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Best for readers ages 13–18—and beyond!
The Mermaid's Tale, L. E. Richmond
The Looking-Glass Illusion, Sara Ella
The Eternity Gate, Katherine Briggs
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Fantastical books for middle grade readers!

Best for older children ages 8–12
Hamelin Stoop: The Battle of Parthogen by Robert B. Sloan
Beneath the Swirling Sky, Elizabeth Groening
Skate the Seeker by Jeff Ayers
boys’ fiction · girls’ fiction · all fiction
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  • Try These Three Practical Questions to Discern Fictional Magic
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  • Three Fantastical Christian Stories to Help Your Kids Head Back to School
  • The Death and Rebirth of Magic in Children's Fantasy

The Little Mermaid’s Live-Action Remake Fares Better Than Critics Forecast

Some new songs may flounder, but Ariel’s voice and Triton’s character redeem the 2023 Disney film. · Marian Jacobs

Three Fantastical Christian Stories To Help Your Kids Head Back to School

Lorehaven creators find the best chapter books for kids ages 8–12, from sci-fi adventure to wacky lessons and earnest fantasy. · Lorehaven

100 Cupboards

100 Cupboards, N. D. Wilson
With thoughtful narrative voice and emotional honesty, N. D. Wilson’s 100 Cupboards (2007) opens doors to worlds of mystery and adventure.

‘Encanto’ Shows Legalism’s Ruin and God’s Gift of Grace

Disney’s film explores more than general redemption by comparing works-righteousness with refreshing Gospel solutions. · Shannon Stewart

The Retrievers: Valley of the Roden

The Retrievers: Valley of the Roden, Nicole Sager
Nicole Sager’s The Retrievers: Valley of the Roden introduces a fun cast of tiny characters and soaring hawks, sharing faith-filled themes of holding onto hope when all seems lost.

God Used ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ to Shape My Life Beyond Childhood

For over thirty years, Adventures in Odyssey has shared fantastic Christian-made stories, with flawed yet faithful heroes, exciting journeys, and superb drama. · E. Stephen Burnett

Jill’s and Eustace’s Journey to ‘The Silver Chair’ Taught Me Faith and Obedience

Remembering God’s signs leads us through harsh winters of despair and darkness to find our Savior’s rest. · Elijah David

The Green Ember

The Green Ember, S. D. Smith
S. D. Smith’s fantasy The Green Ember, book 1 of the Green Ember series, presents a surprisingly earnest epic about small creatures drawn into big spiritual ideas.

Joining Lewis’s ‘Voyage of the Dawn Treader’ Taught Me How to Sail for Aslan’s Country

C. S. Lewis’s third Chronicle beckons to a distant land whose Hero is greater than the fantastic realm of Narnia. · Elijah David

Try These Three Practical Questions to Discern Fictional Magic

Challenge the story’s supernatural system by exploring its sources, moral results, and heroes’ motives. · Marian Jacobs

Great Books Were Not Meant to Be Read Alone

Solitary reading has some benefits, but Christian fans can grow better by exploring great stories in quest parties. · Josiah DeGraaf

Wolf Soldier

Wolf Soldier, James R. Hannibal
Simple prose and candid heroes enjoin biblical truth, highlighting Scripture-like verses and faith as means of vanquishing external enemies.

Why ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Can’t Deliver Holiday Joys

What’s this? Elijah David explores how the cult classic lacks substance. · Elijah David

I Love Beholding the Old Stories Coming True in ‘Prince Caspian’

Good legends prepare our hearts to expect greater realities. · Elijah David

In Sixth Grade, I Learned the Secret Meaning Behind ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’

Now I hope my children can discover Aslan’s identity for themselves. · Elijah David

The Winter King

The Winter King, Christine Cohen
Christine Cohen’s The Winter King is everything a fantasy lover wants: adventure, political intrigue, and a little bit of romance … this story is a must-read.

Strays

Strays, Remy Wilkins
Remy Wilkins’s Strays joins spiritual warfare with a coming-of-age tale set in small-town America … an unexpected and intriguing fusion of spiritual war and childhood’s end.

Brave Ollie Possum

Brave Ollie Possum
This madcap tale from Ethan Nicolle includes over 200 illustrations and plenty of silly scenes, well-suited for reading aloud.

Let’s Train Our Kids, and Each Other, to Enjoy and Discern Biblical Fiction for God’s Glory

Movies and TV aren’t responsible for training our kids to discern biblical fiction, because that’s the job of Christ’s people, the Church. · E. Stephen Burnett

Stories Disciple Your Child’s Moral Imagination

Great stories can cultivate your children’s hearts and show them what the normal world should really look like. · Jeff Wright

‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Explores Flawed Themes in a Gorgeous World

Disney’s latest heroine must learn trust and forgiveness, but Raya’s story feels redundant as she seems to learn little. · Elijah David

Why ‘The Horse and His Boy’ is the Best of Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia

The Horse and His Boy runs strong and improves the Narnian stable by depicting the realm of Calormen and heroes’ hope for freedom. · Daniel Whyte IV

Pixar’s ‘Onward’ Wears the Symbolism of Pants

Dan Scanlon’s film leans into the bitterness of loss with its core symbol, leading the audience to a realistic yet redemptive theme. · Shannon Stewart

To Help Kids Learn Pop Culture Engagement, Parents Must Work Together

How can moms and dads from different backgrounds agree on pop culture parenting? · Jason Joyner

Meet Your Family’s Next Favorite Film: Kiki’s Delivery Service

Miyazaki’s coming-of-age tale reenchants the follow-your-heart trope. · Shannon Stewart

The Death and Rebirth of Magic in Children’s Fantasy

Some tales insist on dividing fantasy and reality, but others remind readers how both work together. · R. J. Anderson

How God Uses Story Villains for Our Good

We can love villains when they reveal our brokenness and lead us to God’s grace. · Zackary Russell

Why ‘The Wild Swans’ Has Captivated Me Since Childhood

Elijah David: “This classic fairy tale emphasizes Elisa’s self-sacrifice for her brothers, reflecting biblical agape love.” · Elijah David

Mists of Paracosmia

Mists of Paracosmia, Emily Golus
Stakes are high in this well-written middle-grade fantasy from author Emily Golus.

Swift

Swift, R. J. Anderson
This little novel packs big twists and turns that will keep readers engaged all the way through the end.

Strayborn

Strayborn, E. E. Rawls
E. E. Rawls’s fantasy Strayborn offers an energetic, colorful story, with nature-bending child students and familiar school archetypes.

Skate the Thief

Skate the Thief, Jeff Ayers
Although Skate the Thief makes a few leaps in story logic, its sympathetic characters will steal readers’ hearts.

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Still Small Voice, Allen Brokken
This simple frontier story gives its child heroes complex dilemmas.

Cora and the Nurse Dragon

Cora and the Nurse Dragon, H. L. Burke
Cora and the Nurse Dragon poses hard questions yet keeps a light touch, preferring to serve the pleasant read of an immersive fable.

Light of Mine

Light of Mine, Allen Brokken
How-to descriptions of building and cooking are interspersed with moral instruction . . . the story conveys a sound faith lesson.

Flora & Ulysses

Flora & Ulysses, Kate DiCamillo
Flora & Ulysses indirectly echoes the author’s Christian worldview by evoking a vision of healing and spiritual wholeness.

The Chronicles of Narnia

The Chronicles of Narnia, C. S. Lewis
By humbling ourselves as little children, we are better placed to gaze up into Aslan’s not-tame eyes and golden mane.

Escape to Vindor

Escape to Vindor, Emily Golus
This uplifting story rumbles along at a good pace, accessible to believers and nonbelievers alike.

How Do We Discern Good and Bad ‘Magic’?

Scripture shows us the true source of magic’s corruption, and the cure. · Marian Jacobs

Speed of Sight

Speed of Sight, C. R. Flamingbush
In Speed of Sight, C. R. Flamingbush presents a fun concept—comic book stories within Pete’s comic-book-style story, like plays within a play.

The Savage War

The Savage War, Esther Wallace
With The Savage War, Esther Wallace spins a tale that balances moral conviction with moral complexity.

The Caves of Fire

The Caves of Fire, K. Berklund-Page
Can a slave say no? Fee and Daniel struggle with decisions as fully formed characters.

The Worlds Next Door

The Worlds Next Door, C. E. White
C. E. White’s The Worlds Next Door is best for adult fans of inventive Christian fantasy and thoughtful theological fiction.

The White Forest

The White Forest, Aviya Carmen
Best for: Pre-teen readers who like fantasy stories.

The Kinsman’s Tree

The Kinsman's Tree, Timothy Michael Hurst
Readers will find charm in the everyday life of the Etom boy Nat, his mother Nida, and the other Etom.

Imani Earns Her Cape

Imani Earns Her Cape, Bokerah Brumley
Bokerah Brumley paints a colorful urban-fantasy backdrop and peoples it with distinctive characters.

Nick Newton is Not a Genius

Nick Newton Is Not a Genius, S. E. M. Ishida
Children and grown-ups alike will be charmed by this gentle, creative tale.

Alison Henry and the Creatures of Torone

Alison Henry and the Creatures of Torone, C. J. Darlington
Despite its simplicity, Alison Henry is good comfort food for people who dream of other realms.

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