The best fantasy books that are the most uplifting

Why am I passionate about this?

Deirdra has spent the last decade captivating audiences of all ages with her bestselling novels and fairy tales. Her specialty is paranormal theology which delves into documented historical phenomena and natural disasters of biblical proportions. She has a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling and Community Chaplaincy and works with non-profits to support victims of crime. She enjoys reading and writing books that are uplifting and explores the deeper side (both good and bad) of humanity and our purpose.


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Knight of Light

By Deirdra Eden,

Book cover of Knight of Light

What is my book about?

“The Watchers” are supernatural beings in human form, charged with protecting mankind from the armies of darkness. Unfortunately, some of these Watchers go bad. Deirdra Eden’s The Watcher’s Series is written in a traditional fairytale style with a young girl’s discovery of incredible, but dangerous powers within herself, a cast of humorous sidekicks, a quest for greater self-discovery, and purpose, and villains of epic proportions.

In England, 1270 A.D., Auriella flees her village after being accused of witchcraft. Pursued by nightmarish creatures, she struggles to accept the truth about her humanity. Filled with fairies, dwarves, pixies, dragons, and monsters, Knight of Light is an enthralling tale that will capture the imaginations of readers young and old.

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The books I picked & why

Book cover of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Deirdra Eden Why did I love this book?

Full of symbolism, this book can be applied to each of us individually. Uplifting, creative, and entertaining. This book highlights the journey of four children, destined for greatness, as they enter into another world with dangers, challenges, and choices that parallel their own world. There is a Christian theme you can choose to interpret this way in regards to the battle of good vs. evil.

By C. S. Lewis, Pauline Baynes (illustrator),

Why should I read it?

29 authors picked The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 9, 10, 11, and 12.

What is this book about?

Lucy steps into the Professor's wardrobe - but steps out again into a snowy forest. She's stumbled upon the magical world of Narnia, land of unicorns, centaurs, fauns... and the wicked White Witch, who terrorises all. Lucy soon realises that Narnia, and in particular Aslan, the great Lion, needs her help if the country's creatures are ever going to be free again...


Book cover of The Lord of the Rings

Deirdra Eden Why did I love this book?

This is an epic story that proves that small and simple acts can bring about miracles. The way the book is symbolically written makes it timeless and relatable to all eras and generations.

In this tale all the characters must face and discover who they really are and their purpose and their intentions. Each of the characters are motivated by different factors as they journey together to destroy the one ring which contains the essence of evil.

By J.R.R. Tolkien,

Why should I read it?

52 authors picked The Lord of the Rings as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 14, 15, 16, and 17.

What is this book about?

One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them

In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell by chance into the hands of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins.

From Sauron's fastness in the Dark Tower of…


Book cover of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Deirdra Eden Why did I love this book?

I love this book because of the emphasis it places on friendships. Without friendships with many different kinds of people the main character would have failed. Harry had friends of all ages, skills, and personalities. The characters were multidimensional and care was taken to make each person unique. This is also a story of growth. We all feel like the kid shoved away under the stairs in the cupboard (rejected and repressed). But it also shows how we can grow step by step, overcoming obstacles.

In this book an orphaned boy, who lives with his abusive relatives, discovers secrets about his parent's death and his identity as a person of magic. He enters a school with many other magical children where he must learn to use his gifts, build a support system, and discover more about his past in order to defeat a dark lord and his evil force from destroying the world.

By J.K. Rowling,

Why should I read it?

38 authors picked Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 8, 9, 10, and 11.

What is this book about?

Galloping gargoyles ... 2022 is the silver anniversary of J.K. Rowling's magical classic Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone!

The boy wizard Harry Potter has been casting a spell over young readers and their families ever since 1997. Now the first book in this unmissable series celebrates 25 years in print! The paperback edition of the tale that introduced us to Harry, Ron and Hermione has been updated and dressed in silver to mark the occasion. It's time to take the magical journey of a lifetime ...

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping…


Book cover of The Crown of Rosemund

Deirdra Eden Why did I love this book?

What I love about this book is the positive message the author sends through this story. It has all the right elements of good storytelling in a balanced way. This is a book that is clean and appropriate for teens and pre-teens and one they would also enjoy. The author added in the perfect amount of romance and action without having sex, profanity, or extreme violence or even using these things for the character to get her way. That is real talent there for you. The book also follows the age-old and proven writing method of the hero’s story starting with the reluctant hero who has experienced tragedy and then (although young) she transforms into the queen she was meant to be. I also appreciate that there wasn’t a gender struggle as is very overused in entertainment, but that the author showed both strong men and women working together.

By Michele Ashman Bell,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Crown of Rosemund as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Anduron, 1498

The king and queen are dead, murdered by one who will stop at nothing to rule. But the young princess―Rosemund―has survived, spirited deep into the forest by her parents' most trusted advisor. There, she finds refuge in a small cottage and a new life, one in which she must play a role that will ensure her survival. Soldiers are combing the countryside, searching for the lost princess, and they will not rest until she is found―and executed. Rosemund's strength grows as she trains for battle and endures the hardships and dangers of peasant life. When chance brings Maxwell,…


Book cover of The Sapphire Flute

Deirdra Eden Why did I love this book?

This is a clean read that I feel safe giving to one of my kids and not worrying about any inappropriate content.

The author combines a perfect mix of adventure and mystery on this journey to collect keystones and save a dying world.

The stakes are high, yet one of the lessons the reader can glean is that even those who feel like they are small (compared to the problem) can do great things.

There are great lessons about friendship and hope, and how important these things are when times are tough.

One of the best things about this is that it is a series! There is a journey here to enjoy and a new world to get immersed in.

By Karen E. Hoover,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Sapphire Flute as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Rasann is a world in dire need. The net of magic that has held her together for eons is eroding and the magi can’t patch it fast enough to prevent disaster. Volcanoes spew, waters rise, famine and flood and desolation threaten the world as they desperately await the coming of the Wolfchild to heal their home. Three women begin quests for identity and freedom from the ties that have held them: Ember, from her overbearing and prejudice mother; Kayla, from the rigidity of the caste that has oppressed her family; C’Tan, from her dark and evil master, the Guardian S’Kotos.…


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By David Perlmutter,

Book cover of Split Decision

David Perlmutter Author Of The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows

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Why am I passionate about this?

I am a freelance writer from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, specializing in media history and speculative fiction. I have been enchanted by animation since childhood and followed many series avidly through adulthood. My viewing inspired my MA thesis on the history of animation, out of which grew two books on the history and theory of animation on television, America 'Toons In: A History of Television Animation (available from McFarland and Co.) and The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows (available from Rowman and Littlefield). Hopefully, others will follow.

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What is my book about?

Jefferson Ball, the mightiest female dog in a universe of the same, is, despite her anti-heroic behavior, intent on keeping her legacy as an athlete and adventurer intact. So, when female teenage robot Jody Ryder inadvertently angers her by smashing her high school records, Jefferson is intent on proving her superiority by outmuscling the robot in a not-so-fair fight. Not wanting to seem like a coward, and eager to end her enemy's trash talking, Jody agrees.

However, they have been lured to fight each other by circumstances beyond their control. Which are intent on destroying them if they don't destroy each other in combat first...

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