Tracey West’s Favorite Chapter Books for Fantasy Lovers

Tracey West wants to encourage all children to use their imagination. The bestselling author of the Dragon Masters and Pixie Tricks series expertly weaves worlds into a rich tapestry for children to get lost in, where they can train their own dragons and get to know sprites and fairies! 

Fantasy chapter books are a brilliant way to get your children to become voracious readers. With worlds, characters, and adventures that capture their imagination, the best fantasy books expand their horizons and creates an eagerness to read more. 

In West’s newest book released on November 2nd, Dragon Masters #20: Howl of the Wind Dragon, heroes Rori and Drake must save the Wind Dragon and his Dragon Master, Quilla from captivity from the evil wizard Astrid. Readers will follow their heroes through exhilarating challenges and face many foes on their quest to rescue Quilla and her dragon from peril! 

When it came to choosing more favorite fantasy books for children, Tracey West carefully curated her list based on what she loves to share with her own readers. 

“Parents are always asking me what other books I can recommend to their Dragon Masters-obsessed readers,” says West. “These series all contain fantasy elements such as new worlds, magical creatures, strong friendships, and evil villains. Most are early chapter books, but a few are for Dragon Masters fans ready for a new reading challenge.”

Here are Tracey West’s favorite fantasy books for children who love Dragon Masters!

The Last Firehawk

This exciting fantasy series is West’s favorite to recommend to Dragon Masters fans. Full of magical creatures, friendship, adventure, and illustrations on every page, this series will captivate your child.

The Notebook of Doom 

If your reader loves keeping track of all of the Dragon Masters dragons and their powers, they’ll love cataloguing all of the monsters in this funny, spooky series.

Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions 

This spin-off of the hugely popular Magic Tree House series finds brother and sister Jack and Annie traveling to the magical land of Camelot, solving riddles and encountering fantastical creatures along the way.

Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy 

This fun series has all of the magic, dragons, and wizards that fantasy lovers adore, combined with colorful illustrations and the cheesy wit of this beloved rodent reporter.

Unicorn Diaries

Readers who like their fantasy with a sprinkle of sparkle and a touch of sweetness will love the humorous adventures of Bo the unicorn.

Press Start!

In this fantastic series, Super Rabbit Boy lives in a video-game world filled with pitfalls, baddies, and exciting challenges to captivate your child.

Upside-Down Magic 

This fun middle-grade series about magical misfit friends who try to find their rhythm at Dunwiddle Magic School is perfect for middle schoolers and younger readers alike.

Dragon Rider 

This enchanting series tells the story of a friendship between a boy and a dragon — and their epic quest together.

Wings of Fire 

Many older readers of the Dragon Masters series have gone on to devour this series about five dragons destined to fulfill a prophecy.