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The Ship of IshtarNovel
A. Merrittstandalone novel1926
Mythic fantasy, about gods.
“When he finally manages to crack open the rock, a mist escapes.”
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The Magic CityNovel
E. Nesbitstandalone novel1910
About loneliness, set in british isles.
NarniaUniverse
universe38 books1950
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.”
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Start with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe →
includes Narnia, Narnia Solo Adventures
Un Lun DunNovel
China Miévillestandalone novel2007
About chosen one and coming of age, set in contemporary.
“The title is derived from 'UnLondon,' the name of the alternate realm where the book is set.”
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The Phantom TollboothNovel
Norton Justerstandalone novel1961
Funny in tone, about coming of age.
“A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and numbers provides a cure for his boredom.”
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TransitNovel
Edmund Cooperstandalone novel1964
Tense in tone, about survival and identity, set in secondary world.
“As a human being - an Earthman - Richard Avery was not particularly successful.”
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