Books like 'Bestiary!'
Readers who enjoyed Bestiary! by Jack Dann, Joan Aiken, Tanith Lee, Howard Waldrop, A.E. Sandeling, Lucius Shepard, Esther M. Friesner, Michael Swanwick, L. Sprague de Camp, Ursula K. Le Guin, Jane Yolen, T.H. White, Poul Anderson, Karen Anderson, Gene Wolfe, Manly Wade Wellman & Rob Chilson also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Island of Graves by Lisa McMann
18 ratingsOn the brink of war, the fates of both Artimé and Quill are at stake in book six of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called “The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.”Alex and Aaron Stowe are at a crossroads.Everything Aaron has worked so hard to build in Quill has crumbled... -
![A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber]()
A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber
9 ratingsTwo villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after. Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She’s married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she’s paid for this fairytale... -
![Queen's Own by Mercedes Lackey]()
Queen's Own by Mercedes Lackey
18 ratingsThis is the 3 in 1 book of the Queen's Own trilogy. It contains Arrows of the Queen, Arrow's Flight, and Arrow's Fall. These books were only released originally as paperbacks... -
![Island of Legends by Lisa McMann]()
Island of Legends by Lisa McMann
20 ratingsUncover adventure and dangerous secrets in book four of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.As Alex grows more confident in his role as the mage of Artime, he expands his skills and brings his first creature to life with results that are both painful and wonderful... -
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![Sun Warrior by P.C. Cast]()
Sun Warrior by P.C. Cast
14 ratingsThe blockbuster bestselling series is back! #1 New York Times bestselling author of the House of Night series, P.C. Cast, brings us Sun Warrior, an epic fantasy set in a world where humans, their animal allies, and the earth itself has been drastically changed... -
![Skyfire by Jess E. Owen]()
Skyfire by Jess E. Owen
8 ratingsThe second book in the Summer King Chronicles, by Jess E. Owen.Shard is a gryfon in exile from the pride of the Silver Isles. After learning of the injustices wrought by the Red King he once served loyally, Shard now seeks to fulfill the promise of the legendary Summer King, who is destined to bring peace and balance when he appears...Categorized as:
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![Storm of Sharks by Curtis Jobling]()
Storm of Sharks by Curtis Jobling
12 ratingsThe epic Wereworld saga continues as Drew Ferran—werewolf, leader of people, and the rightful king of Lyssia—battles the evil Catlords who seek to oppress the kingdom. As the war’s scope widens, Drew and his allies take the fight to the high seas... -
![Dragon of Ash & Stars: The Autobiography of a Night Dragon by H. Leighton Dickson]()
Dragon of Ash & Stars: The Autobiography of a Night Dragon by H. Leighton Dickson
14 ratingsStormfall is a dragon born with a coat the colour of a starry night. When a violent storm strikes his island aerie, he is carried on hurricane winds into the complicated and sometimes cruel world of men. There, his journey takes him from fisher dragon to farmer, pit-fighting dragon to warrior, each step leading him closer to a remarkable destiny... -
![By the Silver Wind by Jess E. Owen]()
By the Silver Wind by Jess E. Owen
6 ratingsShard is a gryfon with a great destiny, and desperate to stop a war. He is hampered on his path to peace by would-be allies, old enmities and grudges between clans of creatures, and the ever-looming threat of the fear mongering wyrms...Categorized as:
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![A Shard of Sun by Jess E. Owen]()
A Shard of Sun by Jess E. Owen
6 ratingsShard is a gryfon entrusted with a great responsibility. A dragon of the Sunland has left her newborn kit to his care, and now Shard has difficult decisions to make about how best to keep the swiftly growing dragonet safe, while remaining true to his own destiny and the prophecy of the Summer King... -
![The Reckoning: The Legend of Oescienne by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson]()
The Reckoning: The Legend of Oescienne by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
6 ratingsA powerful dragon guardian, a headstrong heroine, and a destiny that will make them both the greatest legends of their time ... The epic conclusion is finally here! "Dragons, mysteries, and heroes of mythic proportions ... A great and very satisfying read." ★★★★★ Ever since leaving her home in Oescienne, Jahrra has known the fate awaiting her in the kingdom of Ghorium... -
![fantasia III by Geronimo Stilton]()
fantasia III by Geronimo Stilton
16 ratingsHoley cheese! Join Geronimo as he returns to the Kingdom of Fantasy for a third amazing adventure!In this 320-page, full-color hardcover adventure, Geronimo returns to the Kingdom of Fantasy when he learns that the Kingdom has fallen under an endless, freezing winter and the Queen of the Fairies is in danger... -
![Tales of the Feisty Druid Omnibus (Books 1-7): by Candy Crum, Michael Anderle]()
Tales of the Feisty Druid Omnibus (Books 1-7): by Candy Crum, Michael Anderle
10 ratingsShe missed the war, but she’ll be damned if she loses her chance for revenge. Ten years after fleeing Arcadia to save her life, Arryn is all grown up. She spent the past decade in the Dark Forest with the druids, training in warrior combat and battle magic.Now that Arcadia is safe and Arryn is more than capable of taking care of herself, she decides to go back in order to search for her father... -
![The Legend of Oescienne - The Ascending by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson]()
The Legend of Oescienne - The Ascending by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
6 ratingsMighty dragons, magical elves, mystical witches, and a strong heroine determined to save their world."If you love dragons, elves, and all the hallmarks of fantasy adventure, you'll love this continuing saga." ★★★★★A year has passed since the Tanaan dragon Jaax and his human ward, Jahrra, came to live within the protected boundaries of Lidien, the great City of Light... -
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![Emanate by Jamie Magee]()
Emanate by Jamie Magee
6 ratingsReturn to the world of Insight with EMANATE, the seventh installment of the addictive story that brings you to the forefront of your darkest fears and cradles you in the belief that each of us has our own divine fate. Emanate opens days after the final chapter of Enflame... -
![The Awakening by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson]()
The Awakening by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
6 ratingsGrowing up is never easy, but for Jahrra, seventeen years has brought its own unique share of hardships. She’s made both friends and enemies; has felt both joy and sorrow. Yet she has persevered through it all and has finally learned to know and accept who she is. Unfortunately, her trials and tribulations are only just beginning . . -
![Sombras da Noite Branca by Sandra Carvalho]()
Sombras da Noite Branca by Sandra Carvalho
6 ratingsO momento de todas as decisões aproxima-se. Halvard, o Filho do Dragão, espera ansiosamente a chegada da Noite Branca para assimilar o Conhecimento Absoluto e tornar-se um deus na Terra. Quase todos os seus inimigos foram destruídos; apenas o rei Ivarr do povo viquingue, os Guardiães das Lágrimas do Sol e da Lua e os Sacerdotes dos Penhascos ainda resistem... -
![Explorers on Black Ice Bridge by Alex Bell]()
Explorers on Black Ice Bridge by Alex Bell
8 ratingsIn the third magical Stella Starflake adventure the explorers meet gargoyles, sea-gremlins, mermaids, red devil squids - even a Gentleman Flamingo!Ice princess Stella Starflake and her father Felix are in trouble: President Fogg has expelled them from the Polar Bear Explorers' Club, and banned them from going on any further expeditions...Categorized as:
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![The Black Dragon by W.D. Newman]()
The Black Dragon by W.D. Newman
8 ratingsWith the witch defeated, the elves begin preparations to once again take up their vigil, guarding a black dragon from Crag named Zoltan. Merlin's last enchantment has kept the dragon asleep for centuries, but when Gabriel brings Hob along to inspect the dragon, the bumbling dwarf finds Merlin's staff and accidentally breaks the enchantment... -
![Dragonheart by Todd McCaffrey]()
Dragonheart by Todd McCaffrey
24 ratingsIn Dragon's Kin, bestselling author Anne McCaffrey did the unthinkable: for the first time ever, she invited another writer to join her in the skies of her most famous fictional creation. That writer was her son, Todd McCaffrey. Together, they penned a triumphant new chapter in the annals of the extraordinarily popular Dragonriders of Pern. Now, for the first time, Todd McCaffrey flies alone... -
![Explorers on Witch Mountain by Alex Bell]()
Explorers on Witch Mountain by Alex Bell
10 ratingsSecond book in the Polar Bear Explorer Club series. Stella Starflake Pearl is eagerly anticipating her next expedition. Suddenly disaster strikes when Stella’s father, Felix, is snatched by a fearsome witch. Stella must bring her magic ice princess tiara to Witch Mountain or she will never see Felix again! But no one ever returns from Witch Mountain.. -
![Ratha and Thistle-Chaser by Clare Bell]()
Ratha and Thistle-Chaser by Clare Bell
10 ratingsDrought has come to the prehistoric world of the Named. Under the leadership of the strong-willed Ratha, the clan of intelligent cats searches out new grazing land for the herd beasts upon which their survival depends. Miles away, on the coast, a young wild cat battles desperately for her own survival...Categorized as:
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![Monster Manual by E. Gary Gygax]()
Monster Manual by E. Gary Gygax
14 ratingsThis is the source to be used by referees and players for creating imaginative situations while playing the AD&D game. To compliment the original version, we've added new cover art! This manual is ideal for intermediate through advanced players,ages 10 and up... -
![The Demon's Den and Other Tales of Valdemar by Tanya Huff]()
The Demon's Den and Other Tales of Valdemar by Tanya Huff
6 ratingsTanya Huff delivers seven fantastical tales featuring the young Herald Jors, set in Mercedes Lackey’s legendary realm of Valdemar.In Valdemar, only the true of heart are Chosen to wear the Whites and become Heralds—guardians who journey throughout the nation upholding justice, making judgments, and combating evil in its many forms... -
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![Isadora Moon Has a Sleepover by Harriet Muncaster]()
Isadora Moon Has a Sleepover by Harriet Muncaster
6 ratingsFans of Vampirina and the Princess in Black series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire, totally unique--and totally ready for her first sleepover!When Isadora is invited to stay at her friend Zoe's house, she's so excited. Isadora has never been to a sleepover before! They're going to bake cakes, eat midnight snacks, and have endless magical giggles together... -
![J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World - The Dark Arts by Jody Revenson, J.K. Rowling]()
J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World - The Dark Arts by Jody Revenson, J.K. Rowling
6 ratingsCelebrate 20 years of Harry Potter magic! A fascinating guide to the Dark Arts of the Harry Potter films and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, these pages cover both dark wizards and the heroes who rise up to combat them - from Dumbledore's Army and the Order of the Phoenix to the Hogwarts Defence Against the Dark Arts class and the Aurors of MACUSA... -
![The Beginning by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson]()
The Beginning by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
6 ratingsTwelve years have passed since Jahrra arrived in Oescienne and became the responsibility of the old Korli dragon Hroombra; yet much can happen in twelve years. So far, Jahrra’s life has been filled with adventure, danger, friendship and even loss... -
![Legends of the Dragonrealm, Volume III by Richard A. Knaak]()
Legends of the Dragonrealm, Volume III by Richard A. Knaak
6 ratingsThe epic fantasy series Legends of the Dragonrealm continues in this omnibus edition by New York Times bestselling author Richard A. Knaak.. -
![Carbonel and Calidor: Being the Further Adventures of a Royal Cat by Barbara Sleigh]()
Carbonel and Calidor: Being the Further Adventures of a Royal Cat by Barbara Sleigh
6 ratingsThe third and final book in the Carbonel trilogy“There are many kinds of magic...and once magic is in your blood it attracts more magic,” says the royal cat Carbonel at the start of Carbonel and Calidor. Sure enough, Carbonel’s human friends Rosemary and John soon encounter magic in the form of a ring set with a fiery red stone that grants wishes to whoever wears it... -
![Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide by James Jacobs, Keith Baker]()
Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide by James Jacobs, Keith Baker
6 ratingsThe Best of All Possible WorldsDiscover the world of Golarion, the official campaign setting for the smash-hit Pathfinder Roleplaying Game! A time of lost prophecies grips the world, bringing with it an unending maelstrom, a tear in the fabric of reality, a surge of diabolism, and the endless threat of war... -
![The Dragon Defenders by James Russell]()
The Dragon Defenders by James Russell
6 ratingsThe wild and wonderful island home of Flynn and Paddy holds an incredible secret - dragons live there!But when evil boss The Pitbull finds out, he sends his men to kill one, and to bring back a dragon's egg, so that he can hatch it in his private zoo.Flynn and Paddy's job is to stop them, and protect the island's dragons... -
![Die gefesselte Göttin by Bernhard Hennen, Detlef Bierstedt]()
Die gefesselte Göttin by Bernhard Hennen, Detlef Bierstedt
6 ratingsNandalee und Gonvalon, die verwegensten unter den Drachenelfen, werden vor den Rat der mächtigen Himmelsschlangen gerufen, um nach dem Überfall auf die legendäre Blaue Halle Albenmarks einen ungeheuerlichen Racheakt vorzubereiten: Sie sollen die Menschen und ihre Götter an ihrer schwächsten Stelle, auf Nangog, treffen... -
![Die letzten Eiskrieger by Bernhard Hennen, Detlef Bierstedt]()
Die letzten Eiskrieger by Bernhard Hennen, Detlef Bierstedt
6 ratingsDie heißersehnte Fortsetzung der Drachenelfen-Saga! Im Feuer von Selinunt hat Nandalee ihren Geliebten und damit den Glauben an ihre Herren verloren. Während sich Elfen und Menschen zum ersten Mal in offener Schlacht am eisigen Himmel von Nangog begegnen, will sie nie wieder ihr Schwert für die Himmelsschlangen erheben... -
![Seducing the Sorcerer by Lee Welch]()
Seducing the Sorcerer by Lee Welch
8 ratingsHomeless and jobless, Fenn Todd has nearly run out of hope. All he has left is his longing for horses and the strength of his own two hands. But when he’s cheated into accepting a very ugly sackcloth horse, he’s catapulted into a world of magic, politics and desire. Fenn’s invited to stay at the black tower, home of the most terrifying man in the realm: Morgrim, the court sorcerer...Categorized as:
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![Claw the Giant Ape by Adam Blade]()
Claw the Giant Ape by Adam Blade
10 ratingsNew Beasts. Old Magic. Everyone in Avantia knows the terrors of the jungle: creatures that pluck men from the ground and eat them whole; plants whose rich scents could overwhelm a person at twenty paces. Few dare to enter--and fewer still return. But Tom has no choice... -
![Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them – Newt Scamander: A Movie Scrapbook (Fantastic Beasts Film Tie in) by Rick Barba]()
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them – Newt Scamander: A Movie Scrapbook (Fantastic Beasts Film Tie in) by Rick Barba
10 ratingsCelebrate 20 years of Harry Potter magic! Learn all about Newt Scamander and the incredible film from J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them... -
![Epos The Winged Flame by Adam Blade, Stephen Cole]()
Epos The Winged Flame by Adam Blade, Stephen Cole
12 ratingsOne boy's journey to save his village becomes a quest to save the Kingdom.Tom and Elenna must journey on to face the last of the Beasts enslaved by the evil wizard Malvel: the Winged Flame, a phoenix of terrible power. It has been been slowly awakening a long-dead volcano. If Tom and Elenna cannot stop the Beast in time, it could mean a deadly eruption...Categorized as:
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![Zepha The Monster Squid by Adam Blade]()
Zepha The Monster Squid by Adam Blade
12 ratingsWhen Tom defeated Epos the Winged Flame, he thought his Beast Quest was over. He was wrong. The Dark Wizard Malvel has returned with new Beasts and a new plan to destroy the kingdom of Avantia. And this time, each beast hides a piece of the legendary Golden Armor - armor that once belonged to Tom's father Taladon...Categorized as:
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![The Son of Summer Stars by Meredith Ann Pierce]()
The Son of Summer Stars by Meredith Ann Pierce
12 ratingsThe Final Volume of the Firebringer Trilogy A secret haunts Jan's dying father, Korr a secret so dark that, if exposed, could bring the downfall of the Firebringer. Jan is left with its terrible burden, and an impossible choice: renounce Tek, his beloved mate, and lose forever the kingship of the unicorns, or return and face the consequences of his father's acts, and of his own...Categorized as:
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![Dragon's Future by Kandi J. Wyatt]()
Dragon's Future by Kandi J. Wyatt
6 ratingsEvery child of Woolpren dreams of becoming one, but only a few are chosen. Now, ten-year-old twin brother and sister, Ruskya and Duskya, have been selected to join an elite group of riders: dragon riders. Full of awe and excitement, the twins leave their mother, and their home, to train for their new lives.Fifteen years later, dragons are becoming extinct and riders are rare...Categorized as:
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![ElfQuest: Blood of Ten Chiefs 3: The Winds of Change by Richard Pini]()
ElfQuest: Blood of Ten Chiefs 3: The Winds of Change by Richard Pini
6 ratingsElfQuest short story anthology."Ice" - Lynn Abbey "Wind Warning" - Katharine Eliska Kimbriel "A Friend in Need" - Mercedes Lackey "Song's End" - Janny Wurts "The Flood" - Allen L. Wold "At the Oak's Root" - Nancy Springer "The Fire Song" - Diana L. Paxson "Coyote" - Richard Pini "The Phantom of the Berry Patch" - Mercedes Lackey & Richard Pini...Categorized as:
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![Throne of Dragons by Morgan Rice]()
Throne of Dragons by Morgan Rice
6 ratings“Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers... -
![The Well of Strand by Jack D. Albrecht Jr., Ashley Delay]()
The Well of Strand by Jack D. Albrecht Jr., Ashley Delay
6 ratingsThe Kindle Best Selling Fantasy Series Is Now Available Everywhere!Welcome to the new age in talking animal fantasy!The Magical Underground has a name....There is a new master Wand-Maker on Archana, and he could be the key to understanding every mystery -- if only he would come out of hiding.Meanwhile, a new arrival brings yet another magical artifact into Osric’s hands... -
![The Rider's Reign by Jessica Day George]()
The Rider's Reign by Jessica Day George
6 ratingsThe conclusion to Jessica Day George's fantasy series about a girl using her ability to communicate with horses to save the future of her kingdom.Anthea and her friends are on a mission. Anthea's mother has kidnapped a Coronami princess, the herd stallion, and half a dozen more horses--enough to start her own herd... -
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![Silver Dragon Codex by R.D. Henham]()
Silver Dragon Codex by R.D. Henham
6 ratingsFor anyone who dreams of dragon riding... Jace, a high-wire acrobat in a traveling circus, thought he knew the thrill of adventure. But when he meets Belen, a strange girl with no memory of her past, he soon discovers how much more adventure--and danger--awaits him. Not long after Belen joins the circus, a wizard arrives and stops the show--not by magic, but by accusation...Categorized as:
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![Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Bestiary 3 by Jason Bulmahn, F. Wesley Schneider]()
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Bestiary 3 by Jason Bulmahn, F. Wesley Schneider
6 ratingsTest your courage against the most infamous foes of myth and legend! Bestiary 3 presents hundreds of monsters for use in the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game... -
![The Sending by Isobelle Carmody]()
The Sending by Isobelle Carmody
6 ratingsThe seventh book in the 'Obernewtyn' series follows the journey of Elspeth as she is finally called to set out on her fated quest to destroy the computermachines before they unleash a second apocalypse... -
![Brass Dragon Codex by R.D. Henham]()
Brass Dragon Codex by R.D. Henham
6 ratingsNever start a conversation with a brass dragon--it might never end!In another volume of the companion series to A Practical Guide to Dragons, orphaned baby brass dragon Kyani ventures out into the desert to find something to eat, and finds a gnome named Hector instead. Hector is not so sure he wants a chatty, hungry brass dragon following his every move...Categorized as:
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![Dragons of Summer Tide by Robert Barton]()
Dragons of Summer Tide by Robert Barton
6 ratingsDragons of Summer TideOver a thousand times the tides of summer had passed – a thousand years since dragons had been known in the Kingdom of Hwandor. Elves and dwarves also had both passed into legend. And very few believed that any of the ancient tales were true or even could be true... -
![The Queen's Secret by Jessica Day George]()
The Queen's Secret by Jessica Day George
8 ratingsBestselling author Jessica Day George continues her heartfelt fantasy series about a girl who can communicate with horses and a kingdom on the brink of collapse.Anthea knows the truth about horses. They're not carriers of deadly disease like everyone in their kingdom thinks; they're majestic creatures who share their thoughts and feelings with her through The Way...
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