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The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
Best Standalone Fantasy
383 books — 475 voters
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The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Best Heroine in a Fantasy Book
1,497 books — 1,803 voters
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,802 books — 19,033 voters

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Best Children's Books
5,384 books — 6,985 voters
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485 books — 720 voters