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CoralineSeries
series2 books2002
Portal fantasy and gothic, tense in tone, set in parallel universe.
“The Guardian ranked Coraline #82 in its list of 100 Best Books of the 21st Century.”
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Pet SemataryNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel1983
Dark in tone, about grief and loss.
The Owl ServiceNovel
Alan Garnerstandalone novel1967
Mythic fantasy, 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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Verdigris DeepNovel
Frances Hardingestandalone novel2007
About witches and friendship, set in british isles.
“While many of the wishes seem harmless they all eventually lead to perilous fates.”
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NightbirdNovel
Alice Hoffmanstandalone novel2015
Magical realism, about friendship and family secrets.
“Twig lives in a remote area of town with her mysterious brother and her mother, baker of irresistible apple pies.”
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The Halloween MoonNovel
Joseph Finkstandalone novel2021
About friendship, set in our world.
“Esther Gold loves Halloween more than anything in the world.”
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