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series3 books2005

About coming of age and magic schools.

“The sequels follow Miri to the capital, where she navigates court intrigue while studying, and then out to a remote swamp kingdom as tutor to three sisters caught up in a succession crisis.”
from the catalogue

Start with Princess Academy →

NarniaUniverse

universe38 books1950

Portal fantasy.

“Once there is a wardrobe at the back of a spare room, and behind the fur coats the wood gives way to snow, and a lamp-post burns alone among the trees.”
from the catalogue

Start with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe →

includes Narnia, Narnia Solo Adventures

TortallUniverse

universe25 books1983

Adventurous in tone, about coming of age.

“In Tortall she does it anyway — and earns the right the hard way, through bruises, cold mornings in the training yard, and the slow winning-over of people who swore she'd fail.”
from the catalogue

Start with Alanna: The First Adventure →

includes Protector of the Small, Song of the Lioness, The Immortals, Beka Cooper / Provost's Dog, Daughter of the Lioness, The Numair Chronicles

RedwallUniverse

universe32 books1986

Adventurous in tone, about quests.

“Ring the Joseph Bell and lay the long tables, for a tale is starting.”
from the catalogue

Start with Redwall →

includes Redwall, Redwall Picturebooks, The Tribes of Redwall, Redwall Audio Version

The Magician's ElephantNovel

Kate DiCamillostandalone novel2009

About quests and coming of age.

“A ten year old orphan is told by a fortuneteller that his sister is actually not dead, so he sets out to find her.”
from the catalogue

Circle of MagicUniverse

universe11 books1997

About coming of age and magic schools.

“Magic here does not thunder from a staff or wait in a dusty grimoire.”
from the catalogue

Start with Sandry's Book →

includes Circle of Magic (Tamora Pierce), The Circle Opens, The Circle Reforged

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