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Un Lun DunNovel
China Miévillestandalone novel2007
About chosen one and coming of age, set in big city.
“The title is derived from 'UnLondon,' the name of the alternate realm where the book is set.”
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The Paradise TrapNovel
Catherine Jinksstandalone novel2011
Tense in tone, about survival.
“Eleven-year-old Marcus is spending a week at the beach with his mother in a tiny old travel trailer, but boredom turns to terror when a new friend discovers a cellar that has magical doors through which people keep disappearing.”
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The Indian in the CupboardSeries
series5 books1980
completed
About coming of age.
“Lynne Reid Banks' Indian in the Cupboard series begins with the 1980 children's novel in which a boy discovers that an old cupboard can bring his plastic toy figures to life.”
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Elf Dog and Owl HeadNovel
M. T. Andersonstandalone novel2023
About coming of age, set in secondary world.
“Set during a global pandemic, it follows young Clay as he escapes into a fantasy world.”
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The Ever BreathNovel
Julianna Baggottstandalone novel2009
About quests.
“Follow the secret passageway . . . and discover the magic!In a world where locust fairies flutter and firebreathers burst from snowbanks, two children are having the adventure of their lives.”
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No Passengers Beyond This PointNovel
Gennifer Choldenkostandalone novel2011
About found family.
“Fantastical adventures of three siblings as they travel to visit their uncle in Colorado.”
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