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The Halloween TreeNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972
Adventure, about coming of age and 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 Ghost of Thomas KempeNovel
Penelope Livelystandalone novel1973
Ghost stories, eerie in tone, about coming of age.
Circus MirandusSeries
series2 books2015
Hopeful in tone, about grief and loss, set in our world.
“With his friend Jenny Mendoza in tow, Micah sets out to find the Circus and the man he believes will save his grandfather.”
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ChrestomanciSeries
series12 books1977
completed
Set in parallel universe.
“Greenwillow Books published a US edition within the calendar year.”
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SkelligNovel
David Almondstandalone novel1998
Eerie and emotional in tone, about coming of age.
“In the U.S., it was a runner up for the Michael L. Printz Award, which recognises one work of young adult fiction annually.”
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The BFGNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1982
Fantasy, whimsical in tone, about friendship, set in contemporary and british isles.