Fantasy books for 9+
Fantasy books can transport you to completely new worlds. To worlds filled with magic, mythical creatures, heroism and adventure.
The fantastical elements of these books encourage children to think creatively – to imagine themselves beyond the confines of reality. They also allow readers to explore real-life issues through unusual perspectives and allegory.
These are some of our favourite contemporary fantasy titles for readers aged 9+ to enjoy.
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Nura and the Immortal Palace
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Nura and the Immortal Palace
A thrilling, magical adventure following a girl’s journey from modern Pakistan into the enchanted land of the jinn. It highlights …
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Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
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Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
This compelling fantasy adventure, the first in an epic series, is a gripping read. With imaginative characters and an exhilaratin…
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The Colour of Revenge
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The Colour of Revenge
Return to the magical world of Inkheart as Dustfinger and his allies struggle against the nefarious motives of a resurge…
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Impossible Creatures
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Impossible Creatures
Katherine Rundell has created an incredibly real-feeling magical world and story to rival classics like Narnia, with writing that …
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
In this leftfield comic fantasy novel, 12-year-old Percy Jackson discovers that the Greek gods of Olympus are alive and living in …
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Monkey King and the World of Myths: The Monster and the Maze
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Monkey King and the World of Myths: The Monster and the Maze
Sun Wukong, legendary monkey king and warrior, faces an ancient evil which threatens the world. Join him on a wild and comical adv…
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Relic Hamilton
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Relic Hamilton
When history obsessed 12-year-old Relic Hamilton accidentally unleashes an evil genie, he is whisked away on a time travelling, ac…
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Wolf Brother
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Wolf Brother
Twelve-year-old Torak sees his father murdered by a terrible demon in the form of a bear. With his dying breath, Torak's father te…
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Pirates of Darksea
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Pirates of Darksea
When Max answers the call to join Captain O’Malley’s pirate ship instead of his brother, who’s ill, it’s the start of a rip-roarin…
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Evenfall: The Golden Linnet
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Evenfall: The Golden Linnet
Sam must battle against the forces of evil to discover his true power as the destined leader of a secret society of storytellers i…
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Flame Chasers
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Flame Chasers
Julie Pike’s writing conjures a rich, magical world full of ancient secrets and mystery. As with her widely acclaimed debut T…
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The Last Dragon
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The Last Dragon
An encounter with a real-life dragon in Milton Keynes helps 12-year-old Yara learn who she is.
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Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons
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Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons
A cracking fantasy adventure featuring devious baddies, a golden flying bathtub, a host of magical creatures, a conspiratorial tea…
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The Girl Who Drank the Moon
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The Girl Who Drank the Moon
When babies are left in the forest as an offering, the witch Xan protects them and feeds them on starlight. But one day, Xan feeds…
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In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen
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In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen
When Ysolde’s sister is kidnapped, to get her back Ysolde strikes an impossible bargain with the terrifying Wolf Queen. An immersi…
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Aya and the Star Chaser
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Aya and the Star Chaser
Mixing Bengali folklore with elements from classic fairytales, this coming-of-age fantasy revolves around a falling star, a young …
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Howl's Moving Castle
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Howl's Moving Castle
Sophie Hatter is cursed with an old body by the Witch of the Waste and the spell can only be broken by the dreaded Wizard Howl who…
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Rune: The Tale of a Thousand Faces
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Rune: The Tale of a Thousand Faces
Chiri and Dai discover a hidden world filled with secrets and magic. After discovering their own hidden powers, the pair team up w…
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Asha and the Spirit Bird
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Asha and the Spirit Bird
Asha’s quest across India to find her father brings her into danger before love, faith and friendship finally provide a happy endi…
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Amari and the Night Brothers
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Amari and the Night Brothers
Amari is a scholarship student at a supernatural summer school, investigating magical crimes as she tries to solve the mystery of …
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Rayleigh Mann in the Company of Monsters
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Rayleigh Mann in the Company of Monsters
A complex and sinuous fantasy adventure set in a world of monsters where being bad isn’t just good, it’s compulsory.
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The Wizards of Once
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The Wizards of Once
Wish is a girl from a warrior tribe and Xar is a boy from a wizard tribe, living in a world loosely based on Ancient Britain at th…
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