1. Alan Garner - Weirdstone of Brisingamen, Elidor, Moon of Gomrath
Old school fantasy written in the 60s, these are classics, based on Celtic myth, Arthurian legend, nearest I have found to Tolkiens charming style.
2. Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere, Stardust
Neverwhere is probably my favorite book after LOTR, every character is a gem. Its Alice in Wonderland 21st century style. wonderful.
3. Susan Cooper - Dark is Rising trilogy
more classic fantasy from a master. Some of it genuinely thrilling and mysterious.
4. Jonathan Stroud - Bartimaeus trilogy
the most sarcastic and loveable rogue ever. Beautifully written and laugh out loud funny.
5. Philip Pullman - His Dark Materials
Genius. nuff said
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