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The Alvin Maker SagaSeries
series15 books1986
Historical fantasy and alternate history, about coming of age, set in 19th century and north america.
“In fact, young Alvin appears to be the only one in the world.”
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47Novel
Walter Mosleystandalone novel2005
Dark in tone.
“Number 47, a fourteen-year-old slave boy growing up under the watchful eye of a brutal master in 1832, meets the mysterious Tall John, who introduces him to a magical science and also teaches him the meaning of freedom.”
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NationNovel
Terry Pratchettstandalone novel2008
About survival and found family, set in islands.
The Root CellarNovel
Janet Lunnstandalone novel1981
Time travel and historical fiction, adventurous in tone.
Bring the JubileeNovel
Ward Moorestandalone novel1953
Science fiction and time travel, about war.
“Like most Northerners, Hodge was poor - but he had ambition.”
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Tuck EverlastingNovel
Natalie Babbittstandalone novel1975
About immortality, set in contemporary and countryside & village.