Fantasy and Faerytales for Slightly Older Folks

A Listmania! list by "iconcat"
 
Howl's Moving Castle
1.  Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
The list author says:
  "The first Jones book I ever read. Still one of my favorites. Features everything you'll need in a good fantasy; action, humour and romance. The book I always recommend to my friends."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)

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Fire and Hemlock
2.  Fire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones
The list author says:
  "Jones for slightly older folks. Lots of suspence. Superb."
£7.19   Used & New from: £2.57
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

The Two Princesses of Bamarre
3.  The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine
The list author says:
  "Wonderful fantasy. Go read it -I dare you."
£8.09   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Winter Rose
4.  Winter Rose by Patricia A. McKillip
The list author says:
  "As a retelling of the story of Tam Lin, it tells the heartbreaking story of Roise and her sister, of a young man trapped in the past and of love that goes beyond time and space."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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Dragonsong (The Dragon Books)
5.  Dragonsong (The Dragon Books) by Anne McCaffrey
The list author says:
  "First book about Menolly, a young girl who wants to be a harper. My favorite of all McCaffrey's books"
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Ombria In Shadow
6.  Ombria In Shadow by Patricia McKillip
The list author says:
  "As with all McKillip's books, Ombria is simply beatiful. Pure Poetry. And my all-time favorite."
£4.43   Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Collins Modern Classics - The Changeover
7.  Collins Modern Classics - The Changeover by Margaret Mahy
The list author says:
  "The changeover is a wickedly brilliant book about a girl who discovers her potential. Always worth a read."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Artemis Fowl
8.  Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
The list author says:
  "I laughed until I died. Almost. Great, great book."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (196 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle Trilogy)
9.  A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle Trilogy) by Libba Bray
The list author says:
  "Set in the Victorian age, it combines the best of several worlds. There’s India and England, boarding school, murders and mysterious pendants, all mixed up with first love and fantasy."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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Neverwhere
10.  Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "A magical read -a journey of the underside of this world. My first Gaiman."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews)

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5)
11.  Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5) by J. K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "Harry Potter -famous wizard and champion of the Good Side- takes another step into the darkness. Wonderful."
£11.04   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (967 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Tithe (A Modern Tale of Faerie)
12.  Tithe (A Modern Tale of Faerie) by Holly Black
The list author says:
  "Sinister faeries, evil knights-in-shining-armours and changelings. Black has written a perfect YA book for anyone who loves urban faerytales."
£5.24   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set)
13.  The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "Do I need to introduce this one? The godfather of all fantasy."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (601 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Magic Toyshop (Virago Modern Classics)
14.  The Magic Toyshop (Virago Modern Classics) by Angela Carter
The list author says:
  "Not your everyday fairytale. Actually almost not a fairytale, but rather an ominous story of growing up, of living and of dying."
£4.47   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Beauty
15.  Beauty by Robin McKinley
The list author says:
  "A retelling of the old folktale of Beauty and the Beast. I bring this book with me everywhere."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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