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The BFGNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1982
Fantasy, whimsical in tone, about friendship, set in contemporary and british isles.
The Wind in the Willows UniverseSeries
series17 books1908
Fantasy, about friendship, set in british isles.
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David and the PhoenixNovel
Edward Ormondroydstandalone novel1957
Adventure, set in our world.
The Halloween TreeNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972
Adventure, about coming of age, set in our world.
“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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At the Back of the North WindSeries
series2 books1869
About coming of age.
“Diamond travels together with the mysterious Lady North Wind through the nights.”
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Eight Days of LukeNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1975
Mythic fantasy, about gods and coming of age.