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The Halloween TreeNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972
Adventure, whimsical in tone, about grief and loss.
“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 Creature from My ClosetSeries
series6 books2011
Whimsical in tone.
“Twelve-year-old underachiever Rob has better things to do than read.”
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Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental ZombieSeries
series5 books2009
About undead.
“Tired of continually having his feelings hurt by popular students and bullies, fifth-grader Nathan agrees to try an experimental formula, Hurt-Be-Gone, and becomes a half-dead zombie which has, he soon discovers, some real advantages.”
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Sputnik's Guide to Life on EarthNovel
Frank Cottrell Boycestandalone novel2016
Science fiction, about aliens, set in countryside & village.
“Prez knows that the best way to keep track of things is to make a list.”
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Demon DentistNovel
David Walliamsstandalone novel2013
Mystery & detective, set in small town.
“Alfie is sure that Miss Root, the new dentist in town, is behind it all.”
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WhatshisfaceNovel
Gordon Kormanstandalone novel2018
Paranormal.
“When 12-year-old Cooper Vega moves for the third time in five years, he receives a state-of-the-art smartphone to help him stay in touch with old friends.”
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