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SkelligNovel
David Almondstandalone novel1998
Eerie in tone, set in british isles.
“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 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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A String in the HarpNovel
Nancy Bondstandalone novel1976
Bittersweet in tone, about grief and loss and magical artifacts, set in british isles.
AquamarineNovel
Alice Hoffmanstandalone novel2001
Fantasy, emotional in tone, about friendship, set in contemporary and our world.
“A film adaptation was released in 2006, although the plot of the film bears little resemblance to that of the book.”
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Doll BonesNovel
Holly Blackstandalone novel2013
Eerie in tone.
BreadcrumbsNovel
Anne Ursustandalone novel2011
Portal fantasy and fairy tale retelling, about quests, set in fairyland.