I read the Chronicles of Narnia LOVED IT! Suggest another....?

Question

I read them all and loved them! I like the way the stories flowed. They were very active and you were really drawn in to the story! Can anyone suggest another book that has a very similar read to it? I want to start another book or series but I never was much of a reader (parents just never made it a priority) but have just realized I like to read! Please tell me of something you would recomend that is similar and why you think I would like it...... GOSH this sounds like a book report. Not really just need insight from more experienced readers! = )
Thanks a bunch!

BTW it doesn't have to be magical stories. I also like the fact that they were christian books. I like the fact that you are following the journey the people are going through and it overlaps with the additional books.

Answer 1

I have several suggestions. First there is a modern fantasy series for "kids" of all ages by Rick Riordan. The Lightning thief is the first book in the series. Percy Jackson thinks he's just your typical kid--albeit with ADHD some other learning challenges, but one summer he learns the truth--the awful truth--as to who his TRUE father is...none other than the sea god Poseidon. Now he's on a quest across America to save his father's reputation and to avoid World War III. Very fun, based on mythology, and just very well written. The second in the series is The Sea of Monsters.

Here There Be Dragons by James A. Owen is a fun YA fantasy (again can be enjoyed by adults as well) set during World War I and taking place in England AND a fantasy world. The three main characters turn out to be a young (and fictionally recreated) C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams. The three 'set sail' in a fantasy world where
the reader can potentially identify literary characters from a great body of classic literature and classic fantasy.

You can read Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit, but the books are a good deal longer and in my opinion a bit more complex than the Chronicles of Narnia. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed reading LOTR, but it was a bit overwhelming as well at least when I was starting out with it.

Answer 2

Well, the most recent well known trilogy was made into the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. However, you might want to also read "The Hobbit" which is the prequel to LOTR. Another series I liked the Drizzt Do'Urden trilogy (I think the books were called Homeland, Exile, and Sojourn). Another series from the Forgotten Realm series was the original Dragonlance Chronicles.

Answer 3

I suggest reading the lord of the rings trilogy. I have heard that Madaline L'Engles' fantasy books are great, but I have never read them. You might like King Arthur stories, so many people have written those so you have a wide range to chose from. May I also recommend some Christian fiction you might like that isn't fantasy? (not that fantasy is bad, I just don't read much of it)

the Joshua series by Joseph Girzone
Left Behind Series by La Haye and Jenkins
A Gown of Spanish Lace by Janette Oke
Christy by Catherine Marshall
A Room of My Own by Ann Tatlock
The Sister Circle by Nancy Moser
The Blue Bottle Club by Penelope Stokes
Enjoy!!!!!!!

Answer 4

I loved "wolf brother" and the book after it - "spirit walker"
both of which come in paper back. I dont like reading for a long time and they are not that long (an easy read but very good non the less) they are about 2 or 3 cm thick so that will give you an idea of the length.

Answer 5

If you want to really get into a series that is lengthy and I found most enjoyable, try Terry Goodkind's "Sword of Truth" saga. It has magic and swords and all the good stuff you found in Naria, just a lot more of it. The series runs to 9 books, starts with "Wizard's First Rule" and ends (so far) with "Chainfire". The total saga runs to around 10,000 pages and is well worth your time, in my opinion as a long-time reader.

Answer 6

I've read some books of Narnia, but like 4 years ago i came across this book called The Thieves' Guild by Jeff Crook. It's not exactly like Narnia but it has that fantastical environment with dwarves and knights stuff. I loved it... give it a try

Answer 7

Lord of the Rings, but take your time with this one, it isn't an easy read...I've read it three times and still find new things with each read.

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is a great series...
Charlie Bone, Pendragon, Harry Potter...all are wonderful creative, thoughtful books....have fun and try them all...reading is one of the most wonderfully relaxing things you can do for yourself...it opens the world..

Answer 8

I love them too! Something that one might call similar is the "Chronicles of Prydain" by Lloyd Alexander. They're for children, as the Narnia books are, but can be read and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone:
http://www.fiction.usborne.com/prydain/prydain.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronicles_of_Prydain

For something darker, good reads also are Alan Garner's "The Weirdstone of Brisingamen" and "Moon of Gomrath":
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Weirdstone-Brisingamen-Alan-Garner/dp/000712788X (with links to other books that I have enjoyed!)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Moon-Gomrath-Alan-Garner/dp/0007127871

Not very well-known is Joy Chant's "Red Moon and Black Mountain" - and it should be! Here are some reviews:
http://www.sffworld.com/book/540.html

If you decide to give them a try, I think you'll love them.

Answer 9

I'm going to second the Lloyd Alexander rec, and add "The Five Children and IT" by E. Nesbit. She also Wrote, "The Pheonix and the Carpet" and others, that were enjoyable.

Try out your library, also. Your librarians are a great resource.

Answer 10

Amises Foul