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James and the Giant PeachNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961
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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ElectrigirlSeries
series3 books2016
Superhero, adventurous in tone, set in our world and contemporary.
“Like a human battery Holly can generate a massive amount of electricity in seconds, which could come in handy if she's ever going to solve the mystery of her best friend's disappearance.”
from the catalogue
Start with Electrigirl →
School for SidekicksNovel
Kelly McCulloughstandalone novel2015
Lighthearted in tone.
“Unfortunately, instead of fighting bad guys, Evan finds himself blacklisted, and on the wrong side of the school's director.”
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Melvin Beederman SuperheroSeries
series8 books2006
Humor, funny in tone.
“After graduating from the superhero academy, Melvin Beederman heads for Los Angeles, where he unexpectedly teams up with Candace Brinkwater, school play actress, to nab the evil McNasty Brothers.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Curse of the Bologna Sandwich →
Rats of NIMHSeries
series3 books1971
About survival.
“All three carry forward the original's interest in community, responsibility, and the costs of intelligence.”
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Start with Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH →
BromeliadSeries
series3 books1989
completed
About transported to another world and survival.
“The trilogy tells the story of the Nomes, a race of tiny people from another world who now live hidden among humans.”
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Start with Truckers →