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Black DragonSeries
series2 books1983
Urban fantasy and mystery & detective, about dragons, set in north america.
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The Ocean at the End of the LaneNovel
Neil Gaimanstandalone novel2013
Dark fantasy, eerie in tone, about fae.
“A seven year old farm boy becomes friends with an eleven year old neighbor girl, who he discovers is ancient and powerful and intervenes when a nonhuman entity attempts to make a home in earthly reality.”
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David and the PhoenixNovel
Edward Ormondroydstandalone novel1957
Adventure, whimsical in tone.
The Halloween TreeNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972
Adventure, about coming of age 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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The UnseenNovel
Zilpha Keatley Snyderstandalone novel2004
Eerie in tone, about magical artifacts and coming of age.
“Xandra Hobson has always been fascinated by magic.”
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Out of TimeNovel
John Marsdenstandalone novel1990
Portal fantasy and time travel, adventurous in tone, about coming of age.