My 14-year-old son has been attracted by fantasy adventure novels since primary school.When asked why during a talk，he explained that those stories get imagination going，making himself think more about the world.The talk with him encourages me to recommend four wonderful books to teens.
Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom
Kiki Kallira has always been a worrier.When her anxiety has been getting out of control，one thing that always makes her feel better is drawing.Kiki keeps drawing and her sketchbook is full of fanciful characters of Indian legends（傳說）her mother has told her since childhood.When her drawings come to life，she enters the fantasy world she created to save her real world.
Clarice the Brave
Topics of friendship，family，and overcoming previous prejudices are at the heart of this animal adventure tale.A young mouse，Clarice，gets separated from her brother Charles after a fight in the ship.Clarice finds herself on a lifeboat while Charles remains on the ship.As struggling to find each other across the sea，they learn the true meaning of bravery.
The Phantom Tollbooth
When Milo gets bored，he goes through a tollbooth that strangely appears in his room which magically leads him to meet new friends like Tock and go on the adventure-filled exploration of a lifetime.Full of humorous and figurative puns （雙關(guān)語），the tale interests today's young readers.
Circus Mirandus
Micah wants to help his dying grandfather reconnect with the magical Circus Mirandus that he remembers from his youth.Micah believes his grandfather's stories and sets out to find Light Bender，a circus member who promised a miracle （奇跡）to his grandfather.This story perfectly mixes fantasy with true emotions related to family and friendship.
（1）Why does Kiki love drawing so much？ AA
A．To help easy off her worry.
C．To deeply fire her imagination.
B．To show her love for legends.
D．To better understand the world.
（2）What may young readers of The Phantom Tollbooth find amusing？ BB
A．Its plot.
B．Its language.
C．Its characters.
D．Its setting.
（3）What do Clarice the Brave and Circus Mirandus have in common？ CC
A．The solution for dealing with prejudices.
B．The focus on family reunions.
C．The discussion on family and friendship.
D．The topic of something magic.
【答案】A；B；C
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