Used to read heaps of books back when I was still in school and while I'm reading less now, I haven't "grown" away from fantasy books that are aimed at 7-14 year olds. My absolute favourite books are:
- Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan: funny, clever and entertaining. The author perfectly mixes Greek myths into a contemporary setting, and the series gets better as it gets along. You have to read the last book, The Last Olympian, to see how well the author had planned the whole series together, as everything fits perfectly and there are so many minor details that are significant to the plot as a whole. Forget about the movies and the follow up series, Heroes of Olympus, they're nowhere near the same level.
- Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer: once again, clever and funny. The earlier books are better in that they have sophisticated plans that play out throughout the story.
- The Bartimaeus Sequence by Jonathan Stroud: the level of sarcasm from the main character's narration is hilarious. Once again, in the third book, everything fits together so well and resonates with you.
- Deltora Quest 3 by Emily Rodda: a classic epic fantasy, the final book is the highlight and creates a perfect ending.
- Last Cry of the Icemark by Stuart Hill is amazing in it's intense struggle of a young ruler against the might of an invading country. The good part is that you see the journey of house the ruler create alliances with surrounding countries who were originally enemies and the strategy/tactics that come with warfare.
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Originally Posted by Jay-Tron
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, whenever I actually sit down and read that is. 
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