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The Dragon's BoyNovel
Jane Yolenstandalone novel1990
Fantasy and mythic fantasy, about dragons.
“Young Arthur meets a dragon and comes to accept him as a friend and mentor.”
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Cat's EyeNovel
Margaret Atwoodstandalone novel1988
About coming of age and grief and loss, set in north america and mid 20th century.
The MartianNovel
George du Maurierstandalone novel1897
Set in europe and 19th century.
“Written in long descriptive passages with very little dialogue and many digressions, the book had considerably less success in its time than its predecessor, the popular Trilby.”
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Turtle DiaryNovel
Russell Hobanstandalone novel1975
About loneliness, set in british isles and contemporary.
“Two lonely Londoners plan to release the captive turtles from the London Zoo.”
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ErewhonSeries
series4 books1872
completed
Satire and science fiction, about class conflict.
Start with Erewhon, or, Over the Range →
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & ClayNovel
Michael Chabonstandalone novel2000
Superhero, about art and artists, set in north america and early 20th century.
“Together, they create The Escapist, a fictional superhero inspired by Joe’s desire to fight fascism and his struggle to rescue his family from Europe.”
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