and when i say great, i mean breath taking, non-boring.... i like fantasy books and i'm 14.
2006-07-24 08:01:45 · 15 answers · asked by Lux 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Have you read the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan? There is also a sequel, Sea of Monsters. They are modern-day fantasies.
The Uglies trilogy is not fantasy, although it does fall into the sci-fi genre as a dystopic novel. (Dystopia as opposed to utopia). A futuristic society takes beauty into its own hands as they change the way the world looks to suit their own hidden agenda... Uglies, Pretties, & Specials are their names...and the author is Scott Westerfeld.
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer is a can't-put-down book about Bella Swan, your average teen, with a very unusual love life--she's just fallen for a vampire!
2006-07-24 08:40:10 · answer #1 · answered by laney_po 6 · 7⤊ 2⤋
If you like fantasy, you're at a good age. There is a series called A Wind in the Door that is wonderful. It is about a young girl who feels like an outsider and her 5 year old brother who is thought to be an idiot by the outside world, but is really a genius. They travel through time and space with otherworldly guides, and though it has a religious theme, it's more like religion in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (another good series), where it's still good, even if you aren't particularly religious. The Lord of the Rings trilogy is great, too, if you're into more intricate books. Also, Arthurian legend is always fun. Finally, there's a series called the Copper Crown, which takes place in outer space. Earth has sent astronauts to explore space, and they come across, of all things, a Celtic (Irish, Scottish, and Welsh) society. They left Earth about the time Christianity came to Britain, and are far more advanced than we are, but they still follow ancient Celtic practices.
2006-07-24 15:18:26 · answer #2 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale, or its companion Enna Burning. One of the best fantasies I've ever read. The Goose Girl starts out a little slow, but trust me, once you make it past page 40, you will love it. Enna Burning is just as good. Shannon Hale based The Goose Girl on an old Brothers Grimm fairy tale, and the sequel sort of expands on the theme. They're well written with amazing characters. The 3rd book, River Secrets, is coming out soon.
You've probably read Harry Potter, and I really don't like those books.
Another amazing fantasy is A Great And Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray. It takes place in Victorian England and it's so spooky and mysterious. Its companion book, Rebel Angels, is, in my opinion, even better, but I strongly suggest reading them in order, or you're sure to get confused.
2006-07-24 15:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by Smiles Like She Means It 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should read "The Shadow of the Wind" The author is Spanish and it has been translated into English. It is an excellent book about a boy in Barcelona and the mystery around the great novel. It is great for people who love to read.
2006-07-24 15:09:58 · answer #4 · answered by cass 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Azimov's Foundation Series or Orson Scott Card's books Ender's Game, Ender's Shadow and Speaker for the Dead.
Your desription does not lead me to suggest Ayn Rand's Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged but I think they're great.
2006-07-24 15:09:17 · answer #5 · answered by swabjockey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you have read all of Harry Potter 1-6? If not get started...
OR if he is not your cup of tea OR you have read them all....see the below listings...WHICH one IS BEST? well that is up to you dear, what some may think may not be your choice.
MINE is H.P.
If you do not buy from amazon that is OK you can at least see the list and search your library or book store.
2006-07-24 15:11:17 · answer #6 · answered by Samuella BurrowShire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watership Down
2006-07-24 20:14:08 · answer #7 · answered by Mick H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fantasy books are my favorite as well.
The best of the best in this class are:
Harry Potter
King Fortis the Brave
Chronicles of Narnia
Eragon
Loved them all and can read them over and over again!
2006-07-24 18:44:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
polly
I don;t know if you"re giong to like it, I was your age when I came across this author Sidney Sheldon and the book I reader was THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT. Believe me you won't want to put it down. And it will be a good book for the summer to read.
2006-07-24 15:09:22 · answer #9 · answered by chickie2056 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
twlight is the best book ever and you will probably love if you read it i have read it like 15 times it is REALLY GOOD
2006-07-24 16:11:00 · answer #10 · answered by on the last day 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋