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MairelonSeries
series2 books1991
Fantasy and historical fantasy, lighthearted in tone, about wizards and coming of age, set in 19th century and british isles.
“Kim doesn't hesitate when a stranger offers her a small fortune to break into the travelling magician's wagon in search of a silver bowl.”
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Gemma DoyleSeries
series4 books2003
About friendship.
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The Alvin Maker SagaSeries
series15 books1986
Alternate history, set in north america.
“In fact, young Alvin appears to be the only one in the world.”
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Frances Hardingestandalone novel2015
Mysterious in tone, about family secrets.
Frogkisser!Novel
Garth Nixstandalone novel2017
Adventurous in tone, about quests, set in secondary world.
The Ogre DownstairsNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1974
Funny in tone, about family secrets, set in our world and contemporary.
“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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