Children's fantasy classics you can read free of charge

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Children’s fantasy books are hardly a new thing. Some of the most famous ones are over 100 years old.

Here are three classic fantasy stories that paves the way for what came after. For newer readers, these make for perfect bedtime reading, while more advanced readers will be able to explore these alone.

Best of all, these are all available to read free of charge on your e-reader, phone or tablet. Read on to find out more about them, and how to get them.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1865)

The story of Alice tumbling down the rabbit hole to meet the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts and other nonsensical creatures is loved by many.

Lewis Carroll’s classic tale is a joyous performance of wordplay, nonsense and logic. The characters are abrasive but harmless, making this a perfect book to read with young children. And, while you won’t find a moral in sight, there are plenty of strange ideas to discuss with your little ones along the way.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum (1900)

It’s hard to imagine a reader who wouldn’t love the story of Dorothy Gale’s adventures in the land of Oz, where she meets the munchkins and goes on a quest to the Emerald City.

Some of the language is old-fashioned, so young readers may need a little help. But that just makes it the perfect bedtime story to read and talk about together.

Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy) by J. M. Barrie (1911)

The story of Peter Pan and Wendy has pirates, mermaids and, of course, the Lost Boys.

Peter Pan’s Neverland could be the perfect alternative world because it represents childhood itself: a land where children go if they don’t want to grow up.

Just one warning: don’t even think about saying ‘I don’t believe in fairies’…