For fans of Harry Potter, this underrated fantasy trilogy — “The Emerald Atlas,” “The Fire Chronicle” and “The Black Reckoning,” published from 2011 to 2015 — provides a wonderful new world to dive into, led by a terrific trio of orphaned siblings. Kate, Michael and Emma discover that they’re fated (of course) to find three magical tomes that control time, life and death itself. Although not a surprising premise, each kid’s distinctive personality gets tested as they face complex dilemmas, all while pursued by a chilling rogue’s gallery. Fantasy lovers will easily discern the author’s influences, from Tolkien to Pullman, but John Stephens nevertheless mixes wizards, dragons and time travel into a heart-tugging, pulse-racing saga all his own.
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