Recommendations based on Pathfinderby Orson Scott Card

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  1. Ruins

    by Orson Scott Card
    A group of travelers journey through a post-apocalyptic world, facing danger and discovering secrets of the past.

    Features a new exclusive introduction read by author Orson Scott Card. From the author of Ender’s Game , the major motion picture! A complex fate. A deadly path. Book two in the New York Times ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Lost Gate

    by Orson Scott Card
    Epic fantasy tale of a young man's quest to unlock the secrets of his magical heritage.

    Danny, being the oldest person in the North family not to have developed any visible powers, is forced to work as a teacher and babysitter for younger kids with more magical power than him. One day, ... (Wikipedia)

  3. The Gate Thief

    by Orson Scott Card
    Danny North has the power to steal gates from other mages, but he must keep his abilities hidden from those who would use him for their own gain.

    In this sequel to The Lost Gate , bestselling author Orson Scott Card continues his fantastic tale of the Mages of Westil who live in exile on Earth in The Gate Thief , a novel of the Mither Mages. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Elantris

    by Brandon Sanderson
    Epic fantasy tale of a cursed city and its inhabitants’ struggles to restore its former glory.

    Elantris was once a place of magic, and the immortal Elantrians were gods in the eyes of people, with the divine ability to create and heal with a mere wave of a hand. Anyone in Arelon had the ... (Wikipedia)

  5. The Way of Kings

    by Brandon Sanderson
    Epic fantasy saga of a young king and his quest to restore order to a broken kingdom.

    The story rotates between the points of view of Kaladin, Shallan Davar, Szeth-son-son-Vallano, Dalinar Kholin, and several other minor characters, who lead seemingly unconnected lives. Szeth, a Shin ... (Wikipedia)

  6. The Well of Ascension

    by Brandon Sanderson
    In a post-apocalyptic world, a war-torn nation struggles to rebuild and survive.

    The Final Empire is in turmoil as various regions descend into anarchy following the Lord Ruler's death and the disappearance of the Steel Ministry. Elend Venture has claimed the crown of the capital ... (Wikipedia)

  7. A World Without Heroes

    by Brandon Mull
    A group of kids must battle mysterious forces to save their world from destruction.

    Jason Walker has often wished his life could be a bit less predictable–until a routine day at the zoo ends with Jason suddenly transporting from the hippo tank to a place unlike anything he's ever ... (Goodreads)

  8. Chasing the Prophecy

    by Brandon Mull
    The final battle between good and evil is at hand. Jason and his friends must stop the evil emperor Maldor from taking over the world.

    The #1 New York Times bestselling Beyonders fantasy trilogy comes to a stunning and epic conclusion. Jason and Rachel were not born in Lyrian. They did not grow up in Lyrian. But after all of the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Everlost

    by Neal Shusterman
    Two children find themselves in a ghostly world after a car crash, where they must navigate the dangers and mysteries of the afterlife.

    “A marvelous adventure story...inventive and magically beautiful.” —Orson Scott Card, author of, Ender’s Game, In this eerie and atmospheric novel,, New York Times, bestselling and award-winning ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Unwind

    by Neal Shusterman
    A dystopian future world where teenagers are subjected to a “harvesting” process that splits them apart.

    Connor, Risa, and Lev are running for their lives. The Second Civil War was fought over reproductive rights. The chilling resolution: Life is inviolable from the moment of conception until age ... (Goodreads)

  11. Foundation

    by Isaac Asimov
    Exploring the possibilities of a galactic empire in a future driven by science and technology.

    For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. But only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future – to a dark age ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Dragon Reborn

    by Robert Jordan
    A young man's quest to realize his destiny and save the world from destruction.

    Rand al'Thor , having been declared the Dragon Reborn by Moiraine Damodred , secretly goes to Tear to prove himself. Along the way he is hunted by Darkhounds and Darkfriends. After leaving in secret, ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Everwild

    by Neal Shusterman
    In a world where death has been conquered, two teens search for meaning and purpose in a society that values immortality above all else.

    Everlost, the limbo land of dead children, is at war. Nick the “Chocolate Ogre” wants to help the children of Everlost reach the light at the end of the tunnel. Mary Hightower, self-proclaimed queen ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Boy Who Dared

    by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
    A young German boy joins the resistance against Hitler's regime, risking his life to fight for what he believes in.

    The majority of the story is told through flashbacks, as Helmuth Hübener , charged with treason , waits in a Berlin prison for his execution . Starting with his memories as a young boy, Helmuth ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Fool's Errand

    by Robin Hobb
    Adventure of a man searching for a mysterious magical object to restore his kingdom.

    Fifteen years have passed since the end of the Red Ship War with the terrifying Outislanders. Since then, Fitz has wandered the world accompanied only by his wolf and Wit-partner, Nighteyes, finally ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Dragon Keeper

    by Carole Wilkinson
    A slave girl saves the last dragon and embarks on a journey to return it to its homeland. Along the way, she discovers her own strength and identity.

    In the time of the Han Dynasty in ancient China, the last remaining dragon is in danger of being killed by the cruel Emperor. A nameless orphan with no past and an uncertain future becomes his ... (Goodreads)

  17. School's Out—Forever

    by James Patterson
    Max and her friends escape from a sinister school and uncover a dangerous conspiracy. They must fight to survive and expose the truth.

    After the events of, Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment, , the prior book, the Flock is headed toward Washington, D.C., where they hope to find the answers to their origins. However, after Fang is ... (Wikipedia)

  18. The Wise Man's Fear

    by Patrick Rothfuss
    Epic fantasy adventure of a young man's quest for knowledge, power and love.

    On the second day of his recounting the story of his life to Chronicler at the Waystone Inn, Kvothe continues the narrative commenced in, The Name of the Wind, , wherein a younger Kvothe pursues his ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Here, There Be Dragons

    by James A. Owen
    Three young people embark on a journey to save a magical world from destruction, encountering mythical creatures and facing their own fears.

    The Imaginarium Geographica "What is it?" John asked.,The little man blinked and arched an eyebrow.,"It is the world, my boy," he said. "All the world, in ink and blood, vellum and parchment, leather ... (Goodreads)

  20. I Am Number Four

    by Pittacus Lore
    An extraordinary teen must use his special abilities to protect himself and those he loves from an alien race of enemies.

    Nine of us came here. We look like you. We talk like you. We live among you. But we are not you. We can do things you dream of doing. We have powers you dream of having. We are stronger and faster ... (Goodreads)

  21. Son

    by Lois Lowry
    A young boy's journey of personal growth as he discovers the truth about his past and his family.

    Son is written in three parts, each with a subtitle: Before , Between , and Beyond . Before takes place in the same location, "The Community," and at the different time as The Giver . Claire's ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Brisingr

    by Christopher Paolini
    An epic fantasy tale of a young man's quest to restore justice and peace to his kingdom.

    Brisingr begins about three days after the events in, Eldest, conclude. It continues the story of the, Inheritance Cycle, and takes place on the fictional continent of Alagaësia during a struggle for ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Royal Assassin

    by Robin Hobb
    A journey of self-discovery and growth, as a young man discovers his hidden powers and learns to use them.

    Fitz has survived his first hazardous mission as king’s assassin, but is left little more than a cripple. Battered and bitter, he vows to abandon his oath to King Shrewd, remaining in the distant ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Hidden Kingdom

    by Tui T. Sutherland
    A young dragonet seeks to unite the warring tribes of Pyrrhia and end the war. But dark forces conspire against her.

    The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues! Deep in the rain forest, danger awaits... Glory knows the dragon world is wrong about her tribe. After all, she isn't "as lazy as a RainWing" – she isn't lazy at ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Enchantress

    by Michael Scott
    A young man's quest to save an imprisoned enchantress, with epic battles with ancient gods.

    Enchantress picks up where its predecessor,, The Warlock, , left off. Two of its central characters, the fifteen-year-old twins, Sophie and Josh Newman, have been re-united after being briefly ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Gathering Blue

    by Lois Lowry
    A young girl's story of struggle and resilience in a post-apocalyptic world.

    In her strongest work to date, Lois Lowry once again creates a mysterious but plausible future world. It is a society ruled by savagery and deceit that shuns and discards the weak. Left orphaned and ... (Goodreads)

  27. Citizen of the Galaxy

    by Robert A. Heinlein
    A young slave's journey to find his place in a chaotic galaxy, discovering the power of friendship and freedom.

    The novel is set in the future when the human race has developed interstellar spaceflight and is engaged in trade with a number of alien races. However human slavery has reappeared on some planets. ... (Wikipedia)

  28. The Exiled Queen

    by Cinda Williams Chima
    A young girl's epic quest to reclaim her throne, aided by magical powers and loyal companions.

    Haunted by the loss of his mother and sister, Han Alister journeys south to begin his schooling at Mystwerk House in Oden’s Ford. But leaving the Fells doesn’t mean that danger isn't far behind. Han ... (Goodreads)

  29. The Dragonet Prophecy

    by Tui T. Sutherland
    An epic fantasy adventure about five dragonets tasked with ending a war and restoring peace.

    A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation! The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Girl of Fire and Thorns

    by Rae Carson
    A young princess with a secret power is married off to a king and must navigate political intrigue and a dangerous quest to save her kingdom.

    The Princess of Orovalle, Lucero-Elisa de Riqueza, was born as the chosen one, selected by God to fulfill a prophecy shown by a blue gem in her navel called the Godstone. Lucero-Elisa lacks ... (Wikipedia)