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The Ogre DownstairsNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1974
Whimsical in tone, about family secrets, set in british isles.
“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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Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series
series6 books1964
completed
Whimsical in tone.
Start with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory →
Magic ShopSeries
series7 books1982
“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.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Monster's Ring →
CatwingsSeries
series7 books1988
completed
“Catwings is also the title of the first book in the series.”
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Start with Catwings →
James and the Giant PeachNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961
Whimsical and adventurous in tone, 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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How to Ditch Your FairyNovel
Justine Larbalestierstandalone novel2008
Urban fantasy, about fae.