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The Ocean at the End of the LaneNovel
Neil Gaimanstandalone novel2013
Dark fantasy, about fae and coming of age, set in countryside & village.
“A seven year old farm boy becomes friends with an eleven year old neighbor girl, who he discovers is ancient and powerful and intervenes when a nonhuman entity attempts to make a home in earthly reality.”
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The UnseenNovel
Zilpha Keatley Snyderstandalone novel2004
About magical artifacts and coming of age.
“Xandra Hobson has always been fascinated by magic.”
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There Are DoorsNovel
Gene Wolfestandalone novel1988
Portal fantasy, about transported to another world.
“The narrative follows a department store salesman as he tries to track down his short-lived girlfriend.”
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The Halloween TreeNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972
Adventure, whimsical in tone, about coming of age 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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SkelligNovel
David Almondstandalone novel1998
Emotional in tone, about coming of age, set in british isles.
“In the U.S., it was a runner up for the Michael L. Printz Award, which recognises one work of young adult fiction annually.”
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Fire and HemlockNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1984
Mythic fantasy, about fae and amnesia.