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'''Fantasy Forest''' is a series of ten [[gamebooks]] published by [[TSR, Inc.]] from 1983 to 1984.<ref name=dnd>{{Cite book |last=Ward |first=James M. |url=http://archive.org/details/ringswordunicorn00ward |title=The ring, the sword, and the unicorn |last2=Macari |first2=Mario |date=1983 |publisher=TSR, Inc. |others=Internet Archive |isbn=978-0-88038-059-1}}</ref> The books are works of [[children's literature]]; eight of them are set in the [[fantasy]] world of the ''[[Dungeons and Dragons]]'' [[role-playing game]] created by [[TSR, Inc.]], and two are set in TSR's [[science fiction]] world of ''[[Star Frontiers]]''. They have been compared to other gamebook series, such as ''[[Choose Your Own Adventure]]'' or ''[[Endless Quest]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Series - Fantasy Forest - Demian's Gamebook Web Page |url=https://gamebooks.org/Series/151/Show |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=gamebooks.org}}</ref>
'''Fantasy Forest''' is a series of ten [[gamebooks]] published by [[TSR, Inc.]] from 1993 to 1994.<ref name=dnd>{{Cite book |last=Ward |first=James M. |url=http://archive.org/details/ringswordunicorn00ward |title=The ring, the sword, and the unicorn |last2=Macari |first2=Mario |date=1993 |publisher=TSR, Inc. |others=Internet Archive |isbn=978-0-88038-059-1}}</ref> The books are works of [[children's literature]]; eight of them are set in the [[fantasy]] world of the ''[[Dungeons and Dragons]]'' [[role-playing game]] created by [[TSR, Inc.]], and two are set in TSR's [[science fiction]] world of ''[[Star Frontiers]]''. They have been compared to other gamebook series, such as ''[[Choose Your Own Adventure]]'' or ''[[Endless Quest]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Series - Fantasy Forest - Demian's Gamebook Web Page |url=https://gamebooks.org/Series/151/Show |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=gamebooks.org}}</ref>


==Format==
==Format==
{{See also|Choose Your Own Adventure}}The series was based upon a concept created by [[Edward Packard (writer)|Edward Packard]] and originally published as the "Adventures of You" series, starting with Packard's ''Sugarcane Island'' in 1976.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Day - Google News Archive Search |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_nUfAAAAIBAJ&pg=1663,2191360&dq=choose-your-own-adventure&hl=en |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=news.google.com}}</ref> Each story in the ''Fantasy Forest'' series is written from a [[Second-person fiction|second-person]] point of view, with the reader assuming the role of the protagonist and making choices that determine the main character's actions and the plot's outcome. Unlike many gamebooks in which the reader's character is left purposefully gender-neutral,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hendrix |first=Grady |date=2011-02-18 |title=Choose Your Own Adventure books: How The Cave of Time taught us to love interactive entertainment. |url=https://slate.com/culture/2011/02/choose-your-own-adventure-books-how-the-cave-of-time-taught-us-to-love-interactive-entertainment.html |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=Slate Magazine |language=en}}</ref> there are several ''Fantasy Forest'' books in which the reader is placed in an unambiguously female protagonist's shoes.<ref name=fem>{{Cite book |last=Gray |first=Michael |url=http://archive.org/details/shadowcastle00gray |title=Shadowcastle |last2=Macari |first2=Mario |last3=Caldwell |first3=Clyde |date=1983 |publisher=TSR ; [New York] : Distributed by Random House |others=Internet Archive |isbn=978-0-88038-061-4}}</ref>
{{See also|Choose Your Own Adventure}}The series was based upon a concept created by [[Edward Packard (writer)|Edward Packard]] and originally published as the "Adventures of You" series, starting with Packard's ''Sugarcane Island'' in 1976.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Day - Google News Archive Search |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_nUfAAAAIBAJ&pg=1663,2191360&dq=choose-your-own-adventure&hl=en |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=news.google.com}}</ref> Each story in the ''Fantasy Forest'' series is written from a [[Second-person fiction|second-person]] point of view, with the reader assuming the role of the protagonist and making choices that determine the main character's actions and the plot's outcome. Unlike many gamebooks in which the reader's character is left purposefully gender-neutral,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hendrix |first=Grady |date=2011-02-18 |title=Choose Your Own Adventure books: How The Cave of Time taught us to love interactive entertainment. |url=https://slate.com/culture/2011/02/choose-your-own-adventure-books-how-the-cave-of-time-taught-us-to-love-interactive-entertainment.html |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=Slate Magazine |language=en}}</ref> there are several ''Fantasy Forest'' books in which the reader is placed in an unambiguously female protagonist's shoes.<ref name=fem>{{Cite book |last=Gray |first=Michael |url=http://archive.org/details/shadowcastle00gray |title=Shadowcastle |last2=Macari |first2=Mario |last3=Caldwell |first3=Clyde |date=1993 |publisher=TSR ; [New York] : Distributed by Random House |others=Internet Archive |isbn=978-0-88038-061-4}}</ref>


==Books==
==Books==
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| author = [[James M. Ward]]
| author = [[James M. Ward]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publish_date = 1983
| publish_date = 1993
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| aux1 = Mario Macari, Jr.
| aux1 = Mario Macari, Jr.
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| author = [[Mike_Carr_(game_designer)|Michael Carr]]
| author = [[Mike_Carr_(game_designer)|Michael Carr]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publish_date = 1983
| publish_date = 1993
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| aux1 = Mario Macari, Jr.
| aux1 = Mario Macari, Jr.
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| author = [[Michael_Gray_(game_designer)|Michael Gray]]
| author = [[Michael_Gray_(game_designer)|Michael Gray]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publish_date = 1983
| publish_date = 1993
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| aux1 = Mario Macari, Jr.
| aux1 = Mario Macari, Jr.
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| author = [[Mike_Carr_(game_designer)|Michael Carr]]
| author = [[Mike_Carr_(game_designer)|Michael Carr]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publish_date = 1983
| publish_date = 1993
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| aux1 = [[Michael Fishel]]
| aux1 = [[Michael Fishel]]
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| isbn = 9780394723174
| isbn = 9780394723174
| line_color = novel
| line_color = novel
| short_summary = In this book, the reader takes on the role of Amy, whose beloved horse, Acorn, has been stolen by the Shadow Rider, a servant of Nightshade. They join Gregor the Good Knight in journeying to a castle and fighting monsters, where the Shadow Rider tries to tempt the reader with the promise of Acorn's safe return in exchange for betraying Gregor.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Carr |first=Mike |url=http://archive.org/details/keepofancientkin00wiza |title=Keep of the ancient king |last2=Fishel |first2=Michael |last3=Parkinson |first3=Keith |date=1983 |publisher=TSR, Inc. ; [New York] : Distributed by Random House |others=Internet Archive |isbn=978-0-88038-062-1}}</ref>
| short_summary = In this book, the reader takes on the role of Amy, whose beloved horse, Acorn, has been stolen by the Shadow Rider, a servant of Nightshade. They join Gregor the Good Knight in journeying to a castle and fighting monsters, where the Shadow Rider tries to tempt the reader with the promise of Acorn's safe return in exchange for betraying Gregor.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Carr |first=Mike |url=http://archive.org/details/keepofancientkin00wiza |title=Keep of the ancient king |last2=Fishel |first2=Michael |last3=Parkinson |first3=Keith |date=1993 |publisher=TSR, Inc. ; [New York] : Distributed by Random House |others=Internet Archive |isbn=978-0-88038-062-1}}</ref>
}}
}}
{{Book list
{{Book list
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| author = John Kendall
| author = John Kendall
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publish_date = 1984
| publish_date = 1994
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| aux1 = Pamela Summertree
| aux1 = Pamela Summertree
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| author = [[Jean Blashfield]], Beverly Charette
| author = [[Jean Blashfield]], Beverly Charette
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publish_date = 1984
| publish_date = 1994
| genre = [[Science fiction]]
| genre = [[Science fiction]]
| aux1 = Mario Macari, Jr.
| aux1 = Mario Macari, Jr.
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| isbn = 9780880380805
| isbn = 9780880380805
| line_color = novel
| line_color = novel
| short_summary = This book is set in the [[science fiction]] world of the [[Star Frontiers]] game world. The reader takes on the role of Ranger Chaylo, a human boy who is a member of a club called the Star Rangers. The other members are all alien children, such as Rama, who is a female apelike "Yazarian", Carrel, who is an insect-like "Vrusk", and Gogol, who is an amoeba-like but intelligent, humanoid "Dralasite", alien races used in the [[Star Frontiers]] role-playing game. The goal of the story is to stop MR. Drel, one of Chaylo's father's co-workers, from stealing an experimental starship and giving it to the "Sathar", another popular Star Frontiers alien, who plans on using it to invade other planets.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Blashfield |first=Jean F. |url=http://archive.org/details/starrangersspy0000blas |title=Star Rangers and the spy |last2=Charette |first2=Beverly Rae |last3=Macari |first3=Mario |date=1984 |publisher=TSR, Inc. ; [New York] : Distributed by Random House |others=Internet Archive |isbn=978-0-88038-080-5}}</ref>
| short_summary = This book is set in the [[science fiction]] world of the [[Star Frontiers]] game world. The reader takes on the role of Ranger Chaylo, a human boy who is a member of a club called the Star Rangers. The other members are all alien children, such as Rama, who is a female apelike "Yazarian", Carrel, who is an insect-like "Vrusk", and Gogol, who is an amoeba-like but intelligent, humanoid "Dralasite", alien races used in the [[Star Frontiers]] role-playing game. The goal of the story is to stop MR. Drel, one of Chaylo's father's co-workers, from stealing an experimental starship and giving it to the "Sathar", another popular Star Frontiers alien, who plans on using it to invade other planets.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Blashfield |first=Jean F. |url=http://archive.org/details/starrangersspy0000blas |title=Star Rangers and the spy |last2=Charette |first2=Beverly Rae |last3=Macari |first3=Mario |date=1994 |publisher=TSR, Inc. ; [New York] : Distributed by Random House |others=Internet Archive |isbn=978-0-88038-080-5}}</ref>
}}
}}
{{Book list
{{Book list
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| author = Morris Simon
| author = Morris Simon
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publish_date = 1984
| publish_date = 1994
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| aux1 = Gary Williams
| aux1 = Gary Williams
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| author = Beverly Charette
| author = Beverly Charette
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publish_date = 1984
| publish_date = 1994
| genre = [[Science fiction]]
| genre = [[Science fiction]]
| aux1 = Mario Macari, Jr.
| aux1 = Mario Macari, Jr.
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| author = Roger E. Moore
| author = Roger E. Moore
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publish_date = 1984
| publish_date = 1994
| genre = [[Science fiction]]
| genre = [[Science fiction]]
| aux1 = Ivor Janci
| aux1 = Ivor Janci
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| author = [[Michael_Gray_(game_designer)|Michael Gray]]
| author = [[Michael_Gray_(game_designer)|Michael Gray]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.]]
| publish_date = 1984
| publish_date = 1994
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| genre = [[Fantasy]]
| aux1 = Ivor Janci
| aux1 = Ivor Janci

Revision as of 18:55, 17 July 2023

Fantasy Forest is a series of ten gamebooks published by TSR, Inc. from 1993 to 1994.[1] The books are works of children's literature; eight of them are set in the fantasy world of the Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game created by TSR, Inc., and two are set in TSR's science fiction world of Star Frontiers. They have been compared to other gamebook series, such as Choose Your Own Adventure or Endless Quest.[2]

Format

See also: Choose Your Own Adventure

The series was based upon a concept created by Edward Packard and originally published as the "Adventures of You" series, starting with Packard's Sugarcane Island in 1976.[3] Each story in the Fantasy Forest series is written from a second-person point of view, with the reader assuming the role of the protagonist and making choices that determine the main character's actions and the plot's outcome. Unlike many gamebooks in which the reader's character is left purposefully gender-neutral,[4] there are several Fantasy Forest books in which the reader is placed in an unambiguously female protagonist's shoes.[5]

Books

No.TitleAuthorPublisherDateGenreIllustrated byCover artISBN
1The Ring, the Sword, and the UnicornJames M. WardTSR, Inc.1993FantasyMario Macari, Jr.Jeff Easley9780880380591
The only book in the series to start in a contemporary setting, the story opens on the main character, referred to by the narrator as "you", trying to prove to their siblings that there is a magical world in the forest behind their backyard.[1]
2Ruins of RangarMichael CarrTSR, Inc.1993FantasyMario Macari, Jr.Jeff Easley9780394723150
This book introduces the good knight Gregor and his struggle with the evil skeleton king, Nightshade. The reader takes on the role of his brother, Erik, a younger boy accompanying him. In addition to elves, dwarves, magic users, and zombies, this book includes lesser known creatures that are featured in the Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual, such as "stirges" and an "umberhulk".
3ShadowcastleMichael GrayTSR, Inc.1993FantasyMario Macari, Jr.Clyde Caldwell9780880380614
The recurring characters of Nightshade and Sir Gregor, now referred to as the Good Knight of the Golden Dragon, are featured once again. Rather than reprising their role from the previous novel, the reader instead takes on the role of Molly, who is out picking berries when a halfling stumbles across her and asks for her help in rescuing his brother from the evil Nightshade.[5]
4Keep of the Ancient KingMichael CarrTSR, Inc.1993FantasyMichael FishelKeith Parkinson9780394723174
In this book, the reader takes on the role of Amy, whose beloved horse, Acorn, has been stolen by the Shadow Rider, a servant of Nightshade. They join Gregor the Good Knight in journeying to a castle and fighting monsters, where the Shadow Rider tries to tempt the reader with the promise of Acorn's safe return in exchange for betraying Gregor.[6]
5Dungeon of DarknessJohn KendallTSR, Inc.1994FantasyPamela SummertreeBen Otero9780880380638
As the only villager to escape capture during an attack by the Shadow Rider and Nightshade's troops, the reader joins forces with Gregor the Good Knight to rescue the other villagers.
6Star Rangers and the SpyJean Blashfield, Beverly CharetteTSR, Inc.1994Science fictionMario Macari, Jr.Joe DeVelasco9780880380805
This book is set in the science fiction world of the Star Frontiers game world. The reader takes on the role of Ranger Chaylo, a human boy who is a member of a club called the Star Rangers. The other members are all alien children, such as Rama, who is a female apelike "Yazarian", Carrel, who is an insect-like "Vrusk", and Gogol, who is an amoeba-like but intelligent, humanoid "Dralasite", alien races used in the Star Frontiers role-playing game. The goal of the story is to stop MR. Drel, one of Chaylo's father's co-workers, from stealing an experimental starship and giving it to the "Sathar", another popular Star Frontiers alien, who plans on using it to invade other planets.[7]
7Castle in the CloudsMorris SimonTSR, Inc.1994FantasyGary WilliamsJeff Easley9780880381574
While investigating strange noises in the attic, the reader as the principal character, Mary, is transported to the magical kingdom of Perlon and must make appropriate choices to evade danger and to reach the Castle in the Clouds.[8]
8Star Rangers Meet the Solar RobotBeverly CharetteTSR, Inc.1994Science fictionMario Macari, Jr.Jeff Easley9780880381567
The reader's choices will determine whether Chaylo and the other Star Rangers can prevent an experimental robot from destroying the Solar Star Station.
9Jason's First QuestRoger E. MooreTSR, Inc.1994Science fictionIvor JanciBen Otero9780394727882
In this book, the reader takes on the role of the character Jason from Ancient Greek mythology. The story begins with Jason as a young boy being raised by Centaurs, detailing the first of many quests that he must go on in order to prove himself worthy of take the throne.
10The Lost WizardMichael GrayTSR, Inc.1994FantasyIvor JanciBen Otero9780394727875
The reader, as Andru, has shrunk to the size of a fly and is on a quest to find the Lost Wizard.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Ward, James M.; Macari, Mario (1993). The ring, the sword, and the unicorn. Internet Archive. TSR, Inc. ISBN 978-0-88038-059-1.
  2. ^ "Series - Fantasy Forest - Demian's Gamebook Web Page". gamebooks.org. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  3. ^ "The Day - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  4. ^ Hendrix, Grady (2011-02-18). "Choose Your Own Adventure books: How The Cave of Time taught us to love interactive entertainment". Slate Magazine. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  5. ^ a b Gray, Michael; Macari, Mario; Caldwell, Clyde (1993). Shadowcastle. Internet Archive. TSR ; [New York] : Distributed by Random House. ISBN 978-0-88038-061-4.
  6. ^ Carr, Mike; Fishel, Michael; Parkinson, Keith (1993). Keep of the ancient king. Internet Archive. TSR, Inc. ; [New York] : Distributed by Random House. ISBN 978-0-88038-062-1.
  7. ^ Blashfield, Jean F.; Charette, Beverly Rae; Macari, Mario (1994). Star Rangers and the spy. Internet Archive. TSR, Inc. ; [New York] : Distributed by Random House. ISBN 978-0-88038-080-5.
  8. ^ "Castle in the Clouds (Fantasy Forest, book 7) by Morris Simon". www.fantasticfiction.com. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
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