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The Neverending Story by Michael EndeThe Lost Honor of Katharina Blum by Heinrich Böll
Best German/Austrian/Swiss Literature
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The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
Best Standalone Fantasy
402 books — 545 voters
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842 books — 310 voters

The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Best Heroine in a Fantasy Book
1,506 books — 1,813 voters
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,894 books — 19,070 voters

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Best Children's Books
5,613 books — 7,132 voters
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486 books — 725 voters