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Bod OwensSeries
series3 books2007
Dark fantasy, bittersweet in tone, about found family, set in our world.
“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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Start with The Witch's Headstone →
The Ghost of Thomas KempeNovel
Penelope Livelystandalone novel1973
Ghost stories, about wizards.
The Halloween TreeNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972
Adventure, about friendship and grief and loss, set in our world.
“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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SkelligNovel
David Almondstandalone novel1998
Emotional in tone, about friendship.
“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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ChrestomanciSeries
series12 books1977
completed
Set in parallel universe.
“Greenwillow Books published a US edition within the calendar year.”
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Start with Charmed Life →
The Owl ServiceNovel
Alan Garnerstandalone novel1967
Mythic fantasy, about curses.
“During a summer vacation in a secluded Welsh valley, three young people find themselves driven by the spirits of three mythical lovers to reenact an ancient tragedy.”
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