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Dolphin IslandNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1963
Adventurous in tone, set in oceania and mid 20th century.
“A teen stows away on a giant freight hovership that makes an emergency landing near his house.”
from the catalogue
The Alvin Maker SagaSeries
series15 books1986
Historical fantasy, set in north america.
“In fact, young Alvin appears to be the only one in the world.”
from the catalogue
Start with Seventh Son →
EarthseaUniverse
universe19 books1964
Epic fantasy, about wizards, set in secondary world.
“There is a lesson every wizard of Earthsea learns young: to know a thing's true name is to hold its whole being, and to speak it is to move the balance of the world.”
from the catalogue
Start with A Wizard of Earthsea →
includes Earthsea Cycle
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
The Water-BabiesNovel
Charles Kingsleystandalone novel1863
Satire, whimsical in tone, set in british isles.
KindredNovel
Octavia E. Butlerstandalone novel1979
Time travel, about slavery and race and racism, set in north america.
“Widely popular, it has frequently been chosen as a text by community-wide reading programs and book organizations, and for high school and college courses.”
from the catalogue