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Cygnet 2 reviews Patricia A. McKillip
Ace Trade, 2007
The Cygnet flies
+ Two in one
Two of Patricia McKillip's most lyrical books are the Cygnet duology, the story of a sorcerous family and the mysterious forces that shape their world. "Cygnet" compiles those books, bringing together the intoxicating mixture of unique magic, invisible dragons, and McKillip's shimmering prose.
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The Owl Service 31 reviews Alan Garner
Odyssey Classics, 2006
Let this story blow you away.
+ This product highly condensed, add full can of alertness and perception + Brilliant...but not for everyone + Intriguing but ultimately dissatisfying
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The Charwoman's Shadow (Del Rey Impact) 12 reviews Lord Dunsany
Del Rey, 1999
A fantasy classic
+ Very well done from beginning to end + Shadows + A classic of fantasy...come learn the magic of language! + Master of prose, unfairly burdened with the role of pioneer
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The Forgotten Beasts of Eld (Magic Carpet Books) 91 reviews Patricia A. McKillip
Magic Carpet Books, 2006
Never forgotten
+ Good Book
I read this book perhaps 30 years ago, fell in love with it and Patricia McKillip then, and I've just reordered it to see how it re-reads. Although it's fantasy fiction I actually learned a lot about self-awareness from The Forgotten Beasts of Eld. A beautiful book, wonderfully well written.
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The Book of Kells 6 reviews R.A. MacAvoy
Spectra, 1985
A magical tour of ancient Ireland!
+ An excellent reread...but for the typos + Not MacAvoy's best, but enjoyable. The title is misleading. + Fun and intelligent adventure. + A shame this is out of print -- a fun fantasy
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The Silent Strength of Stones (A Chapel Hollow Novel) 17 reviews Nina Kiriki Hoffman
Eos, 1995
An exciting new discovery!
+ Favorite Hoffman book + By the Pricking of My Thumbs... + It's another book by Nina Kiriki Hoffman! + This books was terrific
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Red Moon and Black Mountain 8 reviews Joy Chant
Bantam Books, 1983
Underrated classic fantasy
+ One of the best + wonderful + One of the greats + An Old Favorite
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A Fistful Of Sky 42 reviews Nina Kiriki Hoffman
Ace, 2004
Really Great
+ Very imaginative + interesting + Great, Wonderful, Fantastic + Staying In The Family
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Fire and Hemlock 58 reviews Diana Wynne Jones
HarperTeen, 2002
People and their hang-ups with endings
+ mystery wrapped in enigma + It's a fantasy without being too fantastic, a romance without being too mushy. + Another engrossing novel by Diana + Hauntingly poetic
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Memory and Dream (Newford) 28 reviews Charles de Lint
Orb Books, 2007
Pages Full of Magic
+ Fantasy Power + A haunting tale of art and friendship
"Katherine Mully had been dead for five years and two months, the morning Isabelle received the letter from her." Now that's a great way to start a novel!! Isabelle Copely and Katherine Mully were college roommates. Not just roommates, but best friends and kindred spirits. Izzy was an art major and ...
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Power of Three 11 reviews Diana Wynne Jones
HarperTrophy, 2003
"May it Never Loose Until the Three are Placated..."
+ Power of Three is great; to the power of 5! + Get the "Power" + Really good
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Mythago Wood 38 reviews Robert Holdstock
Orb Books, 2003
Top-tier Contribution to Fantasy Literature
+ I love Holdstock
Robert Holdstock's Mythago Wood is an underappreciated, yet significant contribution to the fantasy genre in many ways. To start out with, the work is well written and conveys a dark and mystical mood in a forest setting. Also the plot of Mythago Wood is anything but formulaic; nevertheless, the ...
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Ultramarine: 2 Jenny Nimmo
Dutton Juvenile, 1992
Ned and Nell piece together the mystery behind their strange inborn fascination with the sea as they help a strange man save an endangered species of seabird.
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The 13 Clocks 39 reviews James Thurber
Yearling, 1992
Killing time; or thirteen frozen clocks
+ Wonderful, wordy, poetic -- begs to be read aloud! + Brilliant + A wonderful book by James Thurber in a beautiful new edition + one of the cutest books
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Blue Sword 231 reviews Robin McKinley
Ace, 1987
Top-Notch Fantasy
+ One of my Top 3 favorite books of all time + Good but flawed + One of the best in YA fantasy + A Wonderful Read
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A Fine and Private Place 4 reviews Peter S. Beagle
Tachyon Publications, 2007
Priceless
+ Charming and witty + lovely, reflective + A New Look at the Afterlife
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Seaward 21 reviews Susan Cooper
Simon Pulse, 1987
Thought Provoking
+ Moving seaward + Magical, often unnerving + Brilliant Love + Childhood Favorite!
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Lud-In-The-Mist 20 reviews Hope Mirrlees, Neil Gaiman
Cold Spring Press, 2005
I adored this book
+ An interesting read, if not in everyone's taste
I purchased this book on the review by Neil Gaiman stating it as his, "fairy tale/detective novel/history/fantasy novel." I was definitely not disappointed. I have never felt a desire to leave a review for a book before but I had to share my appreciation with other undecided readers! It may take a ...
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Moonheart 46 reviews Charles de Lint
Orb Books, 1994
Moonheart
+ My favorite author + FAN
I thought this book was excellent! It started off kind of slow. But after a while, especially the second half, I couldn't put it down until I finished it. There are a lot of characters to keep track of and some of the expressions that they make are sort of silly but I thought the overall story ...
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The Cats of Seroster 8 reviews Robert Westall
William Morrow & Co, 1984
I am 18 now and this book is still one of my favorites
+ One of the best books ever written ! + My Favorite Book of All Time... + Entrancing, even for adults! + The Cats of Seroster Rocks!
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