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The Ogre DownstairsNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1974
Funny in tone, about coming of age.
“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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MennymsSeries
series5 books1993
completed
Fantasy, about identity and found family, set in contemporary and british isles.
“A family of life-sized rag dolls live quietly and happily in a British village, secure that everyone takes them as human, until a letter from their landlord's relative in Australia threatens their existence.”
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James and the Giant PeachNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961
Adventurous in tone, about 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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Monster MissionNovel
Eva Ibbotsonstandalone novel1999
Set in islands.
Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series
series6 books1964
completed
Funny in tone, about coming of age.
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All the Crooked SaintsNovel
Maggie Stiefvaterstandalone novel2017
Magical realism, about coming of age, set in north america and small town.
“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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