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Here Lies ArthurNovel
Philip Reevestandalone novel2007
Mythic fantasy, about identity, set in ancient world.
“Set in fifth or sixth century Britain and the Anglo-Saxon invasion, it features a girl who participates in the deliberate construction of legendary King Arthur during the man's lifetime, orchestrated by a bard.”
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ChimeNovel
Franny Billingsleystandalone novel2011
Eerie in tone, about identity and family secrets.
Tom's Midnight GardenNovel
Philippa Pearcestandalone novel1958
Portal fantasy, about friendship, set in mid 20th century.
EarthseaUniverse
universe19 books1964
Epic fantasy, about wizards, set in secondary world.
“There is a lesson every wizard of Earthsea learns young: to know a thing's true name is to hold its whole being, and to speak it is to move the balance of the world.”
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Start with A Wizard of Earthsea →
includes Earthsea Cycle
Among OthersNovel
Jo Waltonstandalone novel2011
About grief and loss and books and reading, set in late 20th century.
Emma / CharlotteSeries
series3 books1962
About identity, set in mid 20th century.
“The books blend everyday childhood settings with subtle fantasy and time-slip elements.”
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Start with The Summer Birds →