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The Halloween TreeNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972
Adventure, whimsical in tone, about friendship.
“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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James and the Giant PeachNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961
Whimsical and adventurous 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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Bod OwensSeries
series3 books2007
Dark fantasy, about found family, set in british isles.
“Neil Gaiman's 2008 novel won both the Newbery and Carnegie Medals, and illustrator P. Craig Russell later adapted it into a two-volume graphic novel.”
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Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series
series6 books1964
completed
Whimsical and funny in tone.
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JinxNovel
Meg Cabotstandalone novel2007
Paranormal, lighthearted in tone.
Full TiltNovel
Neal Shustermanstandalone novel2003
Horror, tense and dark in tone, about survival.