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Bod OwensSeries
series3 books2007
Dark fantasy, bittersweet in tone, 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.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Witch's Headstone →
ChrestomanciSeries
series12 books1977
completed
Set in parallel universe and british isles.
“Greenwillow Books published a US edition within the calendar year.”
from the catalogue
Start with Charmed Life →
BlissSeries
series6 books2012
Fantasy, set in contemporary.
Start with Bliss →
Five Children UniverseSeries
series27 books1902
completed
Set in early 20th century and british isles.
“Neither book is by Nesbit herself, and the two have no direct connection to each other beyond both drawing on her creation.”
from the catalogue
Start with Five Children and It →
Witch TwinsSeries
series4 books2001
Fantasy, lighthearted in tone, about witches, set in contemporary.
Start with Witch Twins →
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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