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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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Start with The Witch's Headstone →

Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series

series6 books1964

completed

Funny in tone.

Start with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory →

James and the Giant PeachNovel

Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961

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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The Halloween TreeNovel

Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972

Adventure, 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.”
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ChrestomanciSeries

series12 books1977

completed

Set in parallel universe and british isles.

“Greenwillow Books published a US edition within the calendar year.”
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Start with Charmed Life →

American GodsSeries

series10 books1999

Mythic fantasy, about gods.

“Gaiman's 2005 novel Anansi Boys is set in the same mythological world and shares the trickster god Mr. Nancy, but follows a different protagonist and story, making it a loose companion rather than a direct sequel.”
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Start with Keepsakes and Treasures: A Love Story →

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