Even though the genre might be called “Young Adult”, it certainly has attracted a wider audience span than just teenagers. There is something appeali
Even though the genre might be called “Young Adult”, it certainly has attracted a wider audience span than just teenagers. There is something appealing to YA books that is hard to explain. It could be its unique way of describing an intense situation without using words that are meant only for a mature audience. But it could also be the naivete of the characters that we follow through the books that take us back into more happy and carefree times of our lives.
Below you can find the list of best YA fantasy books that are suitable for readers of any age, and that almost anyone should read at least once in their lifetime.
Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone
Every list of books that you need to read at least once should include the Harry Potter series, especially in the YA genre. Harry Potter fans will tell you that the first book or the Sorcerer’s Stone definitely isn’t the best one from the series, but it’s the one that brought the magical world of wizards and witches to life. If you think that you should skip the books only because you’ve watched all the Harry Potter movies, then you are very wrong. The books are far better and offer a more detailed description of every event, character, and relationship that had to be adjusted for the movie script.
The Book of Three
Those who like the young adult genre and who haven’t read Prydain Chronicles by Lloyd Alexander should get this book as soon as possible. The story of the book revolves around Taran who is a pig-keeper and a group of adventurers that surround him. There are 5 books to this series and a prequel, so a lot of material to keep you entertained. Every book from this series will enchant you, however, it’s recommended that all new readers start with “The Book of Three”. Filled with unique characters and plenty of humor, fans of Tolkien will enjoy this book that has many elements drawn from Welsh mythology.
The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe
Even though this book is the second one in the series, it serves as the perfect beginning to the Chronicles of Narnia than the first novel that is more of a prequel. In this novel, the readers get to know the four children, Susan, Lucy, Peter, and Edmund, who start living in the countryside with their uncle during World War II. They find a mysterious wardrobe that takes them into a fantasy world, and their adventure begins.
A Wrinkle in Time
A perfect read for any teenager looking for an interesting YA book. A Wrinkle in Time follows the story of Meg Murry and Chris Wallace and their pursuit of their missing father who is a scientist working for the government on a secret project. This is the first installment in the series that only deepens the plot with each new novel.