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Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental ZombieSeries

series5 books2009

Fantasy, about undead.

“Tired of continually having his feelings hurt by popular students and bullies, fifth-grader Nathan agrees to try an experimental formula, Hurt-Be-Gone, and becomes a half-dead zombie which has, he soon discovers, some real advantages.”
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Start with My Rotten Life →

Magic ShopSeries

series7 books1982

Fantasy.

“Bruce Coville's Magic Shop books each send a different kid into Mr. Elives's strange antique shop, where an ordinary-looking item turns out to carry real magic and consequences.”
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Start with The Monster's Ring →

Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series

series6 books1964

completed

Fantasy, whimsical in tone.

Start with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory →

The Ogre DownstairsNovel

Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1974

Fantasy, whimsical in tone, about family secrets, set in british isles.

“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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The Parent AgencyNovel

David Baddielstandalone novel2014

Fantasy, about transported to another world and parenthood, set in parallel universe.

Sputnik's Guide to Life on EarthNovel

Frank Cottrell Boycestandalone novel2016

Science fiction, about aliens and friendship, set in countryside & village.

“Prez knows that the best way to keep track of things is to make a list.”
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