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Fantasy authors word search with names like J.K. Rowling, Tolkien, and Leigh Bardugo.
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This 15-word fantasy authors word search features popular authors read by upper elementary and middle school students. Hidden names include J.K. Rowling, Leigh Bardugo, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Cassandra Clare. Use it in an English classroom as a warm-up for fantasy units, a book-club activity, or to help students explore authors in their reading level.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Reading
Grade Level:
5th – 8th Grades
Updated March 2023

Word List

  • TOMIADEYEMI
  • LEIGHBARDUGO
  • SARAHJMAAS
  • JRRTOLKIEN
  • JKROWLING
  • MARISSAMEYER
  • CHRISTOPHERPAOLINI
  • CSLEWIS
  • KIERACASS
  • RICHELLEMEAD
  • MARIELU
  • STEPHENIEMEYER
  • HOLLYBLACK
  • SABAATAHIR
  • CASSANDRACLARE

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