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The Enchanted CastleNovel
E. Nesbitstandalone novel1907
Set in early 20th century.
“On a dull school holiday, siblings Jerry and Jimmy and their friend Kathleen stumble across a grand, hidden estate in the countryside, with a lake, marble statues, and a maze at its heart.”
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Green MouseSeries
series7 books1904
completed
Romance, about forbidden love, set in early 20th century.
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Tolkien's legendariumUniverse
universe163 books1923
Set in secondary world.
“Before the seas were bent and the mountains raised, there was Music — and from that Music came Arda, and in the west of Middle-earth the long defeat and stubborn hope of those who dwell there.”
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includes The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The History of Middle Earth, The Fall of Gondolin, The History of the Lord of the Rings
War in HeavenNovel
Charles Williamsstandalone novel1930
Thriller & suspense, about demons and angels, set in early 20th century.
The DaydreamerNovel
Ian McEwanstandalone novel1994
Fairy tale retelling, about coming of age, set in contemporary.
The Witch's ButtonsNovel
Ruth Chewstandalone novel1974
About witches, set in contemporary.
“WorldCat: A talking button in the shape of a man leads two young girls into a series of magical adventures.”
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