Fantasy Land
Was your favorite part of Eragon discovering a intricate Fantasy Land separate from our own? Then here are five more books that are also set in cool fantasy lands.
Nimona
by Noelle Stevenson In a Kingdom of intermingling magic and science, comes Nimona, impulsive young shape shifter and sidekick to the supervillain Lord Ballister Blackheart. The dastardly pair intend to wreak havoc and prove to the kingdom that the "good guys" at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are. But as mischief escalates into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are truly dangerous. |
The Demon King
by Cinda Williams Chima In the Fantasy Queendom of the Fells, 15-year-old Princess Heir Raisa and 16-year-old reformed streetlord Han “Cuffs” Allister meet in the first book of this series.Tensions between wizards and the clans have been high in the Queendom since the Demon King was defeated 1000 years ago. Raisa, nearly old enough to marry for political alliance, is caught between the wizards and the clans. Han has his own problems, with mysterious silver cuffs that have always been clapped around his wrists. Then he becomes suspected of a series of murders after coming into possession of the Demon King’s old amulet, a priceless magical artifact the High Wizard of the Fells will stop at nothing to get back. |
Alanna:The first Adventure
by Tamora Pierce Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring allowed only for boys, while her twin brother, Thom, yearns to learn magic. So one day they decide to switch places and Thom heads for the convent to learn magic. Alanna, pretending to be a boy, will begin her training as a page to become a knight. But the road to knighthood is perilous in the Tortall fantasy universe where there are god-like creatures like winged horses, giant spiders with human heads; dragons, griffins, giants, and other forces Knights are meant to face. |
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll illustrated by Camille Rose Garcia Alice falls through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. She is in Wonderland, a land that plays with logic and deals with nonsesnse. In this particular edition of the book, the illustrations by Garcia give new personality to the fantasy land. |