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The ApothecarySeries
series3 books2011
Historical fantasy and fantasy, about friendship, set in mid 20th century and our world.
“Here, fourteen-year-old Janie meets a mysterious apothecary and his son, Benjamin Burrows—a fascinating boy who’s not afraid to stand up to authority, and dreams of becoming a spy.”
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Gemma DoyleSeries
series4 books2003
About coming of age, set in british isles and 19th century.
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Maggot MoonNovel
Sally Gardnerstandalone novel2012
Dystopia and alternate history, about totalitarianism, set in alternate earth.
DeclareNovel
Tim Powersstandalone novel2000
Spy thriller, about faith and religion and political intrigue, set in middle east.
Charlotte's WebNovel
E. B. Whitestandalone novel1952
Literary & general, bittersweet in tone, about survival, set in countryside & village.
Tom's Midnight GardenNovel
Philippa Pearcestandalone novel1958
Portal fantasy, reflective in tone, about coming of age, set in british isles.