fantasy books for beginners

For beginners, 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' from 'The Chronicles of Narnia' is a great start. It's easy to understand and the Christian symbolism like Aslan as a Christ - figure is quite clear. Another good one is 'The Pilgrim's Progress' which, although more of an allegory, has a lot of Christian teachings presented in a fictional journey. It can be a bit old - fashioned but it's a classic in Christian literature.

For beginners, 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a great start. It's a shorter and more accessible story compared to 'The Lord of the Rings' but still has the same charm of Middle - earth. Another good option is 'Stardust' by Neil Gaiman. It has a magical medieval - ish setting and a simple yet engaging story. 'The Princess Bride' by William Goldman also fits the bill. It's a fun and light - hearted take on the genre with adventure and romance.

I would recommend 'The School for Good and Evil'. It has a unique concept of a school that trains heroes and villains. The characters go through a lot of growth and self - discovery. 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' is also a great choice for teen fantasy lovers. It has a richly developed faerie world, with a strong female lead. Then there's 'Shadow and Bone' which features a Grishaverse full of magic and political intrigue.

For beginners, 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging premise of a post - apocalyptic world where children are forced to fight in a deadly arena. It's easy to follow and has a strong female lead. Another option is 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. It's set in a seemingly utopian but actually dystopian society, and it makes you think about freedom and choice. 'City of Ember' by Jeanne DuPrau is also good. It has a mystery - filled plot about an underground city and the search for a way out.

Beginners should check out 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Diana Wynne Jones. It has a really interesting premise with a moving castle and a young girl who gets caught up in a magical adventure. The story is full of charm and humor. 'The Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum is also a great starting point. It's a well - known and beloved fantasy with a simple but engaging story of a girl's journey in a magical land. And 'Stardust' by Neil Gaiman is a beautiful fantasy story with a touch of romance and adventure.

Some great ones are 'Eragon' by Christopher Paolini. It has a young hero who discovers a dragon egg and goes on an epic adventure. Another is 'The Hobbit' which features Smaug, a fearsome dragon. And 'How to Train Your Dragon' by Cressida Cowell is also a wonderful choice, with its unique take on the relationship between humans and dragons.

One great option is 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer. It's a very popular series that introduced many to the concept of vampire fantasy. The story follows Bella and her relationship with the vampire Edward. Another good one is 'Interview with the Vampire' by Anne Rice. It offers a more in - depth and darker look at vampire lore.

If you're a beginner, 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' from 'The Chronicles of Narnia' is a good start. It's easy to read and the Christian symbolism is clear. Aslan's sacrifice is a powerful representation of Jesus' sacrifice. Another beginner - friendly option is 'The Green Ember' series. It has elements of Christian values like courage and hope in a fictional animal kingdom setting.

For beginners, 'Stardust' by Neil Gaiman is a great choice. It's a charming story set in a magical world where a young man goes on an adventure to find a fallen star for the girl he loves. It has a fairytale - like quality that is easy to get into. The romance is sweet and the fantasy elements are creative and not overly complex.

For beginners, 'The Chronicles of Narnia' is a great choice. The stories are relatively easy to follow and full of magic and adventure. 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' is also suitable as it has a simple yet engaging plot that can introduce readers to the world of fantasy. 'The Wizard of Oz' is another good option. The familiar story and characters make it accessible.