recommended fantasy books?

[Lokasenna]

For what it's worth, I second (or is it third?) the Earthsea books. They really are excellent.

[Neely]

For what it's worth, I second (or is it third?) the Earthsea books. They really are excellent.

Excellent, that will definitely be the next on order. Thanks.

[ennison]

Just noticed this thread. I am not a fan of "fantasy" but Peake was brilliant. Excellent poet too. T H White who was mentioned above was also very good and would be enjoyed at any age . At The Back of the North Wind is one that might appeal to those who like fantasy. My youngest fellow devoured the Redwall series by the late B Jacques between the ages of nine and twelve. Animals with human characteristics seems to usually be a hit with young children.

[ladderandbucket]

I am currently reading Little, Big by John Crowley. My edition is part of the Fantasy Masterworks series (written across a sword on the front cover) which I think must put a lot of readers off.
The book is strange and beautifully written, a million miles away from George RR Martin..somehow more fantastic and more believable at the same time. I might call it a North American 100 Years of Solitude but that still wouldn't explain its magic. Really impossible to describe, but highly recommended to lovers of unusual books.

[T.C. Seiko]

I skimmed through the thread and couldn't see Michael Ende's work:
-The NeverEnding Story
-Momo

I first read them at the age of ten and fell in love with reading; and now, over two decades later, I'm still in love with these two books.