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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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James and the Giant PeachNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961
Adventurous in tone, about found family and coming of age.
“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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Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series
series6 books1964
completed
Funny in tone, about coming of age.
Start with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory →
The Starless SeaNovel
Erin Morgensternstandalone novel2019
About books and reading and quests.
The Halloween TreeNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972
Adventure, about friendship and coming of age.
“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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All the Crooked SaintsNovel
Maggie Stiefvaterstandalone novel2017
Magical realism, about coming of age, set in north america.
“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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