan come to learn of the Legend of Alderley, a story of mystery and magic. Obviously, at first...
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3. Peter Pan
by Barrie, J. M.
- On the same lists
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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4. Princess Bride
by Elwes, Cary
- On the same lists
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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5. Keys To The Kingdom
by Nix, Garth
- On the same lists
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
6. So You Want To Be A Wizard
by Duane, Diane
- On the same lists
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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7. Where The Wild Things Are
by Sendak, Maurice
- On the same lists
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
8. Artemis Fowl
by Colfer, Eoin
- On the same lists
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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9. Septimus Heap
by Zugy, Angie Sage And Mark
- On the same lists
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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10. Ranger's Apprentice
by Flanagan, John A.
- On the same lists
A juvenile/young adult series set in a medieval Europe that resembles our own. The story follows an orphan protagonist who seeks to protect the kingdom from evil invaders.
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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Elric book 6
11. Stormbringer
by Moorcock, Michael
- On the same lists
Elric is the ill-fated albino prince of a fading race who bears the sword Stormbringer in his journeys through the Young Kingdoms of man.This is the last book of the...
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12. A Wrinkle In Time
by L'engle, Madeleine
- On the same lists
Meg seems to have a perfectly normal life. The normality ends quite suddenly when her littlest brother, Charles, meets Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which. Suddenly, Meg's normal life...
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13. Where The Wild Things Are
by Sendak, Maurice
- On the same lists
This book is about a boy named Max who puts on a wolf costume and feels like making some trouble. He breaks some rules and is sent to bed without...
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Witch World book 1 Start here
14. Witch World
by Lackey, Andre Norton And Mercedes
- On the same lists
Simon Tregarth is a man on the run from various shadowy ruffians, people he associated with because he was wrongly convicted of working the black market while in the military....
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15. The Jewel In The Skull
by Moorcock, Michael
- On the same lists
This book is set amongst the fighting in an alternate Europe where the evil mages of the Empire of Grand Britain are overrunning Europe. Dorian Hawkmoon, the Duke of Koln,...
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16. The Goblin Tower
by Camp, L. Sprague De
- On the same lists
Xylar's kings have a tough life. Every five years the current king is beheaded and any audience member who catches the head reluctantly becomes the next king. After King Jorian...
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17. Elidor
by Garner, Alan
- On the same lists
Four children who are exploring a ruined church accidently travel to another world, the mysterious realm of Elidor. In Elidor, they become the keepers of the four treasures and are...
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18. The Winter Of Enchantment
by Clayton, Victoria
- On the same lists
When Sebastian, a boy in Victorian England, sees an unhappy young girl in an antique mirror, he feels compelled to purchase it and free her from captivity. Melissa was kidnapped...
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19. One Hundred Years Of Solitude
by Marquez, Gabriel Garcia
- On the same lists
An influential and Nobel Prize winning novel that sees time as nonlinear. Magical, lyrical, Garcia Marquez is one of the literary giants of Magical Realism.
One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of a town, Macondo, and the special family that lives there. Weird things seem to happen in Macondo; sleeping disorders, eerie scientists,...
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20. The Serpent
by Gaskell, Jane
- On the same lists
It is the first of a series following the travels of a naive girl-child goddess set in a harsh land. In the ancient forgotten world of prehistory, a girl is...
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21. Steel Magic
by Lackey, Andre Norton And Mercedes
- On the same lists
Steel Magic, also known as Gray Magic is the first fantasy novel in the Magic Sequence, a series for older children. It is based loosely on the legends of King...
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22. The Mouse And The Motorcycle
by Cleary, Beverly
- On the same lists
This is a rollicking little tale about the friendship between a mouse who lives in a dilapidated hotel and a boy who stays there over a long weekend. The mouse...
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23. The Phantom Tollbooth
by Juster, Norton
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A children's book about a boy who is really bored and finds himself playing with a magic tollbooth where he discovers that learning is fun.
Tollbooth tells the story of Milo, a boy who is pretty much bored of everything around him. One day he gets a mysterious package that turns out to be a...
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24. Smith Of Wootton Major
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
- On the same lists
In the little town of Wootton Major, they have a wonderful tradition where a special cake is baked every twenty-four years, and eaten by twenty-four good children. But, when a...
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25. The Owl Service
by Garner, Alan
- On the same lists
Alison, her stepfather, and his son Roger are staying at her mother's. Also staying there is the housekeeper, Nancy, her son Gwyn, and the stable hand Huw. Alison comes upon...
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26. The Animal Family
by Jarrell, Randall
- On the same lists
Alison, her stepfather, and his son Roger are staying at her mother's. Also staying there is the housekeeper, Nancy, her son Gwyn, and the stable hand Huw. Alison comes upon...
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27. Higglety Pigglety Pop! Or, There Must Be More To Life
by Sendak, Maurice
- On the same lists
This is such a delightful, peculiar but beautifully illustrated fable about a little dog called Jennie who has all that she could possibly wish for, but is unsatisfied with her...
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28. The Chronicles Of Prydain
by Alexander, Lloyd
- On the same lists
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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Alice's Adventures In Wonderland book 1 Start here
29. Alice In Wonderland
by Carroll, Lewis
- On the same lists
If there is one childrenâs classic your kids should read and only one, than it should be Alice in Wonderland. Itâs a book thatâs influenced an entire generation of pop...
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Redwall book 1 Start here
30. Redwall
by Jacques, Brian
- On the same lists
A series of books about the lives and adventures of rodents.
Action, sword fighting and adventures but with the heroes and villains of the tale mice, badgers, and other talking animals. Redwall is a fast-paced action series for kids that’s wonderfully...
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