Books like A landscape with dragons by Michael O'Brien

During World War II, a foster girl in Nazi Germany steals books to share with neighbors and a hidden Jewish man, proving literature’s power to nourish the soul amid darkness.

A historical novel set in the 12th century, focusing on the building of a cathedral and the surrounding community's fortunes amidst historical events of the time.

In the unforgettable Le Cirque des Rêves, two young magicians, Celia and Marco, are locked in a nocturnal duel of wonder and will—an impossible game where love and magic collide on a stage of breathtaking spectacle.

A tense psychological thriller that pits FBI agent Clarice Starling against the notorious cannibalistic serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter as they collaborate to catch a new predator.

A young scholar uncovers a labyrinthine family legacy, tracing the truth of Vlad the Impaler and the myth of Dracula across centuries and borders, risking life and sanity to confront an ancient evil.

The Thorn Birds chronicles the sweeping saga of the Cleary family on a pastoral station in the Australian Outback over five decades, interweaving love, faith and the complex ties of a Catholic priest‑family.

Explore the world of dragons in fantasy literature, from Tolkien and McCaffrey to Rowling, with a historical look at mythical dragons and an extensive bibliography.

The Harry Potter series of books and movies are wildly popular. Many Christians see the books as largely if not entirely harmless. Others regard them as dangerous and misleading. In his book A Landscape with Dragons, Harry Potter critic Michael O'Brien examines contemporary children's literature and finds it spiritually and morally wanting. His analysis, written before the rise of the popular Potter books and films, anticipates many of the problems Harry Potter critics point to. A Landscape with Dragons is a controversial, yet thoughtful study of what millions of young people are reading and the possible impact such reading may have on them. In this study of the pagan invasion of children's culture, O'Brien, the father of six, describes his own coming to terms with the effect it has had on his family and on most families in Western society. His analysis of the degeneration of books, films, and videos for the young is incisive and detailed. Yet his approach is not simply critical, for he suggests a number of remedies, including several tools of discernment for parents and teachers in assessing the moral content and spiritual impact of this insidious revolution. In doing so, he points the way to rediscovery of time-tested sources, and to new developments in Christian culture. If you have ever wondered why a certain children's book or film made you feel uneasy, but you couldn't figure out why, this book is just what you need. This completely revised, much expanded second edition also includes a very substantial recommended reading list of over 1,000 books for kindergarten through highschool. Michael O'Brien is the editor of Nazareth Journal, a Catholic family magazine.

After a broken engagement, Josie Saunders heads to Bhutan for a self‑made honeymoon. She meets filmmaker Daniel Hayden, and together they confront literal storms and emotional turbulence in the jungle.

A ten‑story collection of science‑fiction and fantasy tales drawn from American and English writers, including Patricia A. McKillip, Jane Yolen and Diane Wynne Jones.

An insightful collection of Eleanor Cameron’s essays and lecture addresses exploring the history, criticism, and cultural impact of children's literature.

A sorrowful boy escapes with a caravan of giants to a city of dragons, where his unique appearance is finally admired.