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At The Back Of The North Wind by George MacDonald

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... the dreamlike, symbolic journey between child and otherworldly guide?

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

If you were captivated by Diamond's ethereal travels with North Wind and the poignant, allegorical encounters in At the Back of the North Wind, you'll find a similar magic in The Little Prince. Follow the titular prince as he explores planets and meets curious inhabitants, each encounter rich with symbolism and deeper meaning. Like MacDonald's tale, this story offers layers of allegory and gentle wisdom for readers of any age.

... the blend of everyday reality with mysterious, loosely defined magic?

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

If you admired the way North Wind sweeps Diamond into a world where the mysterious is never fully explained, you'll be enchanted by The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Gaiman weaves a tale where childhood memory and supernatural events mingle, leaving both the protagonist and the reader unsure of the boundaries between reality and magic. The Hempstock women, like North Wind, are figures of profound and ambiguous power.

... a hopeful, uplifting journey through hardship and wonder?

A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle

If you cherished the hopeful tone of Diamond's adventures and the sense that love and courage can overcome darkness, you'll feel right at home in A Wrinkle in Time. Meg Murry's travels across time and space are fraught with peril but guided by a deep optimism and faith in goodness, echoing the spirit that runs through MacDonald's novel.

... children growing through wonder, loss, and encounters with the extraordinary?

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

If you were moved by Diamond's gentle transformation as he interacts with North Wind and faces hardship, you'll be drawn to The Secret Garden. Here, Mary Lennox and Colin Craven grow from loneliness and illness into joy and health, their journeys inward and outward as miraculous as any flight through the night sky.

... the fusion of adventure with spiritual and moral exploration?

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis

If you appreciated the spiritual undertones and explorations of good, evil, and self-sacrifice in At the Back of the North Wind, you'll be deeply engaged by The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. As Lucy and her siblings journey through Narnia, they encounter trials and wonders with clear echoes of MacDonald's influence—especially in Aslan's mysterious wisdom and the story's underlying sense of grace.

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