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James and the Giant PeachNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961
Adventurous 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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Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series
series6 books1964
completed
Funny in tone.
Start with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory →
Eight Days of LukeNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1975
Set in british isles.
The Halloween TreeNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972
Adventure, about friendship and grief and loss.
“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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American GodsSeries
series10 books1999
Fantasy and mythic fantasy, about gods, set in contemporary and our world.
“Gaiman's 2005 novel Anansi Boys is set in the same mythological world and shares the trickster god Mr. Nancy, but follows a different protagonist and story, making it a loose companion rather than a direct sequel.”
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Start with Keepsakes and Treasures: A Love Story →
DogsbodyNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1975
Adventurous in tone, about reincarnation and quests, 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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