Books to take you to far away places

A Listmania! list by K-Bone Wallace "K-Bone" (England... I think...)
 
The Children of Green Knowe (Faber Children's Classics)
1.  The Children of Green Knowe (Faber Children's Classics) by Lucy M. Boston
The list author says:
  "This is the most magical book I've ever read. It was dramatised by the BBC back in '82 and was a part of my childhood. It remains my favourite book to this day."
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The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004)
2.  The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "It's Tolkien, what more do I have to say? Indeed, what more can I say that hasn't already been said?"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (601 customer reviews) | 5 customer discussions

Northern Lights: Adult Edition (His Dark Materials)
3.  Northern Lights: Adult Edition (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "Forget Harry Potter (which I never could get into) this is a far better author and concept. It has an appeal that is immediate and compelling and I urge people to read it."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (780 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

The Hobbit
4.  The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "The book that started it all. Fantastic."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (408 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Eye Of The World: Wheel of Time: Book 1 (The Wheel of Time)
5.  The Eye Of The World: Wheel of Time: Book 1 (The Wheel of Time) by Robert Jordan
The list author says:
  "A beautiful world, cunningly sculpted and lovingly portrayed. Tolkien might be hailed as a master of fantasy, but Robert Jorden is close to equaling the master."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (179 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Across the Nightingale Floor: Tales of the Otori Book 1
6.  Across the Nightingale Floor: Tales of the Otori Book 1 by Lian Hearn
The list author says:
  "A very magical world based on fuedal Japan. It is wonderfully portrayed and entrances the reader perfectly."
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The Mabinogion (Everyman)
7.  The Mabinogion (Everyman) by George Jones
The list author says:
  "Though the names might be a bit difficult to pronounce (even for someone with family in Wales) this remains one of the best collections of myths and legends around."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The Colour of Magic: The First  Discworld Novel
8.  The Colour of Magic: The First Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "A very difficult feat to pull off successfully. However, Pratchett has improved and this remains the foundation of his strange and much loved creation."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (124 customer reviews)

Journey to the Centre of the Earth (Penguin Popular Classics)
9.  Journey to the Centre of the Earth (Penguin Popular Classics) by Jules Peabody Verne
The list author says:
  "A magnificent novel from the God of Science Fiction. Verne remains for me the best sci-fi authoer ever and this is a must for any of his fans or for those new to his work."
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20,000 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
10.  20,000 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
The list author says:
  "The best sci-fi book around. The novel contains stunning detail and isn't just about Captain Nemo. You can learn so much about the world of the period without delving too deep. A masterpiece."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Customer Discussions about products in this list
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Religous controvesy 4 22 days ago
What Book To Read? 1 3 Apr 2012
is A wheel of time series worth it? 11 17 Mar 2012
choices for lord of the rings and hobbit in hardback 1 14 Feb 2012
Exciting 2 5 Sep 2011
Boring 4 3 Aug 2011
A lot of Jules Verne's work does not even have Amazon customer reviews.How sad is that? 0 7 Mar 2011
Lord of the Rings Trivial Pursuit DVD game 0 16 Oct 2010
steampunk/gaslight novels-recommendations 0 9 Dec 2009
What's the cover image? 1 27 Oct 2008
Age range 2 30 Nov 2007
Robert Jordan RIP 0 18 Sep 2007
 
   

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