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if you want to start the kids on fantasy even earlier, try this imlad Send a noteboard - 27/01/2010 06:41:14 PM
The Chronicles of Prydain (Lloyd Alexander) and The Chronicles of Narnia (C.S. Lewis) are both good introductions to the genre for pre-pubescent children. But for those around 10-13 I would agree, Eddings is just fine for that age; just as is the Shanarra series, or Piers Anthony's Xanth books. But once the kid matures a bit more, they will probably not be interested. Thats when you hit them with Feist and Tolkien and Jordan. Authors like GRRM and Stephen R. Donaldson should be given to readers of at least 16 years.

Eddings is best, IMO, for young teens (or from the age of 10 or so).

But Magician is a good introduction because it's a) fairly typical fantasy, and b) closer to a "novel" than most.
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Magician by Raymond E Feist: Book Club now open. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:13:45 PM 2295 Views
Characters Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:14:59 PM 1366 Views
My thoughts Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:33:08 PM 1432 Views
Actually, Caraline is one of my favourites AgentOrange - 18/01/2010 09:42:49 PM 1470 Views
Crazy. Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:33:48 PM 1501 Views
I liked her also. Spriteling - 28/01/2010 08:53:33 PM 1331 Views
Re: Characters Tashmere - 19/01/2010 12:03:30 AM 1296 Views
Re: Characters Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:32:06 PM 1303 Views
I feel just the opposite Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:10:56 AM 1325 Views
Oh, that I agree with. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 07:57:56 AM 1257 Views
You do understand. I definitely agree. Tashmere - 20/01/2010 12:25:40 PM 1349 Views
Re: Characters *spoilers* Nolan - 19/01/2010 03:49:30 PM 1466 Views
Hm. Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:35:32 PM 1356 Views
Re: Characters Myrdhyn - 19/01/2010 07:49:52 PM 1319 Views
Amos Trask The Wandering Gambler - 21/01/2010 05:44:29 PM 1324 Views
Re: Amos Trask sarasedai - 22/01/2010 06:54:18 PM 1266 Views
Re: Amos Trask Myrdhyn - 25/01/2010 03:44:14 PM 1316 Views
World building. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:16:21 PM 1370 Views
Cool, simple and effective magic system. AgentOrange - 18/01/2010 09:47:15 PM 1365 Views
I haven't read Magician in ages, so... Legolas - 18/01/2010 10:16:46 PM 1271 Views
The Hall of Worlds makes a first appearence in... AgentOrange - 19/01/2010 12:01:19 AM 1285 Views
No, that sounds right. Legolas - 19/01/2010 12:16:58 AM 1364 Views
Shodow of a Dark Queen was a very very good book AgentOrange - 19/01/2010 09:00:47 AM 1324 Views
Re: World building. Myrdhyn - 19/01/2010 07:58:40 PM 1370 Views
there is a reason for that imlad - 27/01/2010 06:13:08 PM 1257 Views
Doh! I had completely forgotten that. Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 07:28:08 PM 1376 Views
that said, it is my absolute favorite setting for D&D style gaming imlad - 29/01/2010 05:55:02 AM 1302 Views
Re: World building. Cockatiel of Doom - 08/02/2010 02:05:59 AM 1601 Views
Plot. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:17:30 PM 1404 Views
Re: Plot. Tashmere - 18/01/2010 11:51:55 PM 1296 Views
I really enjoyed the plot. Spriteling - 28/01/2010 08:52:28 PM 1425 Views
Re: I really enjoyed the plot. Myrdhyn - 29/01/2010 03:14:52 PM 1230 Views
Is the book too long? Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:20:54 PM 1362 Views
I would be curious to see the original version too. Tashmere - 18/01/2010 11:55:06 PM 1279 Views
To give an example of edited bits Wibble - 01/02/2010 11:17:26 PM 1401 Views
Thanks, Wibble. *NM* Tashmere - 02/02/2010 01:18:19 AM 590 Views
General stuff &c. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:21:52 PM 1378 Views
Magician is one of my favourite fantasy books. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:27:02 PM 1467 Views
I couldn't have said it better *NM* Nolan - 19/01/2010 03:31:38 PM 622 Views
A "comfort read". I like that description. Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:14:53 AM 1311 Views
The Empire series is better than Feist by himself, IMO. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 07:55:30 AM 1417 Views
Hmm. Maybe I will give it another shot. Craig was just trying to talk me into that yesterday. Tashmere - 20/01/2010 12:29:25 PM 1227 Views
in that case, you should be wary of the most beautifully written fantasy series of all time imlad - 27/01/2010 06:32:07 PM 1293 Views
Oh, I loved that series! At least after the first hundred pages or so. That didn't qualify as dark Tashmere - 31/01/2010 07:58:08 PM 1197 Views
first time i read Servant of the Empire imlad - 27/01/2010 06:19:42 PM 1297 Views
i loved Riftwar bu TOTALLY LOVED the Empire trilogy imlad - 27/01/2010 06:17:14 PM 1409 Views
nm *NM* Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:15:20 AM 635 Views
I think that my husband made a good choice when he used it to help hook and reel me into fantasy. Tashmere - 18/01/2010 11:58:00 PM 1361 Views
It is a very good introduction into the fantasy genre... and a fun read. *NM* Jacob - 19/01/2010 03:26:34 PM 621 Views
Is it, though? Nebhead - 20/01/2010 06:32:19 PM 1538 Views
If not Magician, then what? Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 07:50:35 PM 1349 Views
How is WoT weighty in comparison to Magician? Jacob - 20/01/2010 08:22:05 PM 1295 Views
Re: How is WoT weighty in comparison to Magician? Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 08:45:48 PM 1409 Views
Absolutely. Jacob - 20/01/2010 08:19:19 PM 1359 Views
May I ask... Legolas - 20/01/2010 10:25:19 PM 1299 Views
I think Feist's writing is superior to Jordan's. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 10:29:20 PM 1279 Views
Well, as I said, I'm having to base this on the Empire books... Legolas - 20/01/2010 10:56:27 PM 1259 Views
Jordan has written not one believable female. Not one. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 10:59:25 PM 1268 Views
I find the suggestion insulting. Jacob - 21/01/2010 06:13:03 PM 1238 Views
I meant no offense. Legolas - 21/01/2010 08:05:08 PM 1389 Views
Jacob - 29/01/2010 07:28:02 PM 1420 Views
I've reread the original Riftwar books and the Empire series multiple time imlad - 27/01/2010 06:29:27 PM 1330 Views
yeah, much better intro to fantasy then say David Eddings ** shudders ** *NM* imlad - 27/01/2010 06:22:51 PM 587 Views
Yes, for more mature readers (ie not children). Rebekah - 20/01/2010 08:28:10 PM 1248 Views
Re: Yes, for more mature readers (ie not children). Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 08:46:38 PM 1415 Views
Aye, so do I. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 08:57:29 PM 1317 Views
Re: Aye, so do I. Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 09:02:03 PM 1230 Views
Agreed - people who first read him as adults are probably going to find him boring and repetitive. Legolas - 20/01/2010 10:19:05 PM 1337 Views
I'm pretty sure that that criticism can be levelled at many 'popular' genre writers/series. Jacob - 21/01/2010 06:19:11 PM 1264 Views
I imagine so, yeah. Legolas - 21/01/2010 07:45:45 PM 1270 Views
if you want to start the kids on fantasy even earlier, try this imlad - 27/01/2010 06:41:14 PM 1299 Views
Re: if you want to start the kids on fantasy even earlier, try this Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 07:40:52 PM 1264 Views
Xanth and Shannarra got me hooked on Fantasy Nolan - 27/01/2010 08:20:30 PM 1212 Views
Re: Xanth and Shannarra got me hooked on Fantasy Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 10:58:36 PM 1321 Views
I like the word "billiondy" *NM* Nolan - 31/01/2010 03:58:28 PM 624 Views
Thanks. You have my permission to use it. *NM* Myrdhyn - 04/02/2010 06:40:40 PM 585 Views
I started with Narnia at age 7 and read the Hobbit within a year imlad - 29/01/2010 06:01:01 AM 1198 Views
While it has its dark moments, it is much lighter than most fantasy. A very fun, easy read. *NM* Myrdhyn - 19/01/2010 07:50:52 PM 608 Views
Best thing about it is spawning the Empire Series mick - 21/01/2010 02:09:14 AM 1199 Views
Thanks Rebekah!!!! Nolan - 27/01/2010 08:37:03 PM 1233 Views
A great popcorn read Mark - 27/01/2010 11:28:34 PM 1194 Views
Has anyone decided to continue on with the series? Knightscape - 29/01/2010 06:12:01 AM 1404 Views
Shadow of a Dark Queen is where I stopped with Feist. Rebekah - 29/01/2010 07:45:11 AM 1160 Views
Yes Mark - 29/01/2010 10:08:20 AM 1344 Views
Re: Yes Myrdhyn - 29/01/2010 03:18:15 PM 1150 Views
I know Mark - 29/01/2010 03:52:09 PM 1341 Views
Re: I know Myrdhyn - 30/01/2010 01:46:31 AM 1330 Views
Prince of the Blood (Original if possible) Why? Nolan - 31/01/2010 04:05:25 PM 1260 Views
Due to some Retcon Mark - 01/02/2010 11:12:47 AM 1426 Views
you mean there are now THREE versions?? imlad - 05/02/2010 05:45:51 AM 1416 Views
I don't think so Mark - 05/02/2010 10:42:59 AM 1498 Views
thats probably the one i am thinking of then imlad - 05/02/2010 11:40:48 PM 1469 Views
I want to, yes. Spriteling - 29/01/2010 01:40:22 PM 1707 Views
I have them all. Shall I add it to your list? Wibble - 29/01/2010 07:44:46 PM 1365 Views
I will read more after I finish The Count of Monte Cristo *NM* Tashmere - 31/01/2010 07:59:52 PM 587 Views
As far as I know, I have read everything imlad - 05/02/2010 05:39:35 AM 1194 Views
At The Gates of Darkness is the most recent Mark - 05/02/2010 10:54:26 AM 1611 Views
don't think I've even seen that one yet imlad - 05/02/2010 11:46:29 PM 1170 Views
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