Some might consider 'Peter Pan' in this category. Wendy and her brothers are transported to Neverland, a world full of pirates, fairies, and the boy who never grows up. Also, 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' is a classic. Dorothy is swept away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz, where she meets all sorts of strange and wonderful characters on her quest to get home.
One popular one is 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C.S. Lewis. It transports readers to the magical world of Narnia through a wardrobe. Another is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' which takes Alice to a strange and fantastical world. And 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien can also be considered in a way, as it takes characters into the epic world of Middle - earth.
They usually begin by setting up the normal life of the protagonist. Then, there's a sudden disruption. In 'A Wrinkle in Time', Meg is a misfit in her school and home life at the start. Then the appearance of the strange women who introduce the concept of time - traveling and other worlds disrupts her normal existence. It's a common pattern to show the ordinary before the extraordinary journey into another world.
Many of these novels start with a sense of dislocation or a sudden change in the character's situation. In 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', a tornado sweeps Dorothy away from her home and deposits her in Oz. In 'Outlander', Claire touches a standing stone and is flung back in time to 18th - century Scotland. So, it could be a natural disaster, a magical encounter or a simple accident that sets the stage for the transportation to another world.
A really interesting one is 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World'. It stands out for its complex plot and the unique concept of the main character dying and restarting from a certain point every time he fails. There are also emotional and character - development aspects that make it engaging.
They can start by observing the new world's culture. Just like when we travel to a new place in our world, the OC can watch how the people interact, what their values are. For example, if the new world values honor above all else, the OC can try to uphold that in their actions.
The sense of adventure. Readers can experience exciting new worlds, meet strange creatures, and face unforeseen challenges through the characters in these novels.
One popular example is 'Sword Art Online'. In this novel, the characters are transported into a virtual world full of challenges and adventures. Another is 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World', where the protagonist Subaru finds himself in a fantasy world and has to deal with various difficulties and mysteries.
One popular one is 'Sword Art Online'. Although it's mainly about being trapped in a virtual world, the main character Kirito can be seen as a hero in that new world. He has to fight various challenges and enemies to survive and save others. Another is 'Overlord'. The protagonist Momonga is transported to a different world where he is an all - powerful being and has to navigate this new realm with his loyal minions.
One common theme is self - discovery. The hero, being in a new world, often has to figure out who they are in this different context. For example, they might discover new powers or abilities they didn't know they had. Another theme is the struggle against the unknown. In a new world, there are new rules, new enemies, and new cultures to understand.