Old School Juvenile Fantasy: What came before Harry Potter

Explore the magical world of juvenile fantasy books that paved the way for Harry Potter. Discover classic school-based adventures and enchanting tales that inspired a generation of readers.

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The Black Cauldron (Prydain Chronicles) Cover
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The Black Cauldron (Prydain Chronicles)

 

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The Chronicles of Narnia Rack Box Set (Books 1 to 7) Cover
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The Chronicles of Narnia Rack Box Set (Books 1 to 7)

by C. S. Lewis

Collection includes all seven of the novels in the series.
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The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

 

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A Spell for Chameleon Cover
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A Spell for Chameleon

by Piers Anthony

BEST NOVEL OF THE YEAR, BRITISH FANTASY SOCIETY • Discover the magical beginning of Piers Anthony’s enthralling Xanth series Xanth was the enchanted land where magic ruled—where every citizen had a special spell only he could cast. It was a land of centaurs and dragons and basilisks. For Bink of North Village, however, Xanth was no fairy tale. He alone had no magic. And unless he got some—and got some fast!—he would be exiled. Forever. But the Good Magician Humfrey was convinced that Bink did indeed have magic. In fact, both Beauregard the genie and the magic wall chart insisted that Bink had magic. Magic as powerful as any possessed by the King or by Good Magician Humfrey—or even by the Evil Magician Trent. Be that as it may, no one could fathom the nature of Bink’s very special magic. Bink was in despair. This was even worse than having no magic at all . . . and he would still be exiled! Thus begins Piers Anthony’s enthralling Xanth series. . . .