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James and the Giant PeachNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961
About found family, set in our world.
“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 grief and loss, set in our world.
“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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The Wildwood ChroniclesSeries
series3 books2011
Portal fantasy, about quests.
“Praised for its illustrations and old-fashioned book design, the trilogy continues across Under Wildwood and Wildwood Imperium.”
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Start with Wildwood →
ChrestomanciSeries
series12 books1977
completed
Set in parallel universe and british isles.
“Greenwillow Books published a US edition within the calendar year.”
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Start with Charmed Life →
Green BoyNovel
Susan Cooperstandalone novel2002
Portal fantasy, about ecological collapse, set in our world and otherworld.
SummerlandNovel
Michael Chabonstandalone novel2002
Portal fantasy, about quests, set in parallel universe.
“Summerland weaves elements of a World Series, parallel-universe road trip, and a hero's odyssey.”
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