The Best Fantasy Books for Teens and Tweens

Fantasy has a bounty of books for YA and middle grade readers, and finding just the right one can be an overwhelming task. If you’re looking for a curated list of fantasy books for teens and tweens to help whittle down the selections, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re hoping to find a classic fantasy novel for young readers, contemporary works inspired by age-old tales, or niche selections for specific teen and tween readers, you’ll find a great book in this list of bestsellers, buzzy books, and under-the-radar reads. This list strives to be diverse in subject matter, authorship, and characters. It includes books inspired by global mythologies, featuring BIPOC characters, and written by BIPOC authors because young readers from diverse backgrounds should be able see themselves on the page. The Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanPercy Jackson and the Olympians is one of the most successful and beloved middle grade fantasy series of our times. Combining Greek mythology and a hero struggling at school, it has all of the ingredients for relatability and epic adventure. In the first book of the series, Percy Jackson stumbles into the world of gods when he’s suspected of stealing...