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Little, BigNovel
John Crowleystandalone novel1981
About fae, set in countryside & village.
Tuck EverlastingNovel
Natalie Babbittstandalone novel1975
About immortality and coming of age, set in countryside & village.
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.”
from the catalogue
Start with Keepsakes and Treasures: A Love Story →
CoralineSeries
series2 books2002
Portal fantasy and horror, about coming of age.
“The Guardian ranked Coraline #82 in its list of 100 Best Books of the 21st Century.”
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Start with Coraline →
Child of a Rainless YearNovel
Jane Lindskoldstandalone novel2005
About identity, set in small town.
All the Crooked SaintsNovel
Maggie Stiefvaterstandalone novel2017
Magical realism, about coming of age and identity.
“At the heart of this place you will find the Soria family, who all have the ability to perform unusual miracles.”
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