I hover behind her, glancing at the words on the pages of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. But for once, I'm not reading. I'm watching her as she reads the book for the first time. Wonder fills her eyes as she steps through the wardrobe. She shivers from the cold snow. Tears roll down her cheeks when Aslan dies. Joy erupts with His return. I once was transfixed by the words. Now I watch her. She finds Prince Caspian next, and I watch her journey through the rest of The Chronicles of Narnia. I see the tears fall as she weeps over the ending of Narnia and the joy that arises when old … [Read more...]
The Ultimate List of Fantasy Books for Christian Teens and Adults (and those who wish they were)
You blazed through The Chronicles of Narnia, Redwall, and the Ranger's Apprentice. Now what? While your favorite books will probably stay your favorites for all your life, fasten your seat belts because there are great fantasy books for Christian teens ahead! If your teen devours every fantasy novel you can find, or if you are looking for a book that will give you an escape for this world, here's your list! May it act as a map to guide you through new dangers, passed hungry trolls, and over the mountains to a safe haven. Check out this information first! I've included some of … [Read more...]
100+ Christian Fantasy Books That Will Delight Your Kids
For those of us who love to read Christian fantasy, we have one problem. We can't get enough. While we have our favorite series that hold special places in our heart, we hunger for another quest, another adventure, into the unknown. Perhaps you've heard the question, "What can I read now?" a lot recently. Maybe you're looking for something to capture the imagination of your elementary or middle school kids. (Okay, I'll admit it. I like reading elementary and middle school fantasy to take my mind of being an adult once in a while!) If so, this list of 100+ Christian fantasy books for … [Read more...]
6 Great Quotes from The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald
George MacDonald fooled me. I read both The Princess and the Goblin and the sequel The Princess and Curdie, thinking that they were just stories. It wasn’t until I was an adult, and I re-read them that I realized that these books aren’t just tales. They’re devotionals. If I could put into practice and fully understand just one sentence, then I would be a better person. But maybe I shouldn’t be surprised about it. The greatest teacher of all time, Jesus, told simple stories that we could understand and remember. So what are these gems that George MacDonald scatters throughout The … [Read more...]
Writing Christian Fantasy Tip #4: No Lost Heirs
The King lies dying. There is no one to take the throne as the prince disappeared years ago. The story starts with a young man, raised in a humble setting. As the story progresses, the need for the prince becomes greater until (Surprise!) this young man finds out that he is the missing prince and takes the throne. Sound familiar? Here's a bonus tip for writing Christian fantasy for you. If it sounds familiar, change it. Attention: Lost Heir on Aisle Four! (And no, this isn't a Rogaine commercial. I'm not telling you how to find your lost hair...) Just as the parents really shouldn't … [Read more...]