Books like 'Stars of Darkover'
Readers who enjoyed Stars of Darkover by Deborah J. Ross, Elisabeth Waters, Robin Wayne Bailey, Rachel Manjia Brown, Barb Caffrey, Debra Doyle, Gabrielle Harbowy, Steven Harper, Shariann Lewitt, Vera Nazarian, Diana L. Paxson, Janni Lee Simner, Kari Sperring, Judith Tarr, Ann Sharp, James D. Macdonald, Rosemary Edghill, Rebecca Fox & Leslie Fish also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Dragonriders of Pern-4v by Anne McCaffrey
10 ratingsIncludes Moreta, The White Dragon, Dragonquest, and... -
![The Archive of Magic: The Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald by Signe Bergstrom]()
The Archive of Magic: The Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald by Signe Bergstrom
10 ratingsNewt, Tina, Queenie, and Jacob, the beloved heroes of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, are back! In The Archive of Magic, an exciting, full-color companion volume to Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, readers are transported behind the scenes of J.K... -
![Heroes of the Dustbin by Tyler Whitesides]()
Heroes of the Dustbin by Tyler Whitesides
10 ratingsAlthough their enemies are powerful, their allies few, Spencer and his team of Rebels are not giving up! But what chance do a handful of kids and one rescued janitor have against the combined evil of the Founding Witches and the Sweepers? Can the Rebels close the source of all Glop and stop the Toxites once and for all—or is the world doomed to fall under the control of the sinister Bureau of... -
![Lizzy and the Cloud by Terry Fan]()
Lizzy and the Cloud by Terry Fan
10 ratingsFrom the critically acclaimed, award-winning creators of Ocean Meets Sky and The Night Gardener comes a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows.It’s a little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn’t mind. She’s not looking for a big one or a fancy one, just one that’s right for her. And she finds it in Milo... -
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![The Language of Power by Rosemary Kirstein]()
The Language of Power by Rosemary Kirstein
12 ratingsRosemary Kirstein's acclaimed epic continues, as a servant of truth journeys through a world where the powerful rule by lies.The steerswomen were seekers, collectors of knowledge, and whatever they learned was free for the asking. The wizards also had knowledge–the knowledge to command nature itself–but they jealously guarded their dark wisdom... -
![Reign of Mist by D.G. Swank]()
Reign of Mist by D.G. Swank
6 ratingsBook two of the Book of Sindal series. (Rowan)Rowan might be the firstborn of the Whelan sisters, but her magic is far from first class. Outshone by her younger sisters’ rare and powerful gifts hasn’t been easy, but she has always taken her position as leader of their family seriously... -
![When the Sky Is Like Lace by Elinor Lander Horwitz]()
When the Sky Is Like Lace by Elinor Lander Horwitz
6 ratingsWhat happens when it's bimulous and the sky is like lace? Strange and splendid things! Otters sing, trees dance, and the grass is like gooseberry jam. There's a special party that anyone can attend. Anyone, that is, who knows the rules and isn't afraid of plum-purple shadows, can cook spaghetti and would like to teach a new song to the otters... -
![Return to Roar by Jenny McLachlan]()
Return to Roar by Jenny McLachlan
8 ratingsThe imaginary world they created has been waiting for them to come back.Twins Arthur and Rose created the magical world of Roar when they were very young, and until recently, they’d all but forgotten it exists. But when the villain who still haunts their nightmares kidnaps their grandfather, Roar becomes part of their lives again...Categorized as:
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![The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery, Laura Catalan]()
The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery, Laura Catalan
8 ratingsA heartwarming story about family, friendship and finding your inner fire.Between bullies at school and changes at home, Charlie Challinor finds life a bit scary. And when he's made guardian of a furry fox cub called Cadno, things get a whole lot scarier.Because Cadno isn't just any fox: he's a firefox - the only one of his kind - and a sinister hunter from another world is on his trail...Categorized as:
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![Riddles and Danger by Bryan Chick]()
Riddles and Danger by Bryan Chick
10 ratingsNoah, Megan, Richie, and Ella are the Action Scouts; friends whose tree house overlooks the Clarksville City Zoo. When they discover a magical world hidden within the zoo, they are swept away on an adventure in which penguins can fly, a mysterious figure lurks in the shadows, and the scouts are enlisted to help Mr. Darby, who is in charge of the Secret Zoo... -
![Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig]()
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig
30 ratingsSTORIES TO GO!Sylvester the donkey finds a magic pebble and unthinkingly wishes himself turned into a rock when he's frightened by a lion. How Sylvester is eventually reunited with his loving parents is a tender, magical tale of the transforming power of love. This Caldecott Medal-winning book is a modern classic beloved by children everywhere... -
![Sea of Sorrows by Michelle West]()
Sea of Sorrows by Michelle West
12 ratingsThe ancient Powers have awakened, and new allegiances are forged. As the rightful heir of the Dominion seeks to overthrow the man who killed his entire family, the Voyani embark upon the Sea of Sorrows to find the lost Cities of Man—a journey that seems certain to lead to a deadly confrontation with the Lord of Night... -
![Magic Trap by Jacqueline Davies]()
Magic Trap by Jacqueline Davies
12 ratingsJessie and Evan Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, unmasked a bell thief, and stood at opposite ends over the right to keep secrets. Now they are creating a magic show--a professional magic show, in their own backyard! They practice, they study, and they practice some more... -
![Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor]()
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor
12 ratingsA determined snail.A plump cabbage.A truly epic journey . . .In a book as cheerful and charming as Snail himself, Corey Tabor tells a winning tale of a slow but steady snail, whose determination and kindness bring him the best reward of all: friendship... -
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![It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan, Eric Fan]()
It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan, Eric Fan
14 ratingsFrom the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back—and the wonder that fell from the sky.It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it’s an egg. Others, a gumdrop... -
![Black Moon by Romina Russell]()
Black Moon by Romina Russell
16 ratingsBook 3 in the breathtaking sci-fi space saga inspired by astrology that will stun fans of the Illuminae Files and Starbound series. One final secret stands between Rho and the enemy... -
![Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell]()
Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell
18 ratingsWinner of the 2018 Caldecott MedalA girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too. How will they find their way home?Paintings rich with feeling tell this satisfying story of friendship and trust. Wolf in the Snow is a book set on a wintry night that will spark imaginations and warm hearts, from Matthew Cordell, author of Trouble Gum and Another Brother...Categorized as:
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![On the Trail by Kiki Thorpe]()
On the Trail by Kiki Thorpe
6 ratingsFour best friends—Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby—travel to Never Land, where they find adventure, friendship, and . . . mystery! When the girls realize that animal talent fairy Fawn is missing, the search is on. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for readers ages 6 to 9—The Never Girls!From the Trade Paperback edition... -
![Snapdragon Way by T.L. Haddix]()
Snapdragon Way by T.L. Haddix
6 ratingsBook Eight in the Firefly Hollow Series. When Eli Campbell is discharged after an accident ends his career in the Army, he isn't sure what kind of homecoming to expect. Shoot, he's not even sure what kind of homecoming he deserves. He did a lot of stupid things as a teenager, and he made a lot of rash decisions that hurt several people... -
![The Story of the Blue Planet by Andri Snær Magnason]()
The Story of the Blue Planet by Andri Snær Magnason
8 ratingsBrimir and Hulda are best friends who live on a small island on a beautiful blue planet where there are only children and no adults. Their planet is wild and at times dangerous, but everything is free, everyone is their friend, and each day is more exciting than the last. One day a rocket ship piloted by a strange-looking adult named Gleesome Goodday crashes on the beach... -
![Time of the Eagle by Sherryl Jordan]()
Time of the Eagle by Sherryl Jordan
8 ratingsI was the first child born to a hunted people, in the first winter of their flight...Categorized as:
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![The Whales' Song by Dyan Sheldon]()
The Whales' Song by Dyan Sheldon
8 ratingsThis poetic, rhythmic text tells how a small girl believes the whales will come - as they did in past times - and fill the oceans, as big as the hills . . . as peaceful as the moon. Day after day, Lilly waits by the shore. If only she knew the secret of the whales' song... -
![The Midnight Fair by Gideon Sterer]()
The Midnight Fair by Gideon Sterer
8 ratingsAs darkness falls on the fairgrounds, the animals venture out of the woods for one magical, memorable night! An exhilarating wordless picture book.Far from the city, but not quite the countryside, lies a fairground. When night comes and the fair is empty, something unexpected happens... -
![The Secret of Ashona by Kaza Kingsley, James Ng]()
The Secret of Ashona by Kaza Kingsley, James Ng
10 ratingsErec Rex might still become king—but the closer he gets, the more dangerous his tasks become.Given his romance brewing with Bethany, the discovery that his siblings are secretly king and queen of the Fairy world, and the knowledge that the Stain brothers are growing more and more underhanded, Erec Rex isn’t exactly in an ideal state of mind to face his next two tasks... -
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![A Dandelion Wish by Kiki Thorpe]()
A Dandelion Wish by Kiki Thorpe
12 ratingsKate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby are special girls. They know how to travel between their hometown and Never Land—through a broken slat in a backyard fence. But what happens when the fence is repaired . . -
![Exile's Gate by C.J. Cherryh]()
Exile's Gate by C.J. Cherryh
15 ratingsMorgaine must meet her greatest challenge—Gault, who is both human and alien, and also seeks control of the world and its Gate. She will meet the true Gatemaster—a mysterious lord with power as great, or greater, than her own...Categorized as:
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![Leven Thumps and the Ruins of Alder by Obert Skye]()
Leven Thumps and the Ruins of Alder by Obert Skye
20 ratings"Do you think he'll be able to do it?" Clover asked, worried. "I'm not sure," Geth replied, amazed by his own doubt. "I'm not sure." In the fifth and final volume of the epic saga of Leven Thumps, all of Foo is rushing madly to exit the realm of dreams while Leven is headed in the opposite direction. Fate snatches him to the island of Alder, where he is poised to pass or fail the final test... -
![World's End by Jake Halpern, Peter Kujawinski]()
World's End by Jake Halpern, Peter Kujawinski
6 ratingsEver since returning from Dormia, Alfonso has enjoyed sleeping in a bed like anormal person. No more waking up at the top of a tree or the edge of a cliff. In fact, no sleepwalking at all. But then, while visiting France on a class trip, Alfonso feels that strange andfamiliar pull of sleep. Upon waking, he finds himself in the belly of a ship headedto Egypt... -
![The Lost Realm by J.D. Rinehart]()
The Lost Realm by J.D. Rinehart
6 ratingsFamily secrets combine with fantasy in this epic tale of battle, magic, strange creatures, power, and fate, in a sweeping new middle grade series that Publishers Weekly called “Game of Thrones on a mellow day.”The kingdom of Toronia is being torn apart by civil war. The kingdom’s only hope comes in the form of illegitimate triplets, who are prophesied to kill the king and rule together in peace... -
![Stories for Children by Isaac Bashevis Singer]()
Stories for Children by Isaac Bashevis Singer
6 ratingsThirty-six stories by the Nobel Prize winner, including some of his most famous such as "Zlateh the Goat," "Mazel and Shlimazel," and "The Fools of Chelm and the Stupid Carp."Stories for Children is a 1984 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year... -
![Mary Poppins Returns by Kathy McCullough]()
Mary Poppins Returns by Kathy McCullough
6 ratingsIn Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” an all new sequel with a fresh sensibility that celebrates the spirit of the original, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives. This novelization of the film features eight pages of full-color film stills... -
![Rules for Thieves by Alexandra Ott]()
Rules for Thieves by Alexandra Ott
6 ratingsAfter twelve-year-old orphan, Alli Rosco, is cursed with a deadly spell, she must join the legendary Thieves Guild in order to try and save herself in this high-stakes debut.Twelve-year-old Alli Rosco is smart, resourceful, and totally incapable of keeping her mouth shut... -
![Havenstar by Glenda Larke]()
Havenstar by Glenda Larke
6 ratingsThe Eight Stabilities are islands of order surrounded by corrupting, lethal chaos-and the chaos is encroaching.All Keris Kaylen ever wanted was to be a mapmaker like her father. Instead, she finds herself on the run into the realm of Carasma, the Unmaker Lord of Chaos... -
![Thornghost by Tone Almhjell]()
Thornghost by Tone Almhjell
6 ratingsSomething strange is happening to the woods and water around Niklas Summerhill’s home: Animals are dying, Niklas’s grandmother doesn’t seem like herself, and his uncle is suddenly lost in grief over his sister, Niklas’s mother, who died seven years ago. When Niklas discovers an ancient key, he and his talking lynx companion, Secret, leave home behind to travel to a different realm... -
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![Anna's Icy Adventure by Elise Allen, Walt Disney Company]()
Anna's Icy Adventure by Elise Allen, Walt Disney Company
6 ratingsWalt Disney Animation Studios presents an epic tale of adventure and comedy with Frozen . When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a young dreamer, must team up with Kristoff, a daring mountain man, and his reindeer on the grandest of journeys to find Anna's sister, the Snow Queen Elsa, and put an end to her icy spell... -
![Immutable by Cidney Swanson]()
Immutable by Cidney Swanson
6 ratingsSeventeen year old Martina, raised as part of Helmann's elite Angel Corps, wants nothing more than to rebuild the life she lost because of Helmann's lies. In a single afternoon, she discovers the truth about the woman who raised her and the boyfriend she thought she'd never see again... -
![World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms by Christie Golden, Blizzard Entertainment]()
World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms by Christie Golden, Blizzard Entertainment
6 ratingsFor over a quarter of a century, players of Warcraft and World of Warcraft have been treated to a treasure trove of artifacts, gear, weaponry, and trinkets of both awe and amusement. Now players can get an in-depth look at the items they have collected…and some they might not have just yet... -
![Sugar Cane: A Caribbean Rapunzel by Patricia Storace, Raúl Colón]()
Sugar Cane: A Caribbean Rapunzel by Patricia Storace, Raúl Colón
6 ratings"You live in a tower without a stair, Sugar Cane, Sugar Cane, let down your hair." Stolen away from her parents on her first birthday by island sorceress Madam Fate, beautiful Sugar Cane grows up in a tower overlooking the sea. With only a pet green monkey named Callaloo for company, Sugar Cane is lonely-her only consolation is her love of music... -
![War of the Black Curtain by James Dashner]()
War of the Black Curtain by James Dashner
8 ratingsThe Black Curtain has ripped open, massive and dark. The Stompers swarm through it, elusive and frightening. The Black Coma consumes the people of the Earth. Shadow Ka rule the lands with a mighty vengeance. Everything has come to a head, and the world is grim. Jimmy Fincher is the only one who can save it. To accomplish the impossible, he must solve the Riddle of the Red Disk... -
![Corações de neve by Raphael Draccon]()
Corações de neve by Raphael Draccon
10 ratingsNova Ether é um mundo protegido por poderosos avatares em forma de fadas-amazonas. Um dia, porém, cansadas das falhas dos seres racionais, algumas delas se voltaram contra as antigas raças. E assim nasceu a Era Antiga. Hoje, Arzallum, o Maior dos Reinos, tem um novo rei, e a esperada Era Nova se inicia.Entretanto, coisas estranhas continuam a acontecer.. -
![Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone]()
Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone
14 ratings“A thrillingly wild adventure.” —Jonathan Stroud, author of the Lockwood and Co. and Bartimaeus series A cursed girl and a young inventor join forces to search for an ancient, forgotten song with the power to bring down a wicked Queen in this epic fantasy adventure perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon and Furthermore... -
![The Parent Agency by David Baddiel]()
The Parent Agency by David Baddiel
16 ratingsA boy travels to an alternate world where kids get to choose their own parents in this zany, internationally bestselling adventure, which combines the be-careful-what-you-wish-for humor of The Chocolate Touch with the classic appeal of Roald Dahl.Barry Bennett is sick of his parents. They’re boring, they’re too strict, and it’s their fault his name is Barry... -
![Auntie Claus by Elise Primavera]()
Auntie Claus by Elise Primavera
16 ratingsAuntie Claus is just another eccentric New Yorker--or is she? Young Sophie has often wondered about her unusual great-aunt, Auntie Claus. She lives in penthouse 25C at the Bing Cherry Hotel and is "so "curioso! After all, Auntie Claus serves Christmas cookies all year long and her tree is always the best-decorated in the city. And then there's her annual "business trip," right around the holidays... -
![The Heritage of Hastur by Marion Zimmer Bradley]()
The Heritage of Hastur by Marion Zimmer Bradley
16 ratingsNominated for a Hugo Award, and described as "Bradley's best [Darkover] novel" by Locus, The Heritage of Hastur tells the complex and compelling tale of the early life of Regis Hastur, Darkover's greatest monarch. It also spins the terrifying and heartbreaking story of those who sought to control the deadly Sharra Matrix, and of how Lew Alton met and lost his greatest love, Marjorie Scott... -
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![Alice the Fairy by David Shannon]()
Alice the Fairy by David Shannon
18 ratingsCaldecott Honor artist and bestselling author David Shannon's warm and funny new picture book introduces Alice, a mischievous little girl with a "No, David" nose for trouble and a magic wand.Alice has a nose for trouble, but luckily she's a fairy--a Temporary Fairy... -
![Stanley and the Magic Lamp by Jeff Brown, Macky Pamintuan]()
Stanley and the Magic Lamp by Jeff Brown, Macky Pamintuan
14 ratingsDon’t miss this magical Flat Stanley chapter book adventure!Stanley Lambchop has found a real magic lamp with a genie inside! The genie tells Stanley he can wish for anything in the world: fame, a magical pet, superpowers—you name it.When Stanley's family finds out about the genie, they have some wishes, too... -
![Masterpiece for Bess by Lara Bergen, Walt Disney Company]()
Masterpiece for Bess by Lara Bergen, Walt Disney Company
14 ratingsMessy, creative Bess is perfectly happy creating her paintings in her out-of- the-way studio, never worrying about what the other fairies think. But after she unveils a new portrait of Tinker Bell, she finds herself in a whirlwind of attention... -
![Fira and the Full Moon by Gail Herman]()
Fira and the Full Moon by Gail Herman
14 ratingsFira is a take-charge light-talent fairy, who never asks for help. So when all the fireflies come down with the firefly flu, who organizes light for Pixie Hollow? Fira. When three new light-talent fairies arrive on the same day, who volunteers to look after them? Fira... -
![Prilla and the Butterfly Lie by Kitty Richards, Andrzej Polkowski]()
Prilla and the Butterfly Lie by Kitty Richards, Andrzej Polkowski
14 ratingsPrilla just can't say no. When Nettle asks her to join in on caterpillar sheering for the second day in a row, Prilla tells a little white lie—she prefers butterflies to caterpillars. Then all the butterfly-herding talent fairies come down with a case of fairy pox, and because of her "love of butterflies," Prilla is asked to help out. But butterfly-herding is a lot harder than it sounds... -
![The Children of Kings by Deborah J. Ross, Marion Zimmer Bradley]()
The Children of Kings by Deborah J. Ross, Marion Zimmer Bradley
10 ratingsA Novel of Darkover®Millennia ago, the planet Darkover, a cold world orbiting a giant red sun, was settled by a lost colony ship from the Terran Federation. Alone on a new world, survivors interbred with the native chieri, psychically Gifted alien humanoids...
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