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StardustNovel
Neil Gaimanstandalone novel1998
About quests.
“Stardust has a different tone and style from most of Gaiman's prose fiction, being consciously written in the tradition of pre-Tolkien English fantasy, following in the footsteps of authors such as Lord Dunsany and Hope Mirrlees.”
from the catalogue
Tolkien's legendariumUniverse
universe163 books1923
Set in secondary world.
“Before the seas were bent and the mountains raised, there was Music — and from that Music came Arda, and in the west of Middle-earth the long defeat and stubborn hope of those who dwell there.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Fellowship of the Ring →
includes The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The History of Middle Earth, The Fall of Gondolin, The History of the Lord of the Rings
Mopsa the FairyNovel
Jean Ingelowstandalone novel1869
Portal fantasy, about quests.
“The journey is via a river – clearly symbolic of the River of life – and en route Jack has many adventures.”
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The Phantom TollboothNovel
Norton Justerstandalone novel1961
Portal fantasy, funny in tone, about quests.
“A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and numbers provides a cure for his boredom.”
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At the Back of the North WindSeries
series2 books1869
Fantasy, whimsical in tone, about coming of age and friendship.
“Diamond travels together with the mysterious Lady North Wind through the nights.”
from the catalogue
Start with At the Back of the North Wind →
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