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Fantasy book for an 8yo

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MedusasBadHairDay · 29/03/2022 11:54

Youngest DC(8) has decided they'd like to try reading chapter books without pictures, up until now they've been a little reluctant. Their older sibling is 10 and a confident reader, especially of fantasy books like Percy Jackson.

Youngest DC would like to read fantasy too, but doesn't want books so focused on fighting. We did try Harry Potter, but I think they're put off by the latter books and so won't even start the first one.

I'm wondering about trying the Narnia books, though they might be a little challenging?

Any recommendations?

OP posts:
timeisnotaline · 30/03/2022 04:35

Sorry rereading your op I see the Harry Potter comment. I’m tired!!

timeisnotaline · 30/03/2022 04:34

*rowan of rin - emily Rodda
I assume he’s read Harry Potter?

timeisnotaline · 30/03/2022 04:33

Isn’t this perfect redwall and Roman of Rin territory?

Fivemoreminutes1 · 30/03/2022 04:23

Dragon Realm
The Danger Gang
Amari and the Night Brothers
The Boy Who Grew Dragons
Land of Stars
The Unmapped Chronicles

BlueChampagne · 29/03/2022 13:11

How to Train your Dragon might be more accessible. Or Chris Priestley's Maudlin Towers, or The Worst Witch. Save Narnia till he's some chapter books under his belt.