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James and the Giant PeachNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961
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.”
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Un Lun DunNovel
China Miévillestandalone novel2007
Whimsical in tone, about transported to another world and chosen one, set in big city.
“The title is derived from 'UnLondon,' the name of the alternate realm where the book is set.”
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The Indian in the CupboardSeries
series5 books1980
completed
Fantasy and portal fantasy, adventurous in tone, about coming of age, set in contemporary and our world.
“Lynne Reid Banks' Indian in the Cupboard series begins with the 1980 children's novel in which a boy discovers that an old cupboard can bring his plastic toy figures to life.”
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Start with The Indian in the Cupboard →
NarniaUniverse
universe38 books1950
Set in secondary world.
“Once there is a wardrobe at the back of a spare room, and behind the fur coats the wood gives way to snow, and a lamp-post burns alone among the trees.”
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Start with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe →
includes Narnia, Narnia Solo Adventures
Out of TimeNovel
John Marsdenstandalone novel1990
Time travel, mysterious in tone.
InterWorldSeries
series3 books2007
Science fantasy, set in parallel universe.
“Michael Reaves developed the story with Neil Gaiman, and Reaves's daughter Mallory Reaves co-wrote the two sequels.”
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Start with InterWorld →