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The Enchanted CastleNovel
E. Nesbitstandalone novel1907
Lighthearted in tone, set in early 20th century and british isles.
“On a dull school holiday, siblings Jerry and Jimmy and their friend Kathleen stumble across a grand, hidden estate in the countryside, with a lake, marble statues, and a maze at its heart.”
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Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series
series6 books1964
completed
Funny in tone, about coming of age.
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The Word EaterNovel
Mary Amatostandalone novel2005
About coming of age.
“If Fip eats a word, that item simply disappears from the world -- forever.”
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James and the Giant PeachNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961
Adventurous in tone, about found family and coming of age.
“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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And the Devil Will Drag You UnderNovel
Jack L. Chalkerstandalone novel1979
Humor, funny in tone, about demons and quests.
“The humans' journeys include both mystical transformations of their bodies and trips to worlds that parodied famous fantasy novel locales.”
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Joplin, WishingNovel
Diane Stanleystandalone novel2017
Portal fantasy, about friendship.
“While cleaning out her reclusive grandfather s house, Joplin discovers pieces of a broken platter in a cookie tin.”
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