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SlamNovel
Nick Hornbystandalone novel2007
Funny in tone, about parenthood, set in contemporary.
Lord of the FliesNovel
William Goldingstandalone novel1954
Dark in tone, set in islands and mid 20th century.
“The plot concerns a group of prepubescent British boys who are stranded on an uninhabited island and their disastrous attempts to govern themselves that lead to a descent into savagery.”
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A Little PrincessNovel
Frances Hodgson Burnettstandalone novel1905
About class conflict, set in 19th century.
“All three versions tell the story of Sara Crewe, a wealthy young girl and the prize student of a private London boarding school who is reduced to poverty and forced to endure the life of a servant under the school's cruel headmistress.”
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WolfNovel
Gillian Crossstandalone novel1990
About family secrets, set in late 20th century and big city.
“Set in London, it features communal living, terrorism, and wolves and a teenage girl in relation to her mother, father, and paternal grandmother.”
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River BoyNovel
Tim Bowlerstandalone novel1997
About grief and loss, set in contemporary.
Before I FallSeries
series2 books2010
About time loop and grief and loss, set in north america and contemporary.
“Attempting to understand why, Samantha tries different choices and actions each time through, some starkly out of character, as she reckons with her life and relationships.”
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