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Un Lun DunNovel
China Miévillestandalone novel2007
About chosen one, set in big city and british isles.
“The title is derived from 'UnLondon,' the name of the alternate realm where the book is set.”
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Elf Dog and Owl HeadNovel
M. T. Andersonstandalone novel2023
About friendship, set in secondary world.
“Set during a global pandemic, it follows young Clay as he escapes into a fantasy world.”
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The Ever BreathNovel
Julianna Baggottstandalone novel2009
About quests.
“Follow the secret passageway . . . and discover the magic!In a world where locust fairies flutter and firebreathers burst from snowbanks, two children are having the adventure of their lives.”
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The Indian in the CupboardSeries
series5 books1980
completed
Fantasy and portal fantasy, adventurous in tone, about coming of age, set in contemporary and our world.
“Lynne Reid Banks' Indian in the Cupboard series begins with the 1980 children's novel in which a boy discovers that an old cupboard can bring his plastic toy figures to life.”
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No Passengers Beyond This PointNovel
Gennifer Choldenkostandalone novel2011
About found family.
“Fantastical adventures of three siblings as they travel to visit their uncle in Colorado.”
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James and the Giant PeachNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961
About found family.
“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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