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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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