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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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Out of TimeNovel
John Marsdenstandalone novel1990
Portal fantasy.
The Best-Kept SecretNovel
Emily Roddastandalone novel1988
“Eleven-year-old Jo takes a magical carousel ride seven years into the future, where she and her fellow travelers face a decision involving a possible change in the nature of reality.”
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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 →
Old MagicNovel
Marianne Curleystandalone novel2000
About psychic powers and family secrets.
“How can she convince him that he has a gift, a gift that he must use to unravel mysteries that have hung over his family for generations?”
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The Guardians of TimeSeries
series4 books2002
Tense in tone.
“The first novel in the Guardians of Time Trilogy, it follows Ethan, a member of The Named, and his new apprentice, Isabel, who he is training under the guidance of his mentor Arkarian.”
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Start with The Named →