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Tom's Midnight GardenNovel
Philippa Pearcestandalone novel1958
Portal fantasy.
The Wind in the Willows UniverseSeries
series17 books1908
Fantasy, about friendship, set in british isles.
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Emma / CharlotteSeries
series3 books1962
About identity.
“The books blend everyday childhood settings with subtle fantasy and time-slip elements.”
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Stig of the DumpNovel
Clive Kingstandalone novel1963
Adventurous and whimsical in tone.
The Enchanted CastleNovel
E. Nesbitstandalone novel1907
Whimsical in tone, about magical artifacts, set in our world and early 20th century.
“On a dull school holiday, siblings Jerry and Jimmy and their friend Kathleen stumble across a grand, hidden estate in the countryside, with a lake, marble statues, and a maze at its heart.”
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The Witch's DaughterNovel
Nina Bawdenstandalone novel1966
About witches.