How would you rank the following ?
Eragon and Eldest (Chris Paolini)
Artemis Fowl series (Eoin Colfer)
The Bartimaeus Trilogy (Jonathan Stroud)
The Inkspell trilogy (Cornelia Funke)
The Chronicles of Narnia (CS Lewis)
His dark materials trilogy (Philip Pullman)
Storm Thief (Chris Wooding)
Now that you know the books i like can you also recommend some good books along these lines.
2007-03-15 03:21:14 · 10 answers · asked by Titan 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Love Arty and Cornelia Funke. I didn't think much of Narnia you should read Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan also Sabreil Trilogy by Garth Nix. Totally cool and dark!!!!!
2007-03-15 07:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by Winkwnink 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Really enjoyed Philip Pullman when I was a teenager, saw it made into a play at the National Theatre in London, and was in truth the most amazing play I have ever seen. If it's ever put on again, really make an effort to see it. The Narnia series is great also (much better than the film!).
Also enjoyed Brian Jacques, and Robin Jarvis is just fabulous, especially 'The Deptford Histories' in particular the Alchemists' Cat- a really great book. & the Deptford Mice trilogy.
What else... Liked Anne McCaffrey as well, more science fiction, her Dragonriders series is probably the best.
Oh, and of course Lord of the Rings, though think The Hobbit would be a better/easier place to start.
That should keep you going for a while!
2007-03-15 10:37:34 · answer #2 · answered by Jx 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started Eragon but wasn't interested enough to finish it (4)
Artemis Fowl- loved these books, going to read the newest (9)
Bartimaeus Triloty - these were OK (7)
Inkspell- these were great! Looking forward to the movie! (9.5)
Narnia- These are great as well! (10)
The other two I don't know anything about.
I liked the Charlie Bone series by Jenny Nimmo, So you want to be a Wizard series by Diane Duane and books by Madeleine L'Engle: Wrinkle in Time, Wind in the Door, Swiftly Tilting Planet are a few.
2007-03-15 11:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd rate Eragon & Eldest about an 8
Artemis Fowl 10 1/2
The Bartimaeus Trilogy 7
The Inkspell trilogy 9
The Chronicles of Narnia 11
And the other 2 I haven't read and can't rate.
2007-03-15 11:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by Elephante 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've only read Eragon. I have Eldest just haven't got to it. I enjoyed it but it seemed a little to close to Pern. The Chronicles of Narnia are the only other series I have read on your list. They are classics and I don't let anyone borrow my collection.
You'll like Harry Potter for sure. Also try the Everworld series. They are excellent quick reads about teens who get sucked into a world of ancient myths. If you like vampire stories there is Desert Rose and that same publishing company (McCarren Publishing) will be releasing some other great Young Adult fantasy this summer.
2007-03-15 11:33:59 · answer #5 · answered by amazonp017 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've also only read the Chronicles of Narnia, but seeing the kind of books you like I do have a few suggestions (based on my son's reading habits):
The Pendragon books by D.J. McHale
The Ranger's Apprentice books by John Flanagan
The Early Years of Merlin (something like that) by T.A. Barron
Hope those help!
2007-03-15 11:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by DemonBookLover 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've only read The Narnia book, but another great and awesome fiction book is The Oath by Frank Peretti. It's long, but so interesting. I'm reading it for the second time. It's truly an awesome book.
2007-03-15 10:29:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I LOVE ERAGON~ELDEST! JUST READ MY NAME!
I would suggest
Sabriel by Garth Nix (awesome book if you're into the magic and mystery and dark and danger!)
or
Tamora Pierce's Alanna :The first Adventure
I loved it because you learn awesome ways to defend and attack people in there!
=D
GO SAPHIRA
2007-03-15 10:43:45 · answer #8 · answered by LadyDragonRider 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eragon and Eldest are one of my favorite books.
you should read the Harry Potter series.
2007-03-15 10:38:05 · answer #9 · answered by W.H.Blark 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've enjoyed many of those books and would recommend Sabriel by Garth Nix (following it are Lireal and Abhorsen). They are inventive, captivating and fun.
2007-03-15 12:05:01 · answer #10 · answered by Rebecca M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋