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Circus MirandusSeries
series2 books2015
About wizards, set in our world and contemporary.
“With his friend Jenny Mendoza in tow, Micah sets out to find the Circus and the man he believes will save his grandfather.”
from the catalogue
Start with Circus Mirandus →
The Halloween TreeNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972
Adventure, about coming of age, set in our world and contemporary.
“Eight boys gather on Halloween night to trick-or-treat with their ninth friend, Pipkin, only Pipkin never shows, having vanished on some errand that may cost him his life.”
from the catalogue
The Ogress and the OrphansNovel
Kelly Barnhillstandalone novel2022
About found family and books and reading, set in secondary world and small town.
The Magician's ElephantNovel
Kate DiCamillostandalone novel2009
About quests and coming of age, set in secondary world.
“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
At the Back of the North WindSeries
series2 books1869
About coming of age.
“Diamond travels together with the mysterious Lady North Wind through the nights.”
from the catalogue
Start with At the Back of the North Wind →
NarniaUniverse
universe38 books1950
Portal fantasy, set in secondary world.
“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