I am Morgan le Fay by Nancy SpringerIn a war-torn England where her half-brother Arthur will eventually become king, the young Morgan le Fay comes to realize that she has magic powers and links to the faerie world.
River Secrets by Shannon HaleYoung Razo travels from Bayern to Tira at war's end as part of a diplomatic corps, but mysterious events in the Tiran capital fuel simmering suspicions and anger, and Razo must spy out who is responsible before it is too late and he becomes trapped in an enemy land.
Valiant by Holly Black17 yr old Valerie Russell runs away to New York City and befriends a group of very unusual characters who live in the city's subway tunnels and soon finds herself bound into service by a troll named Ravus.
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The Wishsong of Shannara by Terry BrooksAllanon, legendary Druid protector of the Races, must seek aid from Brin, a descendant of the Elven king Shannara.
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The Witch's Boy by Michael Gruber
The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett
Tiffany, a young witch-to-be in the land of Discworld, teams up with the Wee Free Men, a clan of six-inch-high blue toughs, to rescue her baby brother and ward off a sinister invasion from Fairyland.
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Spinners by Donna Jo Napoli
A tale of a young tailor who cripples himself while spinning gold thread on a magic wheel to win his beloved's hand. Spurned for his ugliness, he watches her marry the miller and die giving birth to the child he knows is his own. The girl grows up to become a master spinner. Does this sound familiar to you?
The Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire
So what was Cinderella really like? Were the stepmother and stepsisters really all that nasty? Find out in this retelling of Cinderella. You may be surprised.
Briar Rose by Jane Yolen
Breath by Donna Jo Napoli
The Blue Girl by Charles de Lint
Birdwing by Rafe Martin
Prince Ardwin, known as Birdwing, the youngest of six brothers turned into swans by their stepmother, is unable to complete the transformation back into human form, so he undertakes a journey to discover whether his feathered arm will be a curse or a blessing to him.
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Celandine by Steve Augarde
In Somerset, England, during World War I, Celandine becomes involved in the lives of the little people living on a hill near her family's farm, while also coming to terms with her own healing abilities and psychic gifts.
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Beauty by Robin McKinley
How far would you go to save your family? That is the question Beauty, a plain-looking, intelligent young woman has to decide when she's confronted to spend her life in the Beast's castle in this retelling of the beloved fairy tale Beauty and the Beast.
I was a Teenage Fairy by Francesca Lia Block
A feisty, sexy fairy helps a young woman heal traumas from her past.
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The New Policeman by Kat Thompson
15 yr old musician J.J. Liddy leaves his small, Irish town and travels to the land of the fairies to search for time so he can give it to his busy mother, but when he gets there, he discovers that the inhabitants are in trouble and learns about his family's secret history
Dangerous Angels by Francesca Lia Block
A collection of post-modern fairy tales that chronicle the interwoven lives of Weetzie Bat, her friend Dirk, and their lovers Duck and My Secret Agent Man. A must read for fans of fantasy!
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The Witch's Boy by Michael GruberA grotesque foundling turns against the witch who sacrificed almost everything to raise him when he becomes consumed by the desire for money and revenge against those who have hurt him, but he eventually finds his true heart's desire.
The Wee Free Men by Terry PratchettTiffany, a young witch-to-be in the land of Discworld, teams up with the Wee Free Men, a clan of six-inch-high blue toughs, to rescue her baby brother and ward off a sinister invasion from Fairyland.
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Spinners by Donna Jo Napoli
A tale of a young tailor who cripples himself while spinning gold thread on a magic wheel to win his beloved's hand. Spurned for his ugliness, he watches her marry the miller and die giving birth to the child he knows is his own. The girl grows up to become a master spinner. Does this sound familiar to you?
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The Complete Brother Grimm Fairy Tales edited by Lily Owen
Look no further when it comes to fairy tales. Find out what the real story behind your favorite Disney movies were really all about. Warning: not for the squeamish.
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The Complete Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales edited by Lily Owens
Revisit your favorite Hans Christian Andersen story like The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and many more!
The Complete Brother Grimm Fairy Tales edited by Lily OwenLook no further when it comes to fairy tales. Find out what the real story behind your favorite Disney movies were really all about. Warning: not for the squeamish.
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The Complete Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales edited by Lily OwensRevisit your favorite Hans Christian Andersen story like The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and many more!
The Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory MaguireSo what was Cinderella really like? Were the stepmother and stepsisters really all that nasty? Find out in this retelling of Cinderella. You may be surprised.
Briar Rose by Jane YolenRebecca Berlin, a young woman who has grown up hearing her grandmother Gemma tell an unusual and frightening version of the Sleeping Beauty legend, realizes when Gemma dies that the fairy tale offers one of the very few clues she has to her grandmother's past.
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Breath by Donna Jo NapoliThe setting is the late 13th century. Hamlen and surrounding towns are inflicted with a terrible, incurable disease. Animals are sick and dying and the fear is that humans may be next. What is causing the disease? Maybe it's the rat infestation, but no one is certain of the cause. Hopefully, the new piper that Salz meets can solve the problem.
16 yr old Kaye, who has been visited by faeries since childhood, discovers that she herself is a magical faerie creature with a special destiny.
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The Blue Girl by Charles de Lint17 yr old Imogene decides to reinvent herself after moving to a new town with her family. She hopes to leave behind her tough, rebellious nature, befriend the high school outcast and try her best to avoid trouble. However, when she gets on the wrong side of a gang of malicious fairies, Imogene finds herself in more trouble than ever before.
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Birdwing by Rafe MartinPrince Ardwin, known as Birdwing, the youngest of six brothers turned into swans by their stepmother, is unable to complete the transformation back into human form, so he undertakes a journey to discover whether his feathered arm will be a curse or a blessing to him.
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Celandine by Steve AugardeIn Somerset, England, during World War I, Celandine becomes involved in the lives of the little people living on a hill near her family's farm, while also coming to terms with her own healing abilities and psychic gifts.
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Beauty by Robin McKinleyHow far would you go to save your family? That is the question Beauty, a plain-looking, intelligent young woman has to decide when she's confronted to spend her life in the Beast's castle in this retelling of the beloved fairy tale Beauty and the Beast.
I was a Teenage Fairy by Francesca Lia BlockA feisty, sexy fairy helps a young woman heal traumas from her past.
Check it out!
15 yr old musician J.J. Liddy leaves his small, Irish town and travels to the land of the fairies to search for time so he can give it to his busy mother, but when he gets there, he discovers that the inhabitants are in trouble and learns about his family's secret history
Dangerous Angels by Francesca Lia BlockA collection of post-modern fairy tales that chronicle the interwoven lives of Weetzie Bat, her friend Dirk, and their lovers Duck and My Secret Agent Man. A must read for fans of fantasy!
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