Discover books similar to "Quest" series

Kelly Barnhill

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

This Newbery Medal winner is a whimsical tale of a girl who accidentally gains magical powers from drinking moonlight. As she grows up, she must learn to control her powers and discover the truth about her identity. Like Quest, this book features a strong female protagonist and a richly imagined magical world.

John Connolly

The Book of Lost Things

In this dark fantasy novel, a young boy named David escapes into a magical world filled with fairy tales after the death of his mother. However, this world is not the happy place he imagined, and he must confront a variety of dangers to find his way back home. Like Quest, this book explores the power of storytelling and the importance of facing one's fears.

Philip Pullman

The Golden Compass

In this first book of the His Dark Materials trilogy, a young girl named Lyra sets out on a dangerous journey to the North to rescue her friend and uncover the truth about a mysterious particle known as Dust. Along the way, she encounters a variety of magical creatures and learns about the power of love and loyalty. Like Quest, this book features a strong female protagonist and a richly imagined magical world.

Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus

This enchanting novel tells the story of a magical circus that appears without warning and disappears just as suddenly. At the heart of the circus is a competition between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who fall in love despite the rules of the game. Like Quest, this book explores the power of imagination and the beauty of the unknown.

Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

In this Newbery Medal winner, a young girl named Aerin sets out to prove herself as a hero and win the respect of her kingdom. Along the way, she must confront dragons, curses, and her own self-doubt. Like Quest, this book features a strong female protagonist and a richly imagined magical world.

Maggie Stiefvater

The Raven Boys

In this first book of the Raven Cycle series, a young girl named Blue becomes involved with a group of boys from a nearby private school who are searching for a mythical Welsh king. As she gets to know them, she discovers that they each have their own secrets and that the search for the king may be more dangerous than they ever imagined. Like Quest, this book explores the power of friendship and the importance of believing in oneself.

Peter S. Beagle

The Last Unicorn

In this classic fantasy novel, a young unicorn sets out on a journey to discover what happened to the rest of her kind. Along the way, she encounters a variety of magical creatures and learns about the power of love and the dangers of greed. Like Quest, this book explores the beauty of the unknown and the power of imagination.

Rachel Hartman

Seraphina

In this award-winning novel, a young girl named Seraphina must navigate the complicated political landscape of a kingdom on the brink of war while also hiding a dangerous secret: she is part dragon. Like Quest, this book explores the power of music and the importance of accepting oneself.

Catherynne M. Valente

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

In this whimsical novel, a young girl named September sets out on an adventure to Fairyland, where she must confront a variety of magical creatures and learn to navigate a world unlike any she has ever known. Like Quest, this book explores the power of imagination and the beauty of the unknown.

Laura Ruby

The Shadow Cipher

In this first book of the York series, a group of siblings sets out to solve a series of clues left behind by a group of magical inventors known as the Morningstarrs. Along the way, they must confront a variety of dangers and learn to trust each other. Like Quest, this book explores the power of teamwork and the importance of believing in oneself.

Jeanne Birdsall

The Penderwicks

In this beloved series, four sisters set out on a series of adventures while on vacation in the Berkshires. Along the way, they learn about the power of family and the importance of being true to oneself. Like Quest, this book explores the power of sisterhood and the beauty of the unknown.