Here are the top 30 bestselling fairy tales, folk tales & myths books for 11 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.
1. Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes
by: Rick Riordan, John Rocco Release date: Aug 18, 2015 Number of Pages: 416 Find in Library Read Review |
So get your flaming spear. Put on your lion skin cape. Polish your shield and make sure you’ve got arrows in your quiver. We’re going back about four thousand years to decapitate monsters, save some kingdoms, shoot a few gods in the butt, raid the Underworld, and steal loot from evil people.
Then, for dessert, we’ll die painful tragic deaths.
Ready? Sweet. Let’s do this.
2. The Fox and the Star
by: Coralie Bickford-Smith Release date: Nov 10, 2015 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
The Fox and the Star is the story of a friendship between a lonely Fox and the Star who guides him through the frightfully dark forest. Illuminated by Star’s rays, Fox forages for food, runs with the rabbits, and dances in the rain—until Star suddenly goes out and life changes, leaving Fox huddling for warmth in the unfamiliar dark. To find his missing Star, Fox must embark on a wondrous journey beyond the world he knows—a journey lit by courage, newfound friends, and just maybe, a star-filled new sky.
Inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement and the art of William Blake, The Fox and the Star is a heartwarming, hopeful tale which comes alive through Bickford-Smith’s beloved illustrations, guiding readers both young and grown to “look up beyond your ears.”
3. The Secret Garden
by: Frances Hodgson Burnett Release date: Nov 29, 2014 Number of Pages: 146 Find in Library Read Review |
4. The Legend of Sleeping Bear
by: Kathy-Jo Wargin, Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen Release date: Oct 19, 1998 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
5. The Book of Mermaids
by: Patricia Saxton, Patricia Saxton Release date: Jan 06, 2006 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
6. Gilgamesh the Hero
by: Geraldine McCaughrean, David Parkins Release date: Jun 20, 2003 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
Gilgamesh and Enkidu are friends — best friends. Together they can work wonders, fight monsters, brave earthquakes, travel the world! But waiting in the dark is the one enemy they can never overcome.
Retold by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean, and illustrated with great power by David Parkins, Gilgamesh the Hero is a story that will linger in the imagination long after the book has been put down.
7. Once Upon a Time: A Collection of Classic Fairy Tales
by: Brothers Grimm, Kevin Tong Release date: Dec 20, 2011 Number of Pages: 272 Find in Library Read Review |
“From the inventive minds of Lost executive producers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, the show is a bold new imagining of the world where fairy tales and the modern world collide: 28-year-old Emma Swan is shocked when Henry, the son she gave up, shows up on her doorstep after 10 years in desperate need of her help. He believes she actually comes from an alternate world and is Snow White and Prince Charming’s missing daughter. According to his book of fairytales, they sent Emma away to protect her from the Evil Queen’s curse, which trapped the fairy tale world frozen in time and brought them into our modern world. Emma is skeptical, but when she brings Henry back to his hometown of Storybrook, she is drawn to this boy and his strange story, soon suspecting that the town is more than it seems. It’s a place where magic has been forgotten, but is still powerfully close; where fairytale characters are alive, even though they don’t remember who they once were. The epic battle for the future of all worlds is beginning, but for good to win, Emma will have to accept her destiny and join the fight.”
Once Upon a Time has a full 22-episode order that will run through mid-May 2012. It airs on Sunday nights at 8pm and is the #1 new drama.
The book itself will be small and gift-sized, and will feature original illustrations by a fantastic artist named Kevin Tong. Tong worked as an artist on LOST’s art campaign and currently does amazing concert posters. His aesthetic is dark and edgy, and lines up nicely with that of the show-exactly what we’re going for with these illustrations. For our book, he’ll illustrate the cover, six full-page interior pieces to go with the tales featured in both the book and the show (Snow White, Cinderella, Rumplestiltskin, Rapunzel, Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty), and a combination of small, decorative images and borders to adorn the interior pages.
8. Aesop’s Fables
by: Ann Mcgovern, Ricardo Tercio Release date: Aug 27, 2013 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
This 80-page edition of AESOP’S FABLES introduces young readers to Aesop’s classic fables in a fun and accessible way. Ann McGovern retells the classic fables using kid-friendly language, and there are striking black-and-white illustrations throughout.
9. The McElderry Book of Greek Myths (Margaret K. McElderry Book)
by: Eric A. Kimmel, Pep Montserrat Release date: Feb 05, 2008 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
Eric A. Kimmel brings these adventures to life with language that is colloquial and easy to read. Pep Monserrat breathes beautiful modern colors and style into his paintings, even as he reinvents images from classical antiquity. Together they’ve created a masterpiece of mythology, perfect for young readers.
10. The King’s Equal (Trophy Chapter Books (Paperback))
by: Katherine Paterson, Curtis Woodbridge Release date: Jan 09, 1999 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Who is she?
A dying king makes his son his heir–on one condition. Vain Prince Raphael must marry a woman who is his equal in beauty, intelligence, and wealth…
Where is this woman?
A search throughout the kingdom proves fruitless. Then the lovely Rosamund appears at the palace, as if by magic, and Raphael is certain he has found his wife. She is intelligent and wealthy, as well as beautiful–certainly his equal, he thinks.
But what does the mysterious Rosamund think?
Two-time Newbery Medalist Katherine Patersons critically-acclaimed original fairy tale about an arrogant prince and his search for a bride is now available in a reformatted chapter book edition. With beautiful new line art by Curtis Woodbridge, this provocative story with a contemporary social message (The New York Times Book Review) will become an instant classic for newly independent readers. An entertaining and enchanting story.
11. Mysteries of Life in Children’s Literature
by: Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian, Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian Release date: Dec 02, 2014 Number of Pages: 200 Find in Library Read Review |
The wonders found in fairy tales and myths have enriched childhoods for centuries. In between “Once upon a time” and “happily ever after” we embark on adventures that seem an eternity away from our everyday lives, and yet through these adventures we are brought back to the innocence and beauty of the truth. In The Mysteries of Children’s Literature, journey through a treasury of well-known fables and folk tales, as well as others not so well known, and discover the wisdom hiding within them. In an age that rejects the moral absolutes and repudiates the whole idea of intrinsic evils, children’s literature restores the meaning of good and evil, beautiful and ugly, and normal and abnormal.
“Fairy tales clear the way for sanctity. They are the child’s first morality play, clear-cut, no-nonsense black and white, good and evil, life and death – with a bit of fun thrown in to alleviate the pain.” -Ethel Pochocki
12. What-the-Dickens: The Story of a Rogue Tooth Fairy
by: Gregory Maguire Release date: Mar 24, 2009 Number of Pages: 336 Find in Library Read Review |
A terrible storm is raging, and Dinah is huddled by candlelight with her brother, sister, and cousin Gage, who is telling a very unusual tale. It’s thestory of What-the-Dickens, a newly hatched orphan creature who finds he has an attraction to teeth, a crush on a cat named McCavity, and a penchant for getting into trouble. One day he happens upon a feisty girl skibberee working as an Agent of Change — trading coins for teeth — and learns of a dutiful tribe of tooth fairies to which he hopes to belong. As his tale unfolds, however, both What-the-Dickens and Dinah come to see that the world is both richer and far less sure than they ever imagined.
13. The Wild Swans
by: Jackie Morris Release date: Oct 01, 2015 Number of Pages: 176 Find in Library Read Review |
This very beautiful and lyrical extended version of the fairy tale ‘The Wild Swans’ by Hans Christian Andersen is the much anticipated companion to East of the Sun, West of the Moon. With strong characterization of the heroine and also with more rounded characterisation of the wicked stepmother than in the original version, and with delicate watercolor paintings throughout, this is both a wonderful story and delightful gift. Beautifully presented in a jacketed edition with foiled title.
14. Elves and Fairies (Fantasy and Folklore)
by: John Hamilton Release date: Sep 01, 2004 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
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15. Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Discover the Wonders of Ancient Greek Myths
by: Selene Nicolaides Release date: Jul 01, 2016 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
16. Urban Myths and Legendary Creatures (Monsters & Myths (Paperback))
by: MS Lisa Regan, Chris McNab Release date: Jan 01, 2011 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
17. The Power of Song: And Other Sephardic Tales
by: Rita Roth Ph.D. Release date: Jul 30, 2007 Number of Pages: 150 Find in Library Read Review |
18. The McElderry Book of Grimms’ Fairy Tales
by: Saviour Pirotta, Emma Chichester Clark Release date: Oct 01, 2006 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
From that odd little man with the strange name, Rumpelstiltskin, to that slimy green frog who — when kissed — becomes a handsome prince, to brave Rapunzel, imprisoned high in her tower, this is a book full of wonder.
Saviour Pirotta’s spirited, contemporary language is perfect for reading aloud. Emma Chichester Clark’s illustrations glow with humor and mischief, capturing the loveliness and spookiness of these eternally enchanted tales.
19. The Legend of the Old Man of the Mountain (Myths, Legends, Fairy and Folktales)
by: Denise Ortakales, Robert Crawford Release date: Sep 22, 2004 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
20. Dragonslayers: From Beowulf to St. George (Myths and Legends)
by: Joseph A. McCullough, Peter Dennis Release date: Mar 19, 2013 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
From legend and mythology to The Hobbit and A Game of Thrones, the dragon is a perennial favorite in the fantasy genre.
With its fiery breath, scaly armour, and baleful, malevolent stare, the dragon became the ultimate symbol of evil and corruption in European folklore and mythology. Often serving as a stand-in for Satan, or the power of evil gods, dragons spread death and hopelessness throughout the land. Only heroes of uncommon valour, courageousness, and purity could hope to battle these monsters and emerge victorious. Those that did became legends. They became dragonslayers. The list of dragonslayers is small, but it is filled with great and legendary names. Hercules, Beowulf, Cuchulain, Sigfried, Lancelot, and Saint George all battled to the death with dragons. Other heroes such as the Danish King Frotho, the French Saint Mercurialis, the Polish champion Krak, and the Russian warrior Dobrynya Nikitch might be less well known to western readers, but also fought and defeated dragons. This book will retell the greatest legends of this select group of warriors, while examining the myth of the dragonslayer in a historical, mythological, and even theological context.
21. Hercules (Myths and Legends)
by: Fred Van Lente, Alexey Aparin Release date: Nov 19, 2013 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
22. Golem (Caldecott Medal Book)
by: David Wisniewski Release date: Oct 18, 1996 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
23. Jason and the Argonauts (Myths and Legends)
by: Neil Smith, Jose Daniel Cabrera Peña Release date: Mar 19, 2013 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
The voyage of Jason and the Argonauts and their hunt for the Golden Fleece is one of the most enduringly popular of all of the Ancient Greek heroic myths. Accepting the quest in order to regain his kingdom, Jason assembled a legendary crew including many of Greece’s greatest heroes such as Hercules, Orpheus, Atalanta, Telamon, and the twins Castor and Pollux. With this band of heroes and demi-gods, Jason set sail in the Argo on a journey across the known world. During their quest, the Argonauts faced numerous challenges including the harpies, the clashing rocks, the Sirens, Talos the bronze man, the sleepless dragon that guarded the fleece, and of course the fickle will of the gods of Olympus.
Dr. Neil Smith retells this classic myth, examining its origins, its history, and its continued popularity. The text is supported by numerous illustrations both classical and modern, including numerous artwork plates especially commissioned for this work.
24. The Legend of the Loon (Myths, Legends, Fairy and Folktales)
by: Kathy-jo Wargin, Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Release date: Apr 24, 2000 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
25. A Kayak Full of Ghosts: Eskimo Folk Tales (International Folk Tales (Paperback))
by: Lawrence Millman, Lawrence Millman, Timothy White Release date: Apr 22, 2004 Number of Pages: 208 Find in Library Read Review |
26. The Troll With no Heart in His Body
by: Lise Lunge-Larsen, Betsy Bowen Release date: Sep 27, 1999 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
27. The Sword Of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard)
by: Rick Riordan Release date: Oct 07, 2015 Number of Pages: 697 Find in Library Read Review |
28. Sinbad the Sailor (Myths and Legends)
by: Phil Masters, RU-MOR Release date: Sep 23, 2014 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
Sinbad the Sailor presents a retelling of the stories of the most famous adventurer from One Thousand and One Arabian Nights, with added information covering the history of the stories and the age in which they are set.
Stories say that in the age of the Caliph Haroun al-Rashid, in the port city of Basra, there lived a wealthy man named Sinbad the Sailor. Sinbad had great tales to tell, of the seven voyages on which he acquired his fortune, of the strangeness and terror he encountered along the way, of huge monsters and strange people, and of storms at sea and lands beyond the horizon.
This book retells the tales of those voyages and places them in context. It discusses not only the greater collection of stories known as One Thousand and One Arabian Nights within which Sinbad appears, but medieval Cairo where these tales were told, the historical Abbasid Dynasty which ruled Sinbad’s home city, and the great Arabian voyages of exploration and trade which inspired these stories. It also looks at the modern incarnations of Sinbad that have appeared since his tales reached the West – including Sinbad as the swashbuckling hero of stage plays, stop-motion movies, and television fantasy.
29. Wise Fool: Fables from the Islamic World
by: Shahrukh Husain, Micha Archer Release date: Sep 01, 2015 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
30. Thor: Viking God of Thunder (Myths and Legends)
by: Graeme Davis, Miguel Coimbra Release date: Sep 17, 2013 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
Best Selling Books for 11 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Children’s Cookbooks
Recommended Books for 11 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Children’s Cookbooks
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