Will somebody suggest a good fantasy series?

[yahooshie]

series only please

 

[j d worthington]

As this is posted in YA, I'm assuming that's approximately the age we're shooting for: Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain comes to mind:

The Book of Three (1964)
The Black Cauldron (1965)
The Castle of Llyr (1966)
Taran Wanderer (1967)
The High King (1968)
The Foundling and Other Tales from Prydain (1970)

There's also Joy Chant's House of Kendreth set:

Red Moon and Black Mountain (1970)
The Gray Mane of Morning (1977)
When Voiha Wakes (1983)

though opinions on those differ. And, as you didn't say what (to you) comprises a series, I'll throw in Alan Garner's Alderley books:

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen (1960)
The Moon of Gomrath (1963)

Those are the ones that come to mind right off, though I'm sure others will be able to give considerably more recommendations, as this area is definitely not my strong suit.....

However, this may help:

http://www.chronicles-network.com/forum/7716-great-y-a-authors-from-chronicles-network-readers.html

 

[Alia]

Excellent choices, JD. Thank you very much!!!

 

[mailyn]

Agree! Some good choices up there

I'll also add:

Series:
~The Spiderwick Chronicles by Holly Black
~Faerie Wars by Herbie Brennan
~Leven Thumps series by Obert Skye
~The Keys to the Kingdom by Garth Nix
~The Seventh Tower series by Garth Nix
~Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
~The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper

and, of course, Harry Potter, lol.

Trilogies:
~The Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix
~His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
~The Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud

If I remember anymore I'll post them!

 

[dustinzgirl]

Jane Yolen's Pit Dragon trilogy is probably one of the best ya fantasy books I remember reading. I probably said that somewhere else. She also has a lot of other sets that are very good...but that is my favorite from my childhood.

Jane Yolen Official Web Site

 

[rune]

Also dont forget Keys to the Kingdom by Garth NIx

 

[The_Warrior]

C.S. Lewis's The Cronicles of Narnia?

 

[paranoid marvin]

C.S. Lewis's The Cronicles of Narnia?

Man,Istruggled with taht series of books and I'm 35 . I sometimes think they are children's books written for adults

you really can't beat The Famous Five for children's adventuring goodness!

 

[Urien]

"The Winter of the World" by Michael Scott Rohan.

Quite old now, original in many respects. By far the best thing he has ever done. Set during the ice age, but in a society at medieval levels of technology.

A very underappreciated fantasy, but very good.

 

[arewin]

you are all missng some of the greats

riftwar
serpentwar
darkwar
all are trilogies by raymond E feist

plus the ge of five books by trudi cavanan
and the dark magician triology to.
you will love these fantansy books

 

[aubi11]

im readin a good book series called 'Daughters of the Moon'
by:lynne ewing
heres what its about:
Vanessa,Catty,Serena, and Jimena seem like ordinary girls living in Los Angeles. But they each have a secret. Vanessa can become invisible. Catty travels back in time. Serena reads minds, and Jemena has premonitions. What separates them others bands them together as 'the daughters of the moon.

 

[wiked riceball]

are there any good shortish fantacy storys (150+ pages )

 

[The Ace]

Two spring to mind;
Over sea, Under Stone
The Dark is Rising
The Grey King
Greenwitch
Silver on The Tree
i.e. The Dark is Rising sequence by Susan Cooper

And The Belgriad by David Eddings
Pawn of Prophecy
Queen of Sorcery
Magician's Gambit
Castle of Wizardry
Enchanter's End Game

These series are at opposite ends of the spectrum, the former being short and easily digestible, the latter longer but quite accessible.

Lots of luck.

 

[Crazihors]

I've read the first book of the Belgariad, and it was good, i would recommend the Green Rider books by Kristen Britain
- Green Rider
- First Rider's Call
- the third one's out in November (can't wait!)

Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, by Michelle Paver are good as well
- Wolf Brother
-Spirit Walker
-Soul Eater

hmmm....and the Icemark Chronicles by Stuart Hill
- The Cry of the Icemark
- Blade of Fire

 

[j d worthington]

are there any good shortish fantacy storys (150+ pages )

Alan Garner's books are quite short -- within that range, I'd say. And, as this is in the YA section, I'd suggest Lloyd Alexander's and Madeleine L'Engle's books....

 

[wiked riceball]

j. d. worthngton -what is the first book by Madeleine L'Engle ???

 

[j d worthington]

j. d. worthngton -what is the first book by Madeleine L'Engle ???

A Wrinkle in Time would probably be the one to start with:

Madeleine L'Engle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Though, if you're interested in finding out about all her work:

Madeleine L'Engle: Bibliography: Publication Date

 

[wiked riceball]

okay thank you

 

[Azure]

Garth Nix Series
Keys to the Kingdom
The Old Kingdom

Dianna Wynne Jones
Chrestomanci series

Jenny Nimmo
Snow Spider series
Charlie Bone series

Angie Sage
Septimus Heap


Happy reading! Let us know which ones you ended up reading and liking.

 

[Bibliophile]

Diane Duane
The Young Wizards Series

These are excellent books. I started them when I was about 12, and I still read the latest ones when they come out.