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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 Ocean at the End of the LaneNovel
Neil Gaimanstandalone novel2013
Dark fantasy, about fae and coming of age.
“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.
The Wind in the Willows UniverseSeries
series17 books1908
Set in british isles.
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The Book of LoveNovel
Kelly Linkstandalone novel2024
Emotional in tone, about coming of age, set in north america and small town.
“Set in a small coastal town in Massachusetts in December 2014, the fantasy novel follows four teenagers who return from the dead and must navigate magical challenges to remain among the living.”
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The GhostsNovel
Antonia Barberstandalone novel1969
Time travel, set in british isles.
“A brother and sister meet two strange children in the garden of their new home with whom they return to another century.”
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