Suggestions for a fantasy book series

[SoulReaver]

I thought it was.

think again, you must

[BethHG]

Could you give some examples on what you don't allow your 12-year-old or 15-year-old to read?

Jean M. Auell wouldn't make the cut. Honestly, I don't remember half the books that I would have and have declined.

At one time my friend was leading a teen book club, and assigned 1984. My oldest (15 yo at the time)read it, and informed me there was lots of sex in it. I then let my friend know. This is a bunch of Catholic homeschooling kids, mind you, so she was very thankful for than particular information.

Right now, my 15 yo hates anything with kissing, let alone sex-- one less thing for me to worry about. They usually give me a heads up just to let me know. I am not as attentive to keeping watch with the younger kids as I was with the older kids just because I am tired.

[thekillman]

Could you give some examples on what you don't allow your 12-year-old or 15-year-old to read?

Prince/King/emperor of thorns trilogy. Awesome books.

[Gatefan1976]

think again, you must

She's not wrong.

[Gatefan1976]

Jean M. Auell wouldn't make the cut. Honestly, I don't remember half the books that I would have and have declined.

At one time my friend was leading a teen book club, and assigned 1984. My oldest (15 yo at the time)read it, and informed me there was lots of sex in it. I then let my friend know. This is a bunch of Catholic homeschooling kids, mind you, so she was very thankful for than particular information.

Right now, my 15 yo hates anything with kissing, let alone sex-- one less thing for me to worry about. They usually give me a heads up just to let me know. I am not as attentive to keeping watch with the younger kids as I was with the older kids just because I am tired.

If you want a SINGLE book, try "Eyes of the Dragon" by Stephen King.
He wrote it for his daughter who wanted a "non scary" book by dad, and while it does have death, betrayal and poisonings, it is a book about hope, that the bad people will have to pay up in the end.

[BethHG]

If you want a SINGLE book, try "Eyes of the Dragon" by Stephen King.
He wrote it for his daughter who wanted a "non scary" book by dad, and while it does have death, betrayal and poisonings, it is a book about hope, that the bad people will have to pay up in the end.

I will keep that in mind, thanks!

[Gatefan1976]

I will keep that in mind, thanks!

I'll look at my bookshelf, I have plenty of "teen authors" in it.
Rick Riordan and Cassandra Clarke take up a bunch of space, as does Margret Weiss and Tracy Hickman (dragonlance).
Wilbur Smith's Egyptian series with Tatia, (more Adult).
Mary Stewarts Series on King Arthur is really good as well.

Guy gavriel Kay wrote another Arthurian legend with the Fionavar tapestry.
I could go on...……...

[BethHG]

I have read some Guy Gavriel Kay and Rick. Riordan. Have you ever tried the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan? We all have liked that one, and my 15 yo and I have gotten into The Brotherband Chronicles as well.

[Gatefan1976]

I have read some Guy Gavriel Kay and Rick. Riordan. Have you ever tried the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan? We all have liked that one, and my 15 yo and I have gotten into The Brotherband Chronicles as well.

Never read the "ranger" series, but I am aware of it.
Skullduggery Pleasant also takes up some room

[Falcon Horus]

I think I was into Shakespeare at 15... yup, was working my way through all the classics. The Illiad by Homerus -- epic.

Wilbur Smith and Thea Beckman (but her books aren't translated into English, except for Crusade In Jeans, I think). Historic fiction was my thing, and a little bit of Sophie's World. And good times when I read Stephen Hawking's Brief Time of History.

[Gatefan1976]

I think I was into Shakespeare at 15... yup, was working my way through all the classics. The Illiad by Homerus -- epic.

Wilbur Smith and Thea Beckman (but her books aren't translated into English, except for Crusade In Jeans, I think). Historic fiction was my thing, and a little bit of Sophie's World. And good times when I read Stephen Hawking's Brief Time of History.

Mrs GF HATES teaching Shakespeare, but I liked it as a kid.

[jelgate]

GF is a good representation of Prince Hamlet. The worse part of Shakespeare was trying to understand old English

[Gatefan1976]

I would never tell anyone to get to a nunnery though

[DarkenLycht]

What kind of books, more adult fit literature or more also books appropriate for children?

I do know a series or two but they are not for children and only for adults who do not mind things getting a bit rough here and there

[BethHG]

Actually, I was thinking adult, but I am open for kid books as well.