Discover books similar to "Marianne Dreams"

Madeleine L'Engle

A Wrinkle in Time

This Newberry Medal winner is a classic science fiction novel that follows Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin as they travel through time and space to rescue Meg and Charles' father from a terrible evil. Like 'Marianne Dreams,' this book explores the power of imagination and the strength of childhood friendships.

Joan Aiken

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

This is the first book in Aiken's Wolves Chronicles, a series of adventure novels set in an alternate history of England. The story follows two cousins, Bonnie and Sylvia, as they try to escape from the clutches of the evil Miss Slighcarp and her wolfish henchmen. Like 'Marianne Dreams,' this book features strong female protagonists, a gothic atmosphere, and a sense of danger and adventure.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

This classic children's novel tells the story of Mary Lennox, a young girl who is sent to live with her uncle in the English countryside after her parents die. There, she discovers a secret garden that has been locked up for years, and with the help of a local boy, Dickon, she sets about restoring it to its former glory. Like 'Marianne Dreams,' this book explores the healing power of nature and the importance of friendship and connection.

Norton Juster

The Phantom Tollbooth

This whimsical novel follows Milo, a bored young boy who receives a mysterious tollbooth in the mail. When he drives his toy car through it, he is transported to a magical kingdom filled with puns, wordplay, and adventure. Like 'Marianne Dreams,' this book celebrates the power of imagination and the joy of discovery.

Susan Cooper

The Dark Is Rising

This is the second book in Cooper's Dark Is Rising Sequence, a series of five fantasy novels set in England and Wales. The story follows Will Stanton, a young boy who discovers that he is the last of the Old Ones, a group of immortal beings who have been guarding the world from the forces of darkness for thousands of years. Like 'Marianne Dreams,' this book explores the boundary between the real and the imaginary, and the power of imagination to shape our experiences.

George Selden

The Cricket in Times Square

This Newberry Honor Book tells the story of a country cricket named Chester who finds himself in the middle of Times Square in New York City. There, he befriends a streetwise cat named Tucker and a little boy named Mario, and together they set about making Chester feel at home in the big city. Like 'Marianne Dreams,' this book celebrates the power of friendship and the joy of discovery.

Mary Norton

The Borrowers

This classic children's novel tells the story of the Clock family, a group of tiny people who live in the walls and floors of an old house in England. When their home is threatened by a human boy, they must borrow (steal) items from the humans to survive. Like 'Marianne Dreams,' this book explores the boundary between the real and the imaginary, and the power of imagination to shape our experiences.

Lloyd Alexander

The Book of Three

This is the first book in Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain, a series of five fantasy novels set in the mythical kingdom of Prydain. The story follows Taran, an assistant pig-keeper, as he sets out on a quest to save his land from the evil Horned King. Like 'Marianne Dreams,' this book features strong female protagonists, a gothic atmosphere, and a sense of danger and adventure.

Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

This Newberry Medal winner tells the story of Aerin, a young princess who must prove herself to her father, the king, and the people of her kingdom. When a dragon threatens the land, Aerin sets out on a quest to slay it and save her people. Like 'Marianne Dreams,' this book features a strong female protagonist, a gothic atmosphere, and a sense of danger and adventure.

Kelly Barnhill

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

This Newberry Medal winner tells the story of a young girl, Luna, who is accidentally given moonlight by a witch as a baby. As she grows up, Luna discovers that she has magical powers, and she sets out on a quest to find her true home. Like 'Marianne Dreams,' this book explores the power of imagination and the importance of friendship and connection.