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Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series
series6 books1964
completed
About coming of age.
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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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Witch HouseNovel
Evangeline Waltonstandalone novel1945
Horror and gothic, dark in tone, about witches.
“In 2013, Centipede Press issued the first American edition of this revised version, also including previously unpublished writings by Walton and several of her short stories.”
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Chasing the MoonNovel
A. Lee Martinezstandalone novel2011
Humor, about survival, set in big city.
“When Diana moves into a great new apartment, it seems like she's finally having some good luck.”
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The Unmaking of June FarrowNovel
Adrienne Youngstandalone novel2023
Time travel and romance, mysterious in tone, about forbidden love.
“In the small mountain town of Jasper, North Carolina, June Farrow is waiting for fate to find her.”
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The Owl ServiceNovel
Alan Garnerstandalone novel1967
Mythic fantasy, about coming of age, set in british isles.
“During a summer vacation in a secluded Welsh valley, three young people find themselves driven by the spirits of three mythical lovers to reenact an ancient tragedy.”
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