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Taliesin
by Stephen R. Lawhead
A mythical tale of a young man's quest to find his true identity and fulfill his destiny.
It was a time of legend, when the last shadows of the mighty Roman conqueror faded from the captured Isle of Britain. While across a vast sea, bloody war shattered a peace that had flourished for two ... (Goodreads)
Black: The Birth of Evil
by Ted Dekker
A man wakes up in a forest with no memory of his past and discovers he is in a battle between good and evil.
This book is about a man named Thomas Hunter in Denver, Colorado , 2010, who, after being knocked unconscious from a bullet wound to the head, wakes up to find himself in a strange world full of ... (Wikipedia)
The Horse and His Boy
by C.S. Lewis
An adventure of two runaway children through exotic lands, discovering courage and strength.
A boy named Shasta overhears Arsheesh the fisherman negotiating to sell him to a powerful Calormene feudal nobleman. He is relieved to discover that Arsheesh is not his real father, since there was ... (Wikipedia)
The Magician's Nephew
by C.S. Lewis
An epic journey through time and space, exploring the origins of Narnia and discovering its wondrous inhabitants.
The story begins in London during the summer of 1900. Two children, Digory and Polly , meet while playing in the adjacent gardens of a row of terraced houses . They decide to explore the attic ... (Wikipedia)
The Silver Chair
by C.S. Lewis
A journey through an enchanted land, revealing the power of courage and faith.
Eustace Scrubb , now a reformed character following the events of, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, , encounters his classmate and new friend Jill Pole at their school, Experiment House , where they ... (Wikipedia)
The Scorpio Races
by Maggie Stiefvater
A thrilling race between magical sea horses, set against a backdrop of danger and suspense.
It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. At age ... (Goodreads)
The White Queen
by Philippa Gregory
A tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, set in the turbulent times of the War of the Roses.
Brother turns on brother. The throne of England is at stake. The deadly Wars of the Roses have begun. . . ."They ruled England before the Tudors, and now internationally bestselling author Philippa ... (Goodreads)
Showdown
by Ted Dekker
A small town sheriff must confront his past and face a deadly enemy in a battle of good vs. evil.
The first book, "Showdown" is all about a project started in a monastery in the mountains of Paradise Colorado. There, several children are brought up by monks, raised to be righteous . However, the ... (Wikipedia)
The Warlock
by Michael Scott
A teenage boy embarks on a magical adventure to save the world from a powerful warlock.
At the end of The Necromancer , twins Sophie and Josh Newman were separated. Sophie was left with the now very weak protagonist Nicholas Flamel , his wife Perenelle Flamel and immortal Japanese ... (Wikipedia)
Rogue Squadron
by Michael A. Stackpole
The elite pilots of Rogue Squadron fight against the remnants of the Empire in a thrilling space adventure.
They are sleek, swift, and deadly. They are the X-wing fighters. And as the struggle rages across the vastness of space, the fearless men and women who pilot them risk both their lives and their ... (Goodreads)
The First Four Years
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
An account of the hardships endured and lessons learned in the first four years of marriage.
The novel gets its title from a promise Laura made to Almanzo when they became engaged. She did not want to be a farmer, but decided to try farming for three years. Laura keeps house and Almanzo ... (Wikipedia)
East
by Edith Pattou
A young girl's journey to find a magical cure for her cursed prince, learning life lessons along the way.
When Arne married the superstitious Eugenia, he agreed to have seven children with her—one for each point of the compass, excluding north. According to the birth-direction superstition held by ... (Wikipedia)
The Enchantress
by Michael Scott
A young man's quest to save an imprisoned enchantress, with epic battles with ancient gods.
Enchantress picks up where its predecessor,, The Warlock, , left off. Two of its central characters, the fifteen-year-old twins, Sophie and Josh Newman, have been re-united after being briefly ... (Wikipedia)
Silver on the Tree
by Susan Cooper
Young siblings travel to a magical land to save the world from a powerful evil.
The Dark is rising in its last and greatest bid to control the world. And Will Stanton – last-born of the immortal Old Ones, dedicated to keeping the world free -- must join forces with this ageless ... (Goodreads)
Skin
by Ted Dekker
A man's search for his past, his family, and a mysterious power that could save the world.
A freak storm has spawned three tornadoes that are bearing down on the town of Summerville. Yet under the cover of the storm looms a much more ominous threat: A vindictive killer known as Red who's ... (Goodreads)
Taran Wanderer
by Lloyd Alexander
Taran sets out on a journey of self-discovery, seeking to learn his true identity and purpose in life.
Taran and Gurgi have returned to Caer Dallben after leaving Princess Eilonwy at the royal court of Dinas Rhydnant for education in the ways of a princess . Taran has come to realize that he loves ... (Wikipedia)
Under Heaven
by Guy Gavriel Kay
Historical fantasy epic of a young man's rise to power in a vast empire.
In Under Heaven, Kay tells a story of honor and power, this time in a setting that evokes the dazzling Tang Dynasty of eighth-century China. In recognition of his service to the Emperor of Kitai, ... (Goodreads)
The Grey King
by Susan Cooper
A quest to save the land from a magical darkness, with a boy using his mysterious powers to lead the way.
"Fire on the Mountain Shall Find the Harp of Gold Played to Wake the Sleepers, Oldest of the Old..." With the final battle between the Light and the Dark soon approaching, Will sets out on a quest to ... (Goodreads)
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
by Andrew Peterson
A journey of adventure and self-discovery, as a young boy fights to save his family from an ancient evil.
Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog Nugget. Janner Igiby, his brother Tink, their crippled sister Leeli are gifted ... (Goodreads)
Peter and the Starcatchers
by Dave Barry
A prequel to Peter Pan, following Peter and Molly as they protect a magical substance from pirates.
In 19th century London, an orphaned boy named Peter and fellow orphans James, Thomas, Prentiss, and Tubby Ted are shipped out on the decrepit Never Land , under the command of First Mate Slank and ... (Wikipedia)
The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes
by Bill Watterson
Collection of comic strips featuring a boy and his imaginary tiger, exploring life's big questions.
They're back: Calvin, the six-year-old dirty tricksmeister and master of indignation and his warm, cuddly philosopher sidekick, Hobbes. A tiger whose idea of adventure is to lie on his back by the ... (Goodreads)
Faith of the Fallen
by Terry Goodkind
A heroic struggle to protect the world from an ancient evil, using the power of faith.
Faith of the Fallen begins where, Soul of the Fire, leaves off. Richard is taking Cara and injured Kahlan to the high mountains of his homeland, Westland. At the end of the Soul of the Fire Richard ... (Wikipedia)
A Separate Peace
by John Knowles
A coming-of-age story about two boys and their complex friendship set during World War II.
Gene Forrester returns to his old prep school, Devon (a thinly veiled portrayal of Knowles's alma mater, Phillips Exeter Academy ), , 15 years after he graduated, to visit two places he regards as ... (Wikipedia)
Shadow's Edge
by Brent Weeks
Epic fantasy tale of a young man's quest to reclaim his lost magic and save the world from destruction.
Kylar Stern has rejected the assassin's life. In the wake of the Godking's violent coup, both his master and his closest friend are dead. His friend was Logan Gyre, heir to Cenaria's throne, but few ... (Wikipedia)
The Castle of Llyr
by Lloyd Alexander
An adventure of a brave girl as she embarks on a quest to save her family and kingdom.
Eighteen months after the destruction of the Black Cauldron , Dallben the enchanter has decided that Eilonwy, as a princess and last of the line of the House of Llyr, needs a proper royal lady's ... (Wikipedia)
Death of Kings
by Bernard Cornwell
A historical epic of betrayal, revenge, and redemption set during the war-torn Middle Ages.
It is 899 AD. Alfred the Great is dying. Rivals for his throne are poised to tear his kingdom apart. Uhtred, a Saxon who has been raised by a Danish warlord, wants more than anything else to go and ... (Wikipedia)
Anne of Ingleside
by L.M. Montgomery
A charming story of a mother's love, set in a small Canadian town.
Seven years after Anne's House of Dreams , Anne visits Diana Wright and her daughter, Anne Cordelia, in Avonlea following the funeral of Gilbert's father. When she returns home to the old Morgan ... (Wikipedia)
The Way of Kings
by Brandon Sanderson
Epic fantasy saga of a young king and his quest to restore order to a broken kingdom.
The story rotates between the points of view of Kaladin, Shallan Davar, Szeth-son-son-Vallano, Dalinar Kholin, and several other minor characters, who lead seemingly unconnected lives. Szeth, a Shin ... (Wikipedia)
The Fairy Godmother
by Mercedes Lackey
A young girl's journey to uncover her mysterious past and the magical power that lies within.
It is about a young woman named Elena, the daughter of a wealthy gentleman. After the death of her mother, her father married a devious social climber with two daughters of her own. Not long after ... (Wikipedia)
