Books like Malcolm by George MacDonald

Phantastes follows Anotos, a young wanderer, on a dreamlike journey through Fairy Land where he confronts symbolic trials that deepen his spiritual insight and lead to self‑surrender.

A childless princess is denied a simple blessing when her king’s sister casts a spell that steals her gravity and her ability to weep.

George MacDonald’s 1895 fantasy novel Lilith explores life, death and salvation, often read as a meditation on Christian universalism—a profound, dark work revived in 1969 by Ballantine Adult Fantasy.

A young boy named Diamond travels with the North Wind, discovering her protective and violent sides.

A boy and a girl embark on an adventurous quest to discover the keyhole that matches a rainbow’s golden key.

A young princess, Irene, grows up in a mountain‑side home while her royal father rules a grand kingdom of mountains and valleys.

An adventure story of love and friendship between a seventeen-year-old girl and three young men who call themselves halflings in a fantasy world filled with magic, good and evil, and supernatural creatures like angels and demons.

"Born out of wedlock to a former Mennonite girl, Mary Penner lived on the edge of society until the day her mother was killed in a drug bust. Sent back to her grandparents at age fourteen, she found fitting in with their simple society very difficult. As an adult now, she enjoys the security and peace her faith gives her - even if the people still hold grudges against her and whisper about the notorious shunning of her mother. Abe Glick has been fascinated with Mary since the first day she walked into his life. Different from the rest of the girls, she captured his imagination and his heart. But capturing her heart will be a difficult task since Mary keeps it locked up tight, hidden behind walls of self-imposed guilt and pain. When her past confronts her, will her world come tumbling down, or will she finally see herself free?" -- Cover verso.

Set against the backdrop of frontier expansion, this Christian historical novel follows pioneer families as they navigate hardship, faith, and the promise of new beginnings in America’s frontier era.

The new girl in school has a secret, and when the truth comes out, what are the chances of anyone wanting her for a friend?

A faith‑driven story of family and love set in historic Kansas.

"A revealing look into the life, spiritual journey, and writings of the popular yet controversial 19th-century novelist, George MacDonald. Michael Phillips unveils the life and times of his literary mentor in this portrait of a great writer of faith, set in the Scottish land he loved"--Provided by publisher.

A heartfelt Christian romance that explores faith, family, and the moral dilemmas faced when wanting to protect life.