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Best German/Austrian/Swiss Literature
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The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
Best Standalone Fantasy
383 books — 474 voters
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807 books — 305 voters

The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Best Heroine in a Fantasy Book
1,482 books — 1,787 voters
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,540 books — 18,381 voters

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Best Children's Books
5,337 books — 6,723 voters
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485 books — 720 voters