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Myth and magic: the Matter of Britain lives on
The SilmarillionThe Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien
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A haunting and beautiful history of the Western world before it took its present shape
The HobbitThe Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Written for children but carrying the seeds of a deeper story
The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary EditionThe Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary Edition by J.R.R. Tolkien
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A quest to save - for a while at least - the realm of Middle-Earth from the power of evil
The Once and Future KingThe Once and Future King by T. H. White
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The Arthurian legend reinterpreted, full of insight and compassion
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen (Collins Voyager)The Weirdstone of Brisingamen (Collins Voyager) by Alan Garner
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The otherworld suddenly makes itself known in rural Cheshire
The Moon of Gomrath (Collins Voyager)The Moon of Gomrath (Collins Voyager) by Alan Garner
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The sequel to the Weirdstone: original and yet deeply rooted - see the author's suggestions for further reading!
Elidor (Collins Modern Classics)Elidor (Collins Modern Classics) by Alan Garner
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The Four Hallows turn up in Manchester. Beautiful and frightening.
The Mabinogion (Penguin Classics)The Mabinogion (Penguin Classics) by none
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Best read aloud: tales translated from the Welsh of a thousand years ago
The Complete Chronicles of Narnia: Gift Book ("The Chronicles of Narnia")The Complete Chronicles of Narnia: Gift Book ("The Chronicles of Narnia") by C. S. Lewis
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Written for children so that even adults can understand. All seven books in one beautifully produced volume.
Over Sea, Under Stone (Puffin Books)Over Sea, Under Stone (Puffin Books) by Susan Cooper
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The first of five books: the others are The Dark Is Rising, Greenwitch, The Grey King and Silver on the Tree. Read them all!
Puck of Pook's Hill (Penguin Popular Classics)Puck of Pook's Hill (Penguin Popular Classics) by Rudyard Kipling
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Vivid short stories capturing episodes of history, myth and legend. Read Rewards and Fairies too!
That Hideous StrengthThat Hideous Strength by C. S. Lewis
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Merlin is released from his long captivity: and the Pendragon returns...
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1)Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1) by J.K. Rowling
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Harry and Dumbledore: Arthur and Merlin. Read all the others as well! There are some complicated ideas lurking within the drama and comedy.
Le Morte Darthur: The Winchester Manuscript (Oxford World's Classics)Le Morte Darthur: The Winchester Manuscript (Oxford World's Classics) by Thomas Malory
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A mediaeval retelling of a much older story: its popularity ensured the legend's survival.
Idylls of the King (Penguin Classics)Idylls of the King (Penguin Classics) by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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A Victorian interpretation: but the poet's heart and soul went into this. Beautiful and sad.