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Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series
series6 books1964
completed
About coming of age.
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The Ogre DownstairsNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1974
Lighthearted in tone, about coming of age and family secrets.
“When a disagreeable man with two boys marries a widow with three children, family adjustments are complicated by two magic chemistry sets which cause strange things to happen around the house.”
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James and the Giant PeachNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961
Adventurous in tone, about found family and coming of age.
“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 Great Ghost RescueNovel
Eva Ibbotsonstandalone novel1975
Lighthearted in tone.
Flying DutchNovel
Tom Holtstandalone novel1991
Humor, about immortality.
David and the PhoenixNovel
Edward Ormondroydstandalone novel1957
Adventure, about friendship.