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James and the Giant PeachNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961
Fantasy, whimsical 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.”
from the catalogue
Alex RiderSeries
series13 books2001
Thriller & suspense and spy thriller, tense and adventurous in tone, set in our world and contemporary.
“The novels revolve around the teenaged spy Alex Rider and are primarily aimed towards young adults.”
from the catalogue
Start with Stormbreaker →
The Guardians of TimeSeries
series4 books2002
Fantasy and time travel.
“The first novel in the Guardians of Time Trilogy, it follows Ethan, a member of The Named, and his new apprentice, Isabel, who he is training under the guidance of his mentor Arkarian.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Named →
Jimmy CoatesSeries
series6 books2005
Science fiction.
Start with Killer →
Alfred KroppSeries
series3 books2005
Fantasy, about magical artifacts.
“Rick Yancey's Alfred Kropp trilogy follows the teenage title character through three young-adult fantasy-adventure novels.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp →
KairosSeries
series11 books1962
completed
Science fiction.
Start with A Wrinkle in Time →