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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.”
from the catalogue

Start with Five Children and It →

ChrestomanciSeries

series12 books1977

completed

Whimsical in tone, set in parallel universe and british isles.

“Greenwillow Books published a US edition within the calendar year.”
from the catalogue

Start with Charmed Life →

Magic ShopSeries

series7 books1982

Set in our world.

“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 →

Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series

series6 books1964

completed

Whimsical in tone, set in our world.

Start with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory →

The Ogre DownstairsNovel

Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1974

Whimsical in tone, about family secrets, set in our world and 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.”
from the catalogue

The Parent AgencyNovel

David Baddielstandalone novel2014

Portal fantasy, about transported to another world and parenthood, set in parallel universe.

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