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The Ghost of GraylockNovel
Dan Poblockistandalone novel2012
Ghost stories.
“Staying with their aunts over the summer, Neil Cady, his sister Bree, and their new friends Wesley and Eric, set out to explore Greylock Hall, an abandoned psychiatric hospital which is supposed to be haunted by the ghost of Nurse Janet.”
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CoralineSeries
series2 books2002
Portal fantasy and gothic, set in parallel universe.
“The Guardian ranked Coraline #82 in its list of 100 Best Books of the 21st Century.”
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The Ocean at the End of the LaneNovel
Neil Gaimanstandalone novel2013
Dark fantasy, about fae, set in countryside & village.
“A seven year old farm boy becomes friends with an eleven year old neighbor girl, who he discovers is ancient and powerful and intervenes when a nonhuman entity attempts to make a home in earthly reality.”
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CarrieNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel1974
Psychological horror, about psychic powers and revenge, set in late 20th century.
The Halloween MoonNovel
Joseph Finkstandalone novel2021
About curses.
“Esther Gold loves Halloween more than anything in the world.”
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The DarkdeepSeries
series3 books2018
Fantasy, about friendship, set in contemporary and small town.
“Middle-schoolers Nico, Tyler, Ella, and Opal discover a hidden island in a forbidden cove that appears uninhabited, but something ancient has awakened knowing their wishes, dreams, and darkest secrets.”
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