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NarniaUniverse
universe38 books1950
“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.”
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includes Narnia, Narnia Solo Adventures
Un Lun DunNovel
China Miévillestandalone novel2007
About chosen one, set in otherworld and big city.
“The title is derived from 'UnLondon,' the name of the alternate realm where the book is set.”
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Elf Dog and Owl HeadNovel
M. T. Andersonstandalone novel2023
About friendship, set in otherworld.
“Set during a global pandemic, it follows young Clay as he escapes into a fantasy world.”
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Fairy TaleNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2022
Dark fantasy, dark in tone, about quests.
The First Two Lives of Lukas-KashaNovel
Lloyd Alexanderstandalone novel1978
Portal fantasy and fantasy, adventurous in tone, about transported to another world and coming of age, set in secondary world.
“After paying a silver penny to encourage a magician to perform in the town square, a carpenter's helper is conjured to a strange place where the people call him King of Abadan.”
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InterWorldSeries
series3 books2007
Science fantasy and science fiction, set in parallel universe.
“Michael Reaves developed the story with Neil Gaiman, and Reaves's daughter Mallory Reaves co-wrote the two sequels.”
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Start with InterWorld →