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My kids love reading fantasy novels and will happily get lost in a long series for days or weeks at a time. However, when learning to read independently, my kids often felt intimidated by the 400+ page tomes and complex plots they found in fantasy books. Thankfully, many wonderful early chapter books bridge the gap for young fantasy lovers. These books feature a smaller page count, simpler plots, larger text, and illustrations on almost every page. <\/p>\n

If you want to introduce your child to the wild and magical world of fantasy novels, these early chapter books are an excellent place to start. <\/p>\n

no no 9781680104585 Star Friends Series by Linda Chapman <\/p>\n

I bought the first book in this series because my daughter liked the fox on the cover, and I\u2019m glad I did. She fell in love with this series and devoured the entire 10-book (and counting!) collection. It\u2019s about a group of friends who bond with magical forest animals and can access their abilities. Together, they tackle the mysterious dark forces threatening their town.<\/p>\n

9781664340572 Diary of an Accidental Witch Series by Perdita Cargill and Honor Cargill, illustrated by Katie Saunders <\/p>\n

When Bea\u2019s dad accidentally enrolls her in a school for witches, she gets a much different education than she expected. Whether exploring a haunted house or competing in a magic tournament, Bea tackles every new experience with humor and heart. <\/p>\n

RELATED: Fractured Fairy Tales for Young Readers<\/a><\/p>\n

9781368057394 Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy Series by Kallie George, illustrated by Lorena Alvarez <\/p>\n

Disney fans will love this magic-filled series set at Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy \u2014 a school for aspiring fairy godparents. Each book follows a different student at the Academy as they learn to cast spells, earn wand sparkles, fend off pirates, and adopt a pet dragon. <\/p>\n

9780593533635 Oona Bramblegoop’s Sideways Magic Series by Kate Korsh, illustrated by Marta Alt\u00e9s <\/p>\n

Magic and humor combine in this highly readable fantasy series. Oona Bramblegoop is a new fairy, and each day brings new misadventures. Sideways spells, magical safety underwear, nosy humans, and a gold thief are just a few of the things Oona deals with in this giggle-worthy series. <\/p>\n

9780593479544 Dragon Storm Series by Alastair Chisholm, illustrated by Eric Deschamps <\/p>\n

Kids in this age group love reading about dragons, and this series delivers! Young dragon summoners join the Guild, where they bond with a magical dragon and tackle threats to their hidden kingdom. Whether it\u2019s a missing dragon, a powerful gem, or a stranger intent on ruining a maze tournament, each book offers an exciting exploit for young readers. <\/p>\n

RELATED: The Best Dragon Books for Kids<\/a><\/p>\n

9781984850829 Unicorn Academy Series by Julie Sykes, illustrated by Lucy Truman <\/p>\n

At Unicorn Academy, every girl gets to befriend a unicorn. Each title in this series features a different girl and her escapades at the Academy. From planning unicorn birthday parties to finding cures to magical maladies, the girls and unicorns tackle each challenge that comes their way.<\/p>\n

9780375858123 Magic Tree House Merlin Missions Series by Mary Pope Osborne, illustrated by Sal Murdocca <\/p>\n

Magic Tree House fans will also enjoy this companion series, which has a stronger fantasy element. Join Jack and Annie as the tree house sends them on magical trips through time and space. The siblings search for an emerald to break a spell, find leprechauns in Ireland, and come face-to-face with dragons in Japan.<\/p>\n

9780736427944 Disney: The Never Girls Series by Kiki Thorpe, illustrated by Jana Christy <\/p>\n

Send your young reader on an unforgettable adventure in Never Land with this bestselling fantasy series! Four friends have their wishes granted when they get whisked away to the legendary world where they befriend mermaids, meet Peter Pan, and search for missing fairies. They also bring fairy magic to the real world to help them with bake sales and volleyball matches, among other things.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Super Magical Fairy Books for Kids<\/a><\/p>\n

9780593372982 Minecraft Stonesword Saga Series by Nick Eliopulos <\/p>\n

My kids are obsessed with these official Minecraft novels and will read several in a day. Readers take a deep dive into the game\u2019s world and tackle challenges like potion-wielding witches, broken code, and golems on an obstacle course. Humor and action make this series a must-read for any young Minecrafter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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