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Dennis L. McKiernan

Once Upon a Summer Day

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Part of "Faery" series

"Once Upon a Summer Day" by Dennis L. McKiernan is a captivating high fantasy novel that takes readers on an unforgettable journey through a world of magic, wonder, and adventure. The story is set in the enchanting realm of of of

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Guy Gavriel Kay

The Summer Tree

The first book in the Fionavar Tapestry trilogy, The Summer Tree follows five university students who are transported to a magical world and become embroiled in its conflicts. Like Once Upon a Summer Day, this book features a richly detailed fantasy world and a strong sense of adventure.

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Robin McKinley

The Blue Sword

In The Blue Sword, a young woman named Harry Crewe is taken to the desert kingdom of Damar, where she becomes a key player in the fight against an invading army. This book shares Once Upon a Summer Day's focus on strong female protagonists and epic battles.

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Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

The Hero and the Crown tells the story of Aerin, a princess who must prove herself by battling dragons and other mythical creatures. This book, like Once Upon a Summer Day, features a richly detailed fantasy world and a strong, determined heroine.

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Susan Cooper

The Dark Is Rising

The second book in the Dark Is Rising sequence, The Dark Is Rising follows a young boy named Will Stanton as he discovers his destiny as the last of the Old Ones, a group of powerful beings who must battle the forces of darkness. This book shares Once Upon a Summer Day's focus on myth and legend, as well as its sense of adventure.

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D.M. Cornish

The Foundling

The Foundling is the first book in the Monster Blood Tattoo series, which follows the adventures of a young foundling named Rossamund as he trains to become a lamplighter in the service of the Emperor. This book shares Once Upon a Summer Day's sense of adventure and its richly detailed fantasy world.

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Megan Whalen Turner

The Thief

The Thief tells the story of a young thief named Gen who is recruited by the king to steal a legendary artifact. This book shares Once Upon a Summer Day's focus on adventure and its well-developed characters.

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Ursula K. Le Guin

A Wizard of Earthsea

The first book in the Earthsea Cycle, A Wizard of Earthsea follows the adventures of a young wizard named Ged as he learns to control his powers and battles dark forces. This book shares Once Upon a Summer Day's focus on magic and its sense of adventure.

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Ursula K. Le Guin

The Tombs of Atuan

The second book in the Earthsea Cycle, The Tombs of Atuan follows a young priestess named Arha as she discovers the truth about her religion and her own identity. This book shares Once Upon a Summer Day's focus on myth and legend, as well as its sense of adventure.

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Joseph Campbell

The Hero With a Thousand Faces

The Hero with a Thousand Faces is a nonfiction work that explores the concept of the hero's journey, a common narrative structure in myth and legend. This book shares Once Upon a Summer Day's focus on myth and legend, and can provide insight into the themes and motifs present in the book.

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T.H. White

The Once and Future King

The Once and Future King is a retelling of the legend of King Arthur, following his life from his childhood as the

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