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Fantasy books allow readers to enter other worlds and dream of the impossible. Make your Christmas extra magical this year with our wonderful fantasy book collection. From fairies, witches and hobbits to wolf-men, kings and magical realms, the stories on this list are truly fantastical.
The Ingoldsby Legends are a collection of myths, legends, poems and ghost stories! Generally based on macabre and supernatural themes, the tales are filled with suspense and adventure. Inventive, witty and thrilling, these legends are at times breath-taking! Including titles such as ‘The Witches Frolic’, ‘Raising the Devil’ and ‘The Blasphemer's Warning’, this illustrated and gold embellished edition is a wonderfully fantastical yet spine-chilling read!
Peter and Wendy follows the adventures Peter Pan – the innocent yet mischievous boy who refuses to grow up. During his never ending childhood, he has many adventures on the mystical island of Neverland. Here, all manner of strange beings dwell, including mermaids, fairies and pirates! Many of Peter’s adventures involve the three Darlington children, namely Wendy Darling and her two brothers. This fabulous edition of Barrie’s most famous story contains stunning illustrations throughout, transporting readers to Neverland alongside the characters
This beautiful volume, containing both Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, would be a perfect Christmas gift. Readers will be taken on an unforgettable journey to the madcap realm of wonderland, inhabited by all kinds of eccentric characters and curious creatures. Though categorised as children’s classics, both books can be equally intriguing for adults. So why not gift this beautiful edition to a loved one this Christmas and allow them to dive into Lewis’s colourful topsy-turvy land alongside Alice.
For those who might prefer a historical fantasy, Alice M. Hadfield’s book is an excellent choice. A retelling of Thomas Malory’s late fifteenth century text Le Morte d’Arthur, it is a compelling and nostalgic read. The story follows the young Arthur, from the moment where he pulls the sword from the stone to his coronation and the building of his famed round table around which only the best knights in England may sit. It is an informative and classic tale, filled with chivalry, bold deeds and adventure!
If you have ever entered Terry Pratchett’s Discworld, then you will know it is a world very much like our own – except for the fact that it’s flat and balanced on the back of four elephants all standing on the back of a giant turtle! In this story, there is much at stake and a hero is required to save the day! Unfortunately, there is only an inept wizard – and a well-meaning tourist – to hand. Pratchett’s brilliant sense of humour and his understanding of politics, religion and history truly bring his writing to life.
Step back in time with Rosemary Sutcliff’s brilliant tale. Beautifully written and filled with intriguing characters, Dragon Slayer takes inspiration from the epic poem Beowulf. Sutcliff keeps her prose close to the events of the original poem, recounting some of Beowulf’s most terrifying quests. She is a master storyteller and one of the finest children's historical fiction writers of the twentieth century. Simple, powerful and imaginative, Dragon Slayer is a wonderful tale that could bring some magic to your home this Christmas.
This stunning single paperback, containing The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is the perfect Christmas gift. With a beautiful cover depicting Gandalf and over one thousand pages of epic adventure, this edition is ideal for fantasy lovers. The story takes place in the fictional realm of Middle-Earth and tells of a great quest undertaken by Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship of the Ring (a company of hobbits, dwarves, elves and men – and a wizard). Tolkien breathes life into his work and his ability to create believable characters and vividly depict his settings is breath-taking!
This complete collection of The Chronicles of Narnia is the perfect gift for a bookworm! Containing all seven titles, from The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe, Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader to The Horse and His Boy, The Silver Chair, The Magician’s Nephew and The Last Battle, it is a collection that every book lover should own. C. S. Lewis effortlessly transports his readers between the real world and the magical land of Narnia. A place where the woods are filled with snow, where talking beasts come to life and an evil witch seeks to take all. Beautiful and heart-warming, dark and adventurous, magical and hopeful, Lewis creates a fantasy world that all readers will wish existed!
Do you know someone who loves classic fantasy books? If so, then this list can help you select the perfect gift. It is truly the place to look if you want to bring a little magic to someone this Christmas.
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