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Alfred KroppSeries
series3 books2005
Fantasy, about magical artifacts.
“Rick Yancey's Alfred Kropp trilogy follows the teenage title character through three young-adult fantasy-adventure novels.”
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The Guardians of TimeSeries
series4 books2002
Fantasy, tense in tone.
“The first novel in the Guardians of Time Trilogy, it follows Ethan, a member of The Named, and his new apprentice, Isabel, who he is training under the guidance of his mentor Arkarian.”
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Out of TimeNovel
John Marsdenstandalone novel1990
Fantasy and portal fantasy, mysterious in tone.
SummerlandNovel
Michael Chabonstandalone novel2002
Fantasy and portal fantasy, whimsical in tone, set in parallel universe.
“Summerland weaves elements of a World Series, parallel-universe road trip, and a hero's odyssey.”
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James and the Giant PeachNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961
Fantasy, whimsical in tone, about found family.
“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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DogsbodyNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1975
Fantasy and mythic fantasy, about reincarnation and gods.
“Sirius the dog star, is reborn on earth as a puppy with a mission to search for the lost Zoi, the murder weapon of the stars.”
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