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The Dark Is RisingSeries
series5 books1965
Set in british isles.
“The first book in the series, Over Sea, Under Stone, was originally conceived as a stand-alone novel, and the sequence gets its name from the second novel in the series, The Dark Is Rising.”
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Start with Over Sea, Under Stone →
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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DogsbodyNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1975
About reincarnation and gods, set in british isles.
“Sirius the dog star, is reborn on earth as a puppy with a mission to search for the lost Zoi, the murder weapon of the stars.”
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Alfred KroppSeries
series3 books2005
About magical artifacts.
“Rick Yancey's Alfred Kropp trilogy follows the teenage title character through three young-adult fantasy-adventure novels.”
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Start with The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp →
Out of TimeNovel
John Marsdenstandalone novel1990
Portal fantasy and time travel.
The Secret KeepersNovel
Trenton Lee Stewartstandalone novel2016
About magical artifacts and quests, set in big city.
“As one secret leads to another, Reuben finds himself torn between his innately honest nature and the lure to be a hero.”
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