Stories shouldn’t just be mindless entertainment. When we read a made-up tale, we should see truth hidden in its pages. And fantasy stories with Christian allegorical themes can motivate and encourage their readers to battle the monsters of apathy, guilt, heresy, fear, and so many more enemies that characters in books fight and Christians face daily.
Below are 9 fantasy book series with Christian allegorical themes. Whether they feature hope against the darkness, a life sacrificed to save another’s, or perseverance for everyday battles, I hope these stories encourage you and your family to remain faithful on the road toward eternity.
Ages 8-11
The Wingfeather Saga
Janner Igiby’s life is the same as every other child’s life in the little town of Glipwood: boring. But when he learns that his mother and grandfather have been harboring secrets about his father, his family, and his name, Janner desperately tries to fight against the Fangs of Dang whose only goal is to find the Jewels of Anniera which they believe lie in Glipwood. Hunted, betrayed, and imprisoned, Janner soon learns that his simple life in Glipwood is anything but boring.
Ages 8-11
The Chronicles of Narnia
Digory Kirke never expected to touch a ring and be transported to another world. Edmund Pevensie never planned on crawling through a wardrobe into a snowy forest. And Eustace Scrubb certainly never wanted to fall through a painting into an ocean. But they all did. And all of these children found themselves called to the world of Narnia by the great lion, Aslan himself, to fight for the country and its people.
Ages 8-11
The Kingdom Series
Leinad’s life had always been peaceful, until the day his father was murdered. Faced with the cold reality of his father’s past, as well as his own, sixteen-year-old Leinad runs to the wilderness of Arrethtrae, accompanied only by his adopted sister. But when they are both captured and enslaved, Leinad must learn the truth behind the lies before the Dark Knight and his Shadow Warriors overtake all of Arrethtrae.
Ages 8-11
The Bracken Trilogy
The tiny kingdom of Bracken is surrounded by enemies and traitors. When battles arise and enemies prepare to fight, the fate of the kingdom may lie in very young hands. And sometimes, one little girl is all that is needed to stop an invading army.
Ages 12-14
The Wilderking Trilogy
Based on the Biblical character of King David, Aidan Errolson is a boisterous twelve-year-old who loves adventure, heroism, and defending King Darrow’s throne. However, he’s just a shepherd boy who leads a comfortable and un-adventurous life as the son of a wealthy Corenwald lord. Between dreaming of adventure, protecting his sheep from danger, and wrestling feechies, Aidan discovers that he may be the Wilderking the prophesies hail.
Ages 12-14
The Knights of Arrethtrae
A sequel series to The Kingdom Series, The Knights of Arrethtrae is set in the fantasy kingdom of Arrethtrae where knights and ladies fight to protect the message of the King from the Dark Knight and his evil Shadow Warriors. Each of these heroic knights faces pain and peril, but will fight to the end for the King and the Prince they love.
Ages 12-14
The Green Ember
Heather and Picket were normal rabbits with normal lives, until the wolves attacked their peaceful home in Nick Hollow and they were forced into a life of peril, treachery, and betrayal. Orphaned and alone, they must discover the truth about the world of Natalia and about their own place in the battle before they lose all hope of being reunited with their family.
Ages 12-14
The Dream Keeper Saga
When Lily McKinley came home from school, she never expected to find a dragon in her kitchen eating her mom’s chili. A dragon, that is, who speaks with a British accent, prefers the title of “scout”, and calls himself Cedric. And Lily is even more shocked to discover that a whole different realm is just beyond her fingertips, and Cedric has been looking for her.
Ages 15+
The Threshold Duology
In a land where the power to yield light is a gift, Seyo is cursed with the power of fire. Her final request before she becomes a priestess is to set her eyes on the forbidden underground tunnels known as The Heart. But when unknown consequences lead to the death of a friend and a battle between nations, can Seyo escape alive before the Eternity Gate is opened?
