Definitely try the Lunar Chronicles.
This is a great story that boys, girls, teens and tweens will enjoy. Ill be checking out all of these. If youre looking for some recommendations, here are a few clean young adult fantasy and adult fantasy books Ive enjoyed within the last year (in the order I read them). Desperate to discover how this came to be, he discovers an ancient library hidden far below the surface of the earth. The men don't strip down at random for some hokey magical initiation, and they don't have to walk naked across a desert, or through an entirecamp, or freaking live a whole year naked as a penance (actually some men DO have to do this, but Jordan doesn't focus on them, just the women). Clean or not, these are some great stories. How about when the lives of all four characters entwine in one grand adventure to save the planet.
I totally agree, Dee. lol. 2. Theres a special sweetness to this story of a mysterious woman rescued by a lord reclaiming an abandoned castle in a dangerous land. I absolutely love David.
I haven't heard of that one. 
Have you ever wondered what would happen if random people were given superpowers? I've been looking for something new to read. (In fact, we own most of them.) Only read book one out of four, but that was clean. Casiopeas adventure will take her from the jungles of Yucatn to the lights of Mexico City. Great informative site. So, I highly recommend this to you. That being said, there are a few references to prostitutes and there is also a suggestive scene where two characters are in bed together. She's not a helpless child lost in the woods off to visit her sick grandmother. Im Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. Brandon Sanderson has several other series (Mistborn is probably his most well-known), but they are for older teens because there is quite a bit of killing and the writing is much more complex. Thanks for sharing! This series is definitely a lighter read. More like a crackerjack computer genius stuck in a satellite orbiting the earth. And it's clean (aside from the murders of course). (This is also a series that influenced Brandon. Of course, he and his friends will have to save the world. Required fields are marked *, By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. I do hope to read more updates from you. Hi! I loved it! I like not having to worry about what my kids are reading. Thanks, Angela. The Unwanteds series is full of magic and adventure as the kids find out how far creativity will take them.
Take some ordinary fairy tales and give them a technologically futuristic twist, and you've got The Lunar Chronicles. It's called Time Jumpers, and we've been waiting for it forever! I read all the books, and I was just like you, could not wait for the new book to appear. It's crazy, but I'll take juvenile literature over books written for adults almost every time! Thanks, Holly. The third main character (man) gets married, but then has this one sex-crazed woman who won't take no for an answer (because it's not harassment if a woman does it, it's entertaining). It's easy! These are lovely recommendations for teens and tweens.
Quick question: How is Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones, and Dune in this regard? I remember reading some Judy Blume as a kid, too. Sussex, WI 53089 I like to read as well. The audiobooks for this series are very well done, and we enjoy listening to them in the car on long road trips. While Cole tries to rescue the kidnapped kids (and discovers how to use his new powers), he finds himself drawn into a plot to destroy all five kingdoms. If you read the Belgariad and then the Mallorean series you are ready to read one of my all-time favorite fantasy novels: "Belgarath the Sorcerer".
The 5 bookseries by Rick Riordian that starts with "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" is also quite enjoyable (I never read any of the other series after that one). He has a problem with metaphors, so he's always coming up with these crazy comparisons that really make his character endearing.
Thanks for the suggestions, Mary Beth! Ryria Revelations (original six in three omnibus) by Sullivan, Bone graphic novel by Smith (can now be bought as one omnibus), Iliad by Homer (I like the Fangles translation), Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Scott, Ray Bradburyshort stories (I really like The Stories of Ray Bradbury published by Everymans Library). Jennifer Nielsen has also written a few great stand-alone books and a series called The Underworld Chronicles that is great for younger readers. We only recommend products we genuinely love. Howls Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (YA F JON) Eldest of three sisters in a land where it is considered to be a misfortune, Sophie is resigned to her fate as a hat shop apprentice until a witch turns her into an old woman and she finds herself in the castle of the greatly feared wizard Howl. I'll just let you guess what might happen to that foot at some point in the story. Definitely give the Lunar Chronicles a try, Jess. I absolutely love to read, and I love fantasy book series. Rescued from his bleak life and headed to an astonishing place where all the fantastic and unbelievable things in the world originate, he just might find out that the comic books are real. I've read several of his other series, and they've been pretty good(liking mythology definitely adds to it). ), RELATED: The Best Road Trip Hacks for Families, Time Management Tips for Teens, How to Use a Daily School Planner. 7. Brandon Sanderson has created the best characters in these books! (You'll love it. I'll need to check out that series. He grows to manhood while attempting to subdue the evil he unleashed on the world.
Today I've collected my favorite book series into one place to create the ultimate list of the best clean books for teens and tweens! I loved it!! If you can't get enough of this magical world (like me), you can keep reading about it in Dragonwatch! There is a bit of innuendo in the discussions between David and his love interest, but it is pretty minor. Have you ever felt unloved or like you're not good enough? *. Chosen (The Lost Books #1) by Ted Dekker (YA F DEK) The supreme commander of the Forest Guard chooses four sixteen-year-old recruits for a special missionto find the seven lost Books of History that have power over the past, present, and future. Harry Potter (also, maybe, too obvious?) Then read Tolkien's other works, because they are so worth it. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. Boys and girls will love these books. Also, Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis. I would love to check these out myself. I mean, I read It when I was in fifth grade, plus Judy Blume books, and some of those were pretty open! The images below are linked to posts, so click on them to pay a visit.
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(My kids are all linked to my kindle account.). The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit are good too, but I wouldn't recommend the Silmarillion unless you were really into it. Also, in addition to the occasional implied sex scene, his books are a little,how shall I say it sexist. I think another great author for teens is rick riordan. Have you read the Blackthorn Key series by Kevin Sands. I know we enjoy them at our house. His life changes forever when he meets an emissary from a secret country called the Imagine Nation. Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles #1) by Marissa Meyer (YA F MEY) As plague ravages the overcrowded Earth, observed by a ruthless lunar people, Cinder, a gifted mechanic and cyborg, becomes involved with handsome Prince Kai and must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect the world in this futuristic take on the Cinderella story. On Choosing Day, he hopes to be apprenticed to become a knight, but his hopes are dashed when he is not big enough. Love is in the Air by A. Destiny (YA F DES) When fifteen-year-old Jennifer attends circus camp to reach her dream of being a trapeze artist, she learns she is afraid of heights, but after one glimpse of Branden, the best trapeze artist at the camp, Jennifer begins falling for him, too. Community Software by Invision Power Services, Inc. On 11/3/2017 at 10:14 PM, Cowmanthethird said: On 11/4/2017 at 9:03 AM, MasterJack said: On 11/3/2017 at 1:01 PM, CaptainRyan said: Beyond the Mountains, A Fallen God gives way to the Rising King, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: 5 Books, Greek Mythology, The Heroes of Olympus: 5 Books, Mixed Greek/Roman Mythology, Sequel Series to Percy Jackson, The Kane Chronicles: 3 Books, Egyptian Mythology, Standalone, Demigods and Magicians: Short Story Collection, Mixed Egyptian/Greek Mythos, Percy/Kane Crossover(because it's the same Earth, ya know? Thanks for all the suggestions guys!
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The Ranger's Apprentice: The Early Years. He is rescued from becoming a field worker when Halt, the Ranger, asks for him as an apprentice. She disagreed. The Girl of Fire and Thorns (Girl of Fire and Thorns #1) by Rae Carson (YA F CAR) A fearful sixteen-year-old princess discovers her heroic destiny after being married off and pursued by enemies seething with dark magic. The Healers Apprentice (Hagenheim #1) by Melanie Dickerson (YA F DIC) A romantic series set in Medieval Germany with plots loosely based on fairy tales. When Alex is sorted into the Unwanteds and separated from his twin, he has a surprise in store when the busload of Unwanteds is taken to their execution. In 1345, China lies under harsh Mongol rule. This series does contain more graphic violence than the other series I have listed. I'm 99% sure I had a mage in Everquest named Belzedar haha. 3. This Cinder doesn't have a glass slipper. 5. Thanks, LavandaMichelle. These stories center on Kendra and Seth, a brother and sister who are sent to visit their Grandparent's nature preserve for the summer. Check, Please! Sussex Area Chamber of Commerce, Donations Boys, girls, teens and tweens will enjoy the Brotherband Chronicles. Just teens and above. I feel like he gets a bit lost with too many characters about book 6 or 7, but I do love the story. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission, at no cost to you. Jack Blank resides at St. Barnabys Home for the Hopeless, Abandoned, Forgotten, and Lost. I'm now reading The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.
I've also expressed some interest in the Seven Wonders series by Peter Lerangis, but as I haven't read it yet, I cannot comment on cleanliness yet. tl;dr, WoT is a beautiful series with a number of serious flaws. My teenage daughter is just like me, and we get super excited waiting for the next book in each of our favorite series to be published. 1. Great author. I'm a former school librarian and have a grandson who can read much faster than I can so always looking for suggestions from a person who wants a cleaner read. The Troy Rising series by John Ringo (book 1 is "Live Free or Die") is a hilarious, well-written space warfare series that has a deep premise: what if a pan-galactic empire really, really loved maple syrup? I love reading these stories as much as my kids! In 1714, Addie LaRue made a bargain to live forever and is now cursed with being forgotten by everyone she meets. The Candy Shop War was just all right, IMO. This post was just getting too long. Thanks for all the suggestions! He's constantly getting into trouble. Clean books for teens are tough to find, so we're always excited for the new ones.
Thanks, Heather. Definitely try Fablehaven! {Perfect for kids}, 27 Creative Classroom Door Decorations for Valentine's Day.
I don't have a teen or tween however, I'd be up for the Lunar series. The magic reminds me a bit of Soulcasting, as it has to do with talking to inanimate objects to convince them to do things.
I still have ten+ more series to tell you about! The jaded Leo Martin has been exiled back to Montverre, an ancient and elite academy hidden high in the mountains, where societys best and brightest are trained for a mysterious competition. They're a more mature epic fantasy, but a pretty clean one if I recall correctly. 2. Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl #1) by Eoin Colfer (JF COL) When a twelve-year-old evil genius tries to restore his family fortune by capturing a fairy and demanding a ransom in gold, the fairies fight back with magic, technology, and a particularly nasty troll. I like books for myself to be clean too, so to each his own! Lots of massive battleships blasting each other apart in space with minimal boring character development haha Also you should check out the ever after series it not totally hooking but still good enough to want to read the series over and over again which is perfect for quarantine. Pauline Haass Public Library Library Foundation Hunt Athalar is a notorious fallen angel, offering to help Bryce find the culprit in exchange for his freedom from the Archangels. The Legend of Eli Monpress series is a little silly compared to Brandon's stuff, but I thoroughly enjoyed it, and it's completely clean as far as I remember. She might just come across some human-mutant wolf men while she's looking. It's all clean. I can't speak for WoT or Dune, but it's no secret (even to people like me who haven't read the books) that GoT is full of graphic sex and violence. The Naming (Books of Pellinor #1) by Alison Croggon (YA F CRO) A manuscript from the lost civilization of Edil-Amarandah chronicles the experiences of sixteen-year-old Maerad, an orphan gifted in the magic and power of the Bards, as she escapes from slavery and begins to learn how to use her Gift to stave off the evil Darkness that threatens to consume her world. Zachary Ezra Rawlins is a graduate student in Vermont who discovers a book hidden in the stacks containing a story from his childhood. Look for part 2 coming soon! One boy will be chosen to become the prince, and the other two will be executed. Clean fantasy. Also, I've noticed your name before and was happy to see another fan of Eddings on the site. I'll have to get them for my kids. She was finished before dinner, and now she's chomping at the bit waiting for me to finish so she can talk about the ending! Thank you, Minakshi. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. As an LDS teenager, I love fantasy and basically any book I can get my hands on, but so many modern fantasy books are full of sex, pornography, and dirty jokes. Head to the lin, The most important thing is action & loud voice, In a crushing 54 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court h, Today, the Supreme Court has overruled Roe v. Wade, @lavernecox, actress and LGBTQ+ advocate, said it, 17 Under-$50 Desk Essentials That Maximize Productivity and Still Look Good on Your Desk, Thinking of Quitting? I hope your son enjoys these series. (There are even a few crossover books.). Are there any recommendations you guys have onCLEAN Fantasy? Zachary travels the twisted tunnels of this magical world, finding his purpose. The Hired Girl by Laura Amy Schlitz (YA F SCH) Fourteen-year-old Joan Skraggs chronicles her life in a journal when she leaves her familys farm in Pennsylvania to work as a hired girl in Baltimore in the summer of 1911. In these books, you'll learn the origin story of Will's trainer, the legendary Halt. The balance between our world and a parallel fantasy realm was explored in a unique and humorous manner in this book, which distinguishes it from many others in the genre. Meanwhile, the divided East and West remain in conflict, and an ancient enemy awakens. When he finds himself part of a group that has come together to find a mysterious boy who disappeared three years earlier, Tracker starts to wonder: Who is this boy, and why do so many people want to keep Tracker from finding him? With the feel of a fairy tale, this delightful story features a heroine with strong convictions about what is right and was so refreshing in a book market saturated with bad compromises. I love those series. (Maybe this is too obvious?)
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My definition of clean is probably Warbreaker, if there's any more that you didn't include due to confusion on my definition please feel free to throw them in! These books may seem strange to be included in a fantasy collection, but you'll find a few fantasy creatures and maybe even a hint of magic here and there. A Serious Investigation, The Best Trader Joes Snacks Our Editors Turn to When the Mid-Day Hunger Hits, I Eat This 5-Ingredient Salad on Repeat All Summer Long (and Its a Sweetgreen Dupe!
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She also reminded me that Brandon Mull announced that he will be adding more books to The Candy Shop Wars series soon!). I loved those books. Another series by Brandon Mull,Five Kindgoms, takes you to a completely different world -- literally! Thanks for the reminder to get it done!
My favorites are the Crown Duel duo (I think it is now a single book with both stories) and Stranger to Command which will give much insight into the other two, but it will be more fun if you read it after the Crown Duel set. So there you have it! 5. My middle daughter definitely has other interests! 1. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hi!
Fair warning, Weber's series have a distinct over-abundance of one-dimensional characters but the world building and overall coolness of the books generally make up for the weak characters. I ask because I am not a fantasy reader and my son has that series on his birthday list. Us Too. Thanks, Cristina. Do the titles and book are for these books remind you of anything? Books: Daughter of Sun Bride of Ice, Prince of Stars Son of Fate. The intelligent Wanteds go to University, and the artistic Unwanteds go to their death! This post has been in my thoughts forever.
Teen and tween boys will love it, but it wasn't my taste. The quest for truth in this story is very compelling. I read the first two books, and they are awful. These all look like great reads for teens, tweens and moms. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. or cost him everything. Friends of the Library. Thanks again!! I Like You by Kasie West (YA F WES) Every day in chemistry class, high school student and aspiring songwriter Lily Abbott finds love letters. It's an interesting twist on the Medusa Myth, and a bit less blatantly "book for kids" than some of Riordan's early stuff was(so it might age a little better as you get older, rather than feeling childish like some books do). While you're here, be sure to check out more great ideas. The teenage years leave you exhausted trying to figure out what will best suit them.
Library Journal called the novel "an intriguing variant on the standard fantasy quest" recommending the novel for "mature fantasy aficionados" noting the sado-eroticism of the Mord Sith might "deter purchase by some libraries".[6]. I also recommend Nix's Old Kingdom books, starting with Sabriel. I came here looking for books for my daughter and there are some series I think I might want to read also!! The final book in the The Five Kingdoms book series, by Brandon Mull came out a few days ago. Volunteers It is a really good series. Scarlett? Thanks, Dona. The first book is Nice Dragons Finish Last. I can second the Belgariad (also Belgarath the Sorceror and Polgara the Sorceress, same author) and Dragonriders of Pern series. I think my daughter will really enjoy the Lunar Chronicles (and I will also!). Your email address will not be published. They just love a good fantasy adventure story! . For awhile I wouldnt touch any books that looked like they might have a scene where characters could have a conversation in front of a locker because those stories seemed so overdone, but this isnt a typical high school novel. If you want something that is a bit more "old school" fantasy then the Belgariad series by David Eddings is great; it was one of the first fantasy series I ever read. The reading level for these books is grades K-8, but older kids and grownups will enjoy the stories as well. For example, one of the first books that came to mind is "Lords of the Sky" by Angus Wells. Because strange things seem to happen when Jack is around, he never gets to leave and finds his only solace secretly reading forbidden old comic books. Have you read any of these books? Rangers are the intelligence and unofficial spies of the kingdom. I think my daughter has actually been counting down the days. If you are looking for something that is 100% devoid of anything related to sex then there are some good YA series that, even as an adult, I enjoyed.
I'm a picky reader, but I might try some of these. A Wizard of Earthsea (The Earthsea Cycle #1) by Ursula Le Guin. But those are more scifi than fantasy. It gets exhausting, to be honest. This is the book series that converted me to e-reading because after I read the sample, I couldnt wait for a print book to come in the mail to keep reading. I've got a ton more to add. Don't worry, though. I'll try to give you a little summary about each series without giving away too much of the plot! If you haven't read Brandon Mull, read that. Mindwar (Mindwar #1) by Andrew Klavan (YA F KLA) In the tradition of Enders Game and The Matrix, MindWar is a complex thriller about a seemingly ordinary teenager who discovers a hidden gifta gift that could make him a hero . (More about that series later.) As his apprentice, Will learns amazing skills and has fantastic adventures.
I have only read one book by Terry Pratchett so far ("the Colors of Magic") but it was hilarious! He has specifically praised its magic systems.). 4.
Your email address will not be published. Deep in the stacks of Oxfords Bodleian Library, Diana Bishop unwittingly sets a fantastical underworld stirring, and a horde of daemons, witches, and vampires descends upon the library. I do not recommend the prequel book, Fairest, for kids at all. What a great collection. Oh my gosh, these sounds an excellent list that we can check out. These books look like awesome adventures! There were too many to include in one post! Actually, Anne McCaffrey's other series are great too, such as To Ride Pegasus and Decision at Doona. Our daughters must be created from the same mold. And, yes, they might just have to fight the bad guys and save the day in every book, too. I also recommend Jonathan Stroud's Lockwood & Co series, which is a little more horror, but it's middle-grade/YA horror so not as disturbing as many other books in the horror genre. Then keep reading! "the Forever War" by Joe Haldeman is another classic that really digs into time dilation (like in Interstellar) and the pointlessness of war Again, the characters take center stage in wrestling with tough conflicts like weighing the value of truth versus their own needs.
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