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The Enchanted CastleNovel
E. Nesbitstandalone novel1907
Set in early 20th century and british isles.
“On a dull school holiday, siblings Jerry and Jimmy and their friend Kathleen stumble across a grand, hidden estate in the countryside, with a lake, marble statues, and a maze at its heart.”
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Tales of MagicSeries
series7 books1954
completed
Set in contemporary.
“Each book follows a different, sometimes overlapping set of children and a different magical object or rule, from Knight's Castle to the deliberately ambiguous Magic or Not? and its sequel The Well-Wishers.”
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Start with Half Magic →
John MidasSeries
series2 books1952
completed
Fairy tale retelling, about curses, set in north america.
“John Midas is delighted when, through a magical gift, everything his lips touch turns into chocolate.”
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Start with The Chocolate Touch →
The Halloween TreeNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972
Adventure, about grief and loss, set in contemporary.
“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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Tom's Midnight GardenNovel
Philippa Pearcestandalone novel1958
Reflective in tone, set in british isles.
Season of PoniesNovel
Zilpha Keatley Snyderstandalone novel1964
Set in countryside & village.