Books like The Chronicles Of Prydain
30 fantasy books to read after The Chronicles Of Prydain, by Alexander, Lloyd, the closest match first.
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1. The Chronicles Of Prydain
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- Same author
You might call this a more focused, mini version of The Lord of the Rings and one that most of you will probably never have heard of. It's an older...
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The Chronicles Of Prydain book 3
2. The Castle Of Llyr
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- Same author
When Princess Eilonwy is kidnapped, Taran and his companions seek to rescue her.
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The Chronicles Of Prydain book 4
3. Taran Wanderer
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- Same author
Taran, still an assistant pig-keeper, wants to marry Princess Eilonwy, but believes he cannot ask until he knows who his parents were. With Gurgi, he sets off to find out,...
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The Chronicles Of Prydain book 5
4. The High King
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- Same author
Arawn Death-Lord has taken the Black Cauldron and Prince Gwydion's magic sword Dyrnwyn, and his armies are marching to conquer Prydain. Taran, Gwydion and their companions, among them Eilonwy, Fflewddur...
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The Chronicles Of Prydain book 2
5. The Black Cauldron
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- Same author
The land of Prydain is threatened by the evil Arawn and his band of invincible warriors.
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Chronicles Of Narnia book 1 Start here
6. The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
by Lewis, C. S.
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At this point, there's very little to be said about Narnia that hasn't been put better already. But I have to justify this list somehow, so I may as well...
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7. Chronicles Of Amber
by Zelazny, Roger
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A 10 book chronicle--these stories combine other worlds, magical elements, mystery, shadow, and science.
The Amber Chronicles is a complex blend of genres and plot. It starts like a murder mystery, drawing the reader in, then it moves on to a mixture of sci-fi...
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Time Quintet book 1 Start here
8. 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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9. The Deed Of Paksenarrion
by Moon, Elizabeth
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Paks is one of the earlier examples of a strong, realistic female heroine who appeals to men and women. She becomes a badass paladin in her world of dwarves, elves,...
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Tales Of Alderley book 1 Start here
10. The Weirdstone Of Brisingamen
by Garner, Alan
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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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Charlie Bucket book 1 Start here
11. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
by Dahl, Roald
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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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12. James And The Giant Peach
by Dahl, Roald
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James and the Giant Peach is about a little boy named James, whose parents died, and now lives with his wicked aunts. One day, someone suspicious gives him a bag...
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13. The Ice Dragon
by Martin, George R. R.
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Most of the world has heard of Game of Thrones by now, but R. R. Martin's book series is still overlooked in favor of the more accessible TV show. For...
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14. Harry Potter
by Rowling, J. K.
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Most of you will have read it already, some of you will be sick of it, but you can't do a coming of age list without mentioning it. Harry Potter...
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15. Chronicles Of The Unhewn Throne
by Staveley, Brian
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Staveley's Unhewn Throne series presents an intelligent mash-up of three simultaneous coming of age stories. Separated for eight years, three royal children must face the fallout of the Emperor's assassination...
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16. The Fionavar Tapestry Trilogy
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
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In this trilogy some University of Toronto graduates are transported from a Celtic conference to a magical world where they must against the darkness.
Gavriel Kay's Fionavar is an ode to J.R.R. Tolkien, building on his life as an editorial assistant to his son, Christopher. Kay was instrumental in the publication of the legend's...
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17. The Wheel Of Time
by Jordan, Robert
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This award winning magical realism novel creates a complex world that is literal and magical, that has a history of unrest, and chronicles human experience.
The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave...
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18. Farseer Trilogy
by Hobb, Robin
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Robin Hobb has received significant praise for her Realm of the Elderlings world, which spans four series and several other short works. However, among that epic list, The Farseer Trilogy...
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19. The Prince Of Nothing
by Bakker, R. Scott
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In a world saturated by religious fanaticism, Maithanet, enigmatic spiritual leader of the Thousand Temples, declares a Holy War against the infidels. Ikurei Conphas, military genius and nephew to the...
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The Riftwar book 1 Start here
20. Magician
by Feist, Raymond
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Like David Eddings, Feist was one of the first fantasy novelists to have measurable commercial success – the kind that landed him on the bestseller list. It had a lasting...
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The Lord Of The Rings book 1 Start here
21. 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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Raven's Shadow book 1 Start here
22. Blood Song
by Ryan, Anthony
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One of the best fantasy novels in recent times, Blood Song also happens to have many school-like elements. Left as a child at the gates of the Sixth Order, Vaelin...
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23. The Kingkiller Chronicles
by Rothfuss, Patrick
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A world that is vast, fantastical, and strongly rooted in logical world-building—it is a trilogy and biography of a famous musician and adventurer.
If you haven't heard of The Kingkiller Chronicles by now, you'll want to pick it up as soon as possible. Rothfuss' award-winning series took the genre by storm in 2007...
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24. Riddle-master Trilogy
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
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This trilogy offers another refreshing take on traditional coming of age stories. Often in fantasy, magic is seen as a way out for the protagonist. It lets them move away...
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25. Legend
by Gemmell, David
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Drawing heavily on the culture of the ancient Norsemen, Gemmell takes familiar archetypes and crafts them into a well-told tale of sacrifice and dying well. Druss and his once-possessed axe...
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The Earthsea Cycle book 1 Start here
26. A Wizard Of Earthsea
by Guin, Ursula K. Le
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Today, Ursula K. Le Guin’s magic system may not sound exceptional. Like many, it uses the knowledge of true names to control elements, creatures, and even humans. Consider, however, that...
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27. 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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Acacia book 1 Start here
28. Acacia: The War With The Mein
by Durham, David Anthony
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If you're looking to scratch the itch for an epic after finishing Game of Thrones, this series is a great place to start. It details the growth of the king's...
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The Last Unicorn book 1 Start here
29. The Last Unicorn
by Beagle, Peter S.
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The short sequel to The Last Unicorn and is the quest of a young girl who seeks to make her village safe from a mean griffon.
Told from the perspective of the unicorn herself, this novel is as much satire as it is fairytale. The journey begins when she overhears a conversation insinuating that the unicorns...
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Mistborn book 1 Start here
30. Mistborn
by Sanderson, Brandon
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Though Sanderson's main criticism is a lack of character depth, it's hard to deny the satisfying coming of age stories in Mistborn. The novel describes a classic rags-to-riches story, Vin...
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