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The Enchanted CastleNovel
E. Nesbitstandalone novel1907
About magical artifacts.
“On a dull school holiday, siblings Jerry and Jimmy and their friend Kathleen stumble across a grand, hidden estate in the countryside, with a lake, marble statues, and a maze at its heart.”
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The Wind in the Willows UniverseSeries
series17 books1908
Fantasy, about friendship, set in british isles.
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Five Children UniverseSeries
series27 books1902
completed
Fantasy, 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.”
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At the Back of the North WindSeries
series2 books1869
Fantasy, whimsical in tone, about friendship and coming of age.
“Diamond travels together with the mysterious Lady North Wind through the nights.”
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The Wind on the MoonNovel
Eric Linklaterstandalone novel1944
Adventurous in tone.
“The American division Macmillan US published an edition in the same year.”
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The Halloween TreeNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972
Adventure, about grief and loss, set in contemporary.
“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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