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At the Back of the North WindSeries
series2 books1869
Fantasy, whimsical in tone, about friendship and coming of age.
“Diamond travels together with the mysterious Lady North Wind through the nights.”
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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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Miss MeteorNovel
Anna-Marie McLemore & Tehlor Kay Mejiastandalone novel2020
Emotional in tone, set in contemporary.
Five Children UniverseSeries
series27 books1902
completed
Set in early 20th century and british isles.
“Neither book is by Nesbit herself, and the two have no direct connection to each other beyond both drawing on her creation.”
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Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series
series6 books1964
completed
Funny in tone, set in contemporary.
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James and the Giant PeachNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961
Adventurous in tone, about found family, set in contemporary.
“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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