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China Miévillestandalone novel2007
Adventurous and whimsical in tone, about chosen one, set in big city.
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Wayward ChildrenSeries
series18 books2016
Fantasy and portal fantasy, about transported to another world and identity, set in otherworld and contemporary.
“The volumes alternate between being set at the school versus showing the lives of the children while they were in their alternate worlds.”
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Eerie and emotional in tone, about forbidden love.
“Life has gone according to plan for Anna—she stays in the background, letting her sister, Emily, shine in the spotlight.”
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The Beginning PlaceNovel
Ursula K. Le Guinstandalone novel1980
Eerie in tone, set in secondary world.
“WorldCat: Hugh and Irena assumed that they had just stumbled upon Tembraebrezi, a beginning place, but Tembraebrezi has a secret dark fear that is threatening the kingdom and Hugh and Irena were led to the beginning place for a purpose.”
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No Passengers Beyond This PointNovel
Gennifer Choldenkostandalone novel2011
Adventurous in tone.
“Fantastical adventures of three siblings as they travel to visit their uncle in Colorado.”
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The Secret of KaNovel
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Adventurous in tone.