Can you recommend great fantasy fictional books for beginners?

Sure. 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' by John Boyne is a good start. It's a simple yet powerful story set during the Holocaust. It gives an accessible view of the horrors of that time. Another one is 'Number the Stars' by Lois Lowry. It's about a young girl in Denmark during World War II and how she helps her Jewish friend. It's easy to read and understand. 'Johnny Tremain' by Esther Forbes is also great for beginners. It's set during the American Revolution and follows the story of a young apprentice.

For beginners, 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Diana Wynne Jones is excellent. It has a whimsical story about a young woman and a magical moving castle. 'The Princess Bride' by William Goldman has a great mix of humor, adventure, and fantasy elements. Another option is 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett. While it's not strictly a typical fantasy, it has elements of magic and transformation that make it a good entry - point into the genre.

For beginners, I'd recommend 'The Martian' by Andy Weir. It's a story about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his attempts to survive. It has a lot of scientific details but is told in an engaging and accessible way. 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline is also great. It's set in a virtual reality world filled with 80s pop - culture references. It's easy to get into and has a fast - paced plot. And 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs has a unique blend of photography and a strange, magical story.

Sure. 'Nancy Drew' books are great for beginners. They follow the adventures of Nancy, a young and resourceful detective. The stories are not too complex and are very engaging.

Sure. 'How to Train Your Dragon' by Cressida Cowell is a great start. It's a fun and easy - to - read book that introduces viking culture in a really engaging way, especially for younger readers or those new to viking - themed fiction.

I'd recommend 'The Tale of Despereaux' for beginners. The castle in the story has an architecture that can be easily grasped. The dungeons, the hallways, and the chambers are described in a way that is beginner - friendly. 'James and the Giant Peach' also has the architecture of the giant peach itself which is fun and not difficult to imagine. And 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' with its fantastical factory architecture that is both exciting and simple enough for beginners to get into.

Sure. 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov is a great start. It has simple and engaging stories that introduce the concept of robots and androids in an easy - to - understand way. Another good one is 'The Android's Dream' by John Scalzi. It has a fast - paced plot that will keep beginners interested.

For a more humorous take on fictional mystery, 'The Spellman Files' by Lisa Lutz is a good choice. It's about a family of private investigators and their wacky cases. The writing style is light - hearted while still maintaining the mystery element.

Sure. 'The Little Book of Heists' could be a good start. It's simple and has some really interesting fictional robbery stories. Another one is 'Robbery in Reverse' which is easy to follow and has a unique take on robberies. And 'The Amateur Robber' is also great for beginners as it has a light - hearted approach to the topic of robberies.

For beginners, I'd recommend 'Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception' by Eoin Colfer. While it's part of a series, it has a great heist plot within it. The language is accessible and the story is full of action. Also, 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain has a small heist - like part where Tom and his friends try to steal some treasure. It's a classic and a good introduction to the heist genre in a more light - hearted way.