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The Alvin Maker SagaSeries
series15 books1986
Historical fantasy and alternate history, about coming of age, set in 19th century and north america.
“In fact, young Alvin appears to be the only one in the world.”
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Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
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Natalie Babbittstandalone novel1975
About immortality, set in contemporary and countryside & village.
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Luis Alberto Urreastandalone novel2005
Historical fiction and magical realism, about war, set in latin america.
“When sixteen-year-old Teresita, the illegitimate daughter of a late-nineteenth-century rancher, arises from death possessing the power to heal, she is declared a saint and finds her faith tested by the impending Mexican civil war.”
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The ChrysalidsNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1955
Science fiction, about genetic engineering, set in secondary world and far future.
“An early manuscript version was entitled Time for a Change.”
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