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Andrews FamilySeries
series3 books1972
completed
Fantasy, funny and lighthearted in tone, about body swap and coming of age, set in contemporary and north america.
“The books share characters and tone rather than a continuing plot.”
from the catalogue
Start with Freaky Friday →
The Ogre DownstairsNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1974
Whimsical in tone, about family secrets, set in british isles.
“When a disagreeable man with two boys marries a widow with three children, family adjustments are complicated by two magic chemistry sets which cause strange things to happen around the house.”
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Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series
series6 books1964
completed
Whimsical in tone.
Start with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory →
Freaky MondayNovel
Mary Rodgers & Heather Hachstandalone novel2009
About identity.
Magic ShopSeries
series7 books1982
Fantasy, about coming of age, set in contemporary and our world.
“Bruce Coville's Magic Shop books each send a different kid into Mr. Elives's strange antique shop, where an ordinary-looking item turns out to carry real magic and consequences.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Monster's Ring →
The Halloween TreeNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972
Adventure, whimsical in tone, about friendship and grief and loss.
“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.”
from the catalogue