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The top fantasy books
Northern Lights (His Dark Materials)Northern Lights (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
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the film to be released shortly, an outstanding book with breathtaking ideas
The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials)The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
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a superb continuation, adding new scope to an already outstandingly three dimensional world
The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials)The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
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personally my favourite book of all time.
SabrielSabriel by Garth Nix
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equalling harry potter in its adult/child readership, this book tells the tale of a feisty heroine wielding an innovative magic in comparison to many ordinary fantasies
LiraelLirael by Garth Nix
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the continuation (set many years later) that explores the truly layered character of lirael
AbhorsenAbhorsen by Garth Nix
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the finale that has a grander scope, yet remains equal in heart
Mister Monday (The Keys to the Kingdom)Mister Monday (The Keys to the Kingdom) by Garth Nix
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nix once again proves his brilliance in the construction of a new world and story,
Grim Tuesday (The Keys to the Kingdom)Grim Tuesday (The Keys to the Kingdom) by Garth Nix
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the second in the Keys To The Kingdom septet that shows that these books will not fast run out of pace and excitement
Drowned Wednesday (The Keys to the Kingdom)Drowned Wednesday (The Keys to the Kingdom) by Garth Nix
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the fast pace adventures continue, with an out of this world pirate adventure
Sir Thursday (The Keys to the Kingdom)Sir Thursday (The Keys to the Kingdom) by Garth Nix
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War And Pace! the great tragedy of these books is that they cant be put down, their salvation, i repeatedly pick them up again after
Lady Friday (The Keys to the Kingdom)Lady Friday (The Keys to the Kingdom) by Garth Nix
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like most fridays, i just cant wait for the weekend to come, despite a great series ending
Priestess of the White (Age of the Five)Priestess of the White (Age of the Five) by Trudi Canavan
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an outstanding author, loved the world over this start to the trilogy, show her ability to construct a world ready to be torn apart, read the following two
The Magicians' Guild (Black Magician Trilogy)The Magicians' Guild (Black Magician Trilogy) by Trudi Canavan
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the first of her other trilogy, which explores the class divide in a magical way, yet again catch the whole trilogy
GiftsGifts by Ursula Le Guin
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Le guin may lack Rowlings wow factor, but in the fight for a fantasy that is bold in its message this book wins.(followed by Voices and Powers)
The Tales of the Otori Trilogy: "Across the Nightingale Floor" , "Grass for His Pillow" , "Brilliance of the Moon" (Tales of the Otori)The Tales of the Otori Trilogy: "Across the Nightingale Floor" , "Grass for His Pillow" , "Brilliance of the Moon" (Tales of the Otori) by Lian Hearn
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a trilogy that forms the centre of a quintet, a young boy discovers his destiny as he realises he has all the powers of the ninja-likeTribe, and all the strength of heart of the warrior classes
The Harsh Cry of the HeronThe Harsh Cry of the Heron by Lian Hearn
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the breathtaking end to this set of books set in the beautiful east, which explores the great themes of love,jealousy, war and self sacrifice
Heaven's Net is WideHeaven's Net is Wide by Lian Hearn
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the prequel that though the outcome is assured the events remain masterfully described
The Gift (Pellinor)The Gift (Pellinor) by Alison Croggon
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freed fom slavery,given a gift,shown a power,enslaved to a destiny. this set of four books leaves me breathless and often choked with emotion