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Enchanted ForestSeries
series7 books1985
Fantasy, lighthearted in tone, about dragons, set in secondary world.
“Patricia Collins Wrede is an American author of fantasy literature.”
from the catalogue
Start with Dealing with Dragons →
Enchanted Pony AcademySeries
series4 books2017
Fantasy, lighthearted in tone, about magic schools and friendship, set in secondary world.
“Scared she's at the Enchanted Pony Academy by mistake, Daisy worries her glitter gift will never come.”
from the catalogue
Start with All That Glitters →
Legends & LattesSeries
series9 books2022
Relaxing in tone, about found family.
“Travis Baldree's cozy fantasy series follows Viv, a battle-worn orc mercenary who trades her sword for an apron to open the first coffeehouse in the city of Thune, winning over skeptical customers and a rival guild alike.”
from the catalogue
Start with Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes →
Grimmtastic GirlsSeries
series8 books2014
Fairy tale retelling.
“The characters are based on those from nursery rhymes and fairy tales, including Grimm's Fairytales.”
from the catalogue
Start with Cinderella Stays Late →
Princess AcademySeries
series3 books2005
Hopeful in tone.
“The sequels follow Miri to the capital, where she navigates court intrigue while studying, and then out to a remote swamp kingdom as tutor to three sisters caught up in a succession crisis.”
from the catalogue
Start with Princess Academy →
Fairy BlossomsSeries
series6 books2008
About fae.
“At Mistress Lily's Fairy School, Daisy is learning to be a fairy helper to humans — and she makes the most wonderful new friends!”
from the catalogue
Start with Daisy and the Magic Lesson →