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Recommended fantasy books (8)
Travel the world without leaving your chair. If you are into fantasy here are some fantasy books from Denmark for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.


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Northern Wrath : The Hanged God Trilogy Book 1 by Thilde Kold Holdt EN

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Following in the steps of Neil Gaiman & Joanne Harris, the author expertly weaves Norse myths and compelling characters into this fierce, magical epic fantasy. A dead man, walking between the worlds, foresees the end of the gods. A survivor searching for a weapon releases a demon from fiery Muspelheim. A village is slaughtered by Christians, and revenge must be taken. The bonds between the gods and Midgard are weakening. It is up to Hilda, Ragnar, their tribesmen Einer and Finn, the chief’s wife Siv and Tyra, her adopted daughter, to fight to save the old ways from dying out, and to save their... continue

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The Complete Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen EN

Rating: 5 (6 votes)
Country: Europe / Denmark flag Denmark
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More than 156 of the great Dane's best-loved fairy tales.

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The Shamer's Daughter by Lene Kaaberbøl EN

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After her mother, a Shamer, is summoned to Dunark for a mission, ten-year-old Dina is forced to use her own special powers as she is caught up in an adventure of political intrigue and survival.

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The Shamer’s Daughter : Book 1 by Lene Kaaberbol EN

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Denmark flag Denmark
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The first step into the thrilling middlegrade fantasy world of The Shamer Chronicles Dina has unwillingly inherited her mother's gift: the ability to elicit shamed confessions simply by looking into someone's eyes. To Dina, however, these powers are not a gift but a curse. Surrounded by fear and hostility, she longs for simple friendship. But when her mother is called to Dunark Castle to uncover the truth about a bloody triple murder, Dina must come to terms with her power - or let her mother fall prey to the vicious and revolting dragons of Dunark.

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The Tinder Box by Hans Christian Andersen EN

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Andersen's bittersweet fairy tales propelled their troubled author to international fame and revolutionized children's writing.

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The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen EN

Rating: 4 (5 votes)
Country: Europe / Denmark flag Denmark
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For over one hundred years The Ugly Duckling has been a childhood favorite, and Jerry Pinkney's spectacular new adaptation brings it triumphantly to new generations of readers. With keen emotion and fresh vision, the acclaimed artist captures the essence of the tale's timeless appeal: The journey of the awkward little bird -- marching bravely through hecklers, hunters, and cruel seasons -- is an unforgettable survival story; this blooming into a graceful swan is a reminder of the patience often necessary to discover true happiness. Splendid watercolors set in the lush countryside bring drama t... continue

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Wildwitch:Wildfire by Lene Kaaberbøl EN

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From Lene Kaaberbøl, known as the Danish J.K. Rowling: Book one in the Wildwitch series, an acclaimed new children's fantasy series about a young girl who can communicate with and control the natural world. Twelve-year-old Clara is an ordinary girl, so small and shy that her mum calls her Little Mouse. Then, one day, she meets a cat. A huge, strange, black cat, with glowing yellow eyes. And so begins her new life as a wildwitch. Suddenly, Clara is plunged into a world of mystery and magic. With her Aunt Isa to guide her, she finds she can talk to animals and walk the mysterious Wildways. But t... continue