A Childhood of Fantasy: the Best Books Growing Up

A Listmania! list by D Peers "perpetual student" (Coventry, UK)
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Redwall
1.  Redwall by Brian Jacques
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  "The first fantasy book I ever read, and the first to get me hooked. The Redwall novels are a must-read for any young fantasy fan, or anyone reminiscing."
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Alanna, the First Adventure (Song of the Lioness)
2.  Alanna, the First Adventure (Song of the Lioness) by Tamora Pierce
The list author says:
  "The Song of the Lionness Quartet was hot on the heels of the Redwall novels (or possibly at the same time, I devoured books quite quickly in my youth!)"
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The Hobbit
3.  The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
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  "So obviously less mature and fluid in its writing style than LotR, but no less a classic, and a staple for your young fantasy fans"
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Daggerspell (Deverry)
4.  Daggerspell (Deverry) by Katharine Kerr
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  "Believe it or no, I started reading Kerr's "Deverry" saga at about the age of 12. Did me no harm at all :)"
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Wizard's First Rule: Book 1: The Sword Of Truth Series (GOLLANCZ S.F.)
5.  Wizard's First Rule: Book 1: The Sword Of Truth Series (GOLLANCZ S.F.) by Terry Goodkind
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  "Also started reading Goodkind's work about that kind of age. Complex, but accessible for the right person."
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The Wee Free Men: (Discworld Novel 30) (Discworld Novels)
6.  The Wee Free Men: (Discworld Novel 30) (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "Back to more entry-level books (though by no means simple) the Aching books by Pratchett are a fantastic read"
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A Hat Full of Sky
7.  A Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett
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Wintersmith: (Discworld Novel 35) (Discworld Novels)
8.  Wintersmith: (Discworld Novel 35) (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett
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