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The RadleysNovel
Matt Haigstandalone novel2010
Paranormal, about vampires.
The Ogre DownstairsNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1974
Lighthearted and whimsical in tone, about coming of age, set in british isles.
“When a disagreeable man with two boys marries a widow with three children, family adjustments are complicated by two magic chemistry sets which cause strange things to happen around the house.”
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Her Fearful SymmetryNovel
Audrey Niffeneggerstandalone novel2009
Horror and gothic, set in british isles.
Support GroupSeries
series2 books2009
About vampires.
“A 15 year old girl who has been a vampire for 51 years and her vampire support group must solve the murder of one of their number.”
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Start with The Reformed Vampire Support Group →
What Big TeethNovel
Rose Szabostandalone novel2021
Dark fantasy and gothic, about shapeshifters and coming of age.
Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series
series6 books1964
completed
Whimsical in tone, about coming of age.
Start with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory →