The Chronicles of Narnia : The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe — YALSA Read-alike List
YALSA and Walden Media have selected these books which span a broad range of reading and maturity levels. We encourage adults to take an active role in helping individual teens choose those books that are the best fit for them and their families. This list was prepared for Walden Media by YALSA's 2005 Booklist Taskforce. YALSA is the world leader in selecting books, videos & audiobooks for teens. For more lists of recommended reading, go to www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists.
Chronicles of Prydain Series by Lloyd Alexander
Since "The Book of Three" was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-keeper and his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess Fflewddur Fflam, the hyperbole-prone bard the ever-faithful Gurgi and the curmudgeonly Doli—all of whom become involved in an epic struggle between good and evil that shapes the fate of the legendary land of Prydain.
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The Book of Three Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers (1969) Buy it here The Black Cauldron Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers (1969) 1965 Newbery Honor Book Buy it here Castle of Llyr Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers (1969) Buy it here Taran Wanderer Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers (1969) Buy it here High King Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers (1969) Newbery Medal; National Book Award nomination Buy it here |
Eleven-year-old Gregor follows his two-year-old little sister, Boots, who has disappeared down an air vent in the basement of their New York City apartment building and wind up in the Underland, a strange place of translucent-skinned humans and giant talking vermin, where they find that ancient prophecies have somehow foretold that they will be heroes in this subterranean land.
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Gregor the Overlander Scholastic, Inc. (2004) 2003 Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice Buy it here Gregor the Overlander and the Prophecy of Bane Scholastic, Inc. (2005) Buy it here Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods Scholastic, Inc. (2005) Buy it here |
Five children join forces with heroes from the tales of King Arthur and other, even more ancient, legends to stand with the forces of the Light as they prepare for their final battle against the Dark.
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Over Sea, Under Stone Aladdin Paperbacks (2000) Buy it here Dark is Rising Simon & Schuster Children's Publishers (1999) Buy it here Greenwitch Simon & Schuster Children's Publishers (2000) Buy it here The Grey King Simon & Schuster Children's Publishers (1999) Buy it here Silver on the Tree Simon & Schuster Children's Publishers (2000) Buy it here |
Five cousins have a special magic role-playing game called "The Secret"—but somehow they find themselves actually pulled into a world where their game is real, their once-imaginary land is at war, and they themselves must play out their roles no matter the consequences.
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Secret Country Penguin Books (USA) (2003) Buy it here Hidden Land Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers (2003) Buy it here Whim of the Dragon Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers (2003) Buy it here |
It all started with a mysterious letter left at a tiny bookstore for authors Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, its closing lines "We just want people to know about this. The stuff that has happened to us could happen to anyone." Little could they imagine the remarkable adventure that awaited them as they followed Jared, Simon, and Mallory Grace and a strange old book into a world filled with elves, goblins, dwarves, trolls, and a fantastical menagerie of other creatures. The oddest part is in entering that world, they didn't leave this one! (publisher's description)
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The Field Guide Scholastic (2003) Buy it here The Seeing Stone Simon & Schuster Children's Publishers (2003) Buy it here Lucinda's Secret Simon & Schuster Children's Publishers (2003) Buy it here The Ironwood Tree Simon & Schuster Children's Publishers (2004) Buy it here The Wrath of Mulgarath Simon & Schuster Children's Publishers (2004) Buy it here |
In all of the parallel universes, those filled with magic and those where it remains hidden, the nine-lived enchanter Chrestomanci is the only one powerful enough to make sure things don't get completely out of hand.
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Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume I: Charmed Life HarperCollins Publishers (2000) Guardian Award, 1977 Buy it here Christopher Chant HarperCollins Publishers (2000) Buy it here Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume II: The Magicians of Caprona and Witch Week HarperCollins Publishers (2000) Buy it here |
Sparrowhawk is a wizard in training in the island world of Earthsea. When he overestimates his powers, he sets a terrible evil free—and must take on the responsibility of tracking it down and bringing it back under his control.
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A Wizard of Earthsea Bantam Publishers (2004) Margaret A. Edwards Award, 2004 Buy it here The Tombs of Atuan Simon & Schuster Children's Publishers (2001) Margaret A. Edwards Award, 2004 Buy it here The Farthest Shore Simon & Schuster Children's Publishers (2001) Margaret A. Edwards Award, 2004 Buy it here Tehanu: The Last Book of Earthsea Simon & Schuster Children's Publishers (2001) Margaret A. Edwards Award, 2004 Buy it here |
This award-winning series is a thrilling tale of necromancers, mythical creatures, magical bells, and power over evil.
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Sabriel HarperCollins Children's Books (1997) Aurealis Awards, 1995; Books for the Teen Age, NY Public Library, 1997; Books in the Middle: Outstanding Titles for Young Adults (VOYA), 1996; Best Books for Young Adults (YALSA), 1995 Buy it here Lirael: Daughter of the Clayr HarperCollins Publishers (2002) Aurealis Awards, 2002; Best Books for Young Adults (YALSA), 2002 Buy it here Abhorsen HarperCollins Publishers (2004) Buy it here |
Seven days. Seven keys. Seven virtues. Seven sins. A boy is about to seek and discover many fantastical secrets of a very mysterious world.
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Mister Monday Scholastic, Inc. (2003) Buy it here Grim Tuesday Scholastic, Inc. (2003) Buy it here Drowned Wednesday Scholastic, Inc. (2005) Buy it here Sir Thursday Scholastic, Inc. (2006) Buy it here |
Charlie Bone discovers at the age of 10 that he has the power to read the thoughts of people in photographs. This special talent enables him to attend Bloor's Academy, a special boarding school for the magically gifted descendants of the mysterious Red King, where he is launched into a life of enchantment, adventure, and sometimes danger.
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Midnight for Charlie Bone Scholastic, Inc. (2003) Buy it here Charlie Bone and the Time Twister Scholastic, Inc. (2003) Buy it here Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy Scholastic, Inc. (2004) Buy it here Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors Scholastic, Inc. (2005) Buy it here |
Jan, a young unicorn, and his mate, Tek, are caught up in the wars that ravage their land.
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Birth of the Firebringer Scholastic, Inc. (1987) Buy it here Dark Moon Firebird (2003) Buy it here The Son of Summer Stars Penguin (USA) (2003) Buy it here |
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The Hobbit, or, There and Back Again Random House Publishing Group (1981) Buy it here The Fellowship of the Ring Random House Publishing Group (1981) Buy it here The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of the Lord of the Rings Random House Publishing Group (1981) Buy it here The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings Random House Publishing Group (1981) Buy it here |
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