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Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961

Whimsical in tone, about found family and coming of age, set in contemporary.

“There have been re-illustrated versions of it over the years, drawn by Michael Simeon, Emma Chichester Clark, Lane Smith and Quentin Blake.”
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The Halloween TreeNovel

Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972

Adventure, about friendship, set in contemporary.

“Eight boys gather on Halloween night to trick-or-treat with their ninth friend, Pipkin, only Pipkin never shows, having vanished on some errand that may cost him his life.”
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Bod OwensSeries

series3 books2007

About coming of age, set in contemporary and british isles.

“Neil Gaiman's 2008 novel won both the Newbery and Carnegie Medals, and illustrator P. Craig Russell later adapted it into a two-volume graphic novel.”
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The Ocean at the End of the LaneNovel

Neil Gaimanstandalone novel2013

Dark fantasy, eerie in tone, set in contemporary.

“A seven year old farm boy becomes friends with an eleven year old neighbor girl, who he discovers is ancient and powerful and intervenes when a nonhuman entity attempts to make a home in earthly reality.”
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Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series

series6 books1964

completed

Whimsical and funny in tone, about coming of age, set in contemporary.

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ReplayNovel

Ken Grimwoodstandalone novel1987

Time travel, about second chance and time loop, set in late 20th century.

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