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Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972

Adventure, about coming of age and grief and loss.

“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

Dark fantasy, about coming of age, set in 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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David and the PhoenixNovel

Edward Ormondroydstandalone novel1957

Adventure.

CatwingsSeries

series7 books1988

completed

Lighthearted in tone, about coming of age.

“Catwings is also the title of the first book in the series.”
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Start with Catwings →

Five Children UniverseSeries

series27 books1902

completed

Set in early 20th century and british isles.

“Neither book is by Nesbit herself, and the two have no direct connection to each other beyond both drawing on her creation.”
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Start with Five Children and It →

Magic ShopSeries

series7 books1982

About coming of age.

“Bruce Coville's Magic Shop books each send a different kid into Mr. Elives's strange antique shop, where an ordinary-looking item turns out to carry real magic and consequences.”
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Start with The Monster's Ring →

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