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ChrestomanciSeries

series12 books1977

completed

Set in parallel universe and british isles.

“Greenwillow Books published a US edition within the calendar year.”
from the catalogue

Start with Charmed Life →

James and the Giant PeachNovel

Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961

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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Magic ShopSeries

series7 books1982

About coming of age.

“Bruce Coville's Magic Shop books each send a different kid into Mr. Elives's strange antique shop, where an ordinary-looking item turns out to carry real magic and consequences.”
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Start with The Monster's Ring →

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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Start with Five Children and It →

Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series

series6 books1964

completed

Funny in tone, about coming of age.

Start with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory →

Young WizardsSeries

series24 books1983

About wizards and coming of age.

“Across fifteen books published between 1983 and 2019, the two age forward in something close to real time as their missions escalate from New York streets to alien worlds and beyond.”
from the catalogue

Start with So You Want to Be a Wizard →

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