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ChrestomanciSeries

series12 books1977

completed

Set in parallel universe and british isles.

“Greenwillow Books published a US edition within the calendar year.”
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Five Children UniverseSeries

series27 books1902

completed

Set in early 20th century and british isles.

“Neither book is by Nesbit herself, and the two have no direct connection to each other beyond both drawing on her creation.”
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Bod OwensSeries

series3 books2007

Dark fantasy, about coming of age, set in british isles.

“Neil Gaiman's 2008 novel won both the Newbery and Carnegie Medals, and illustrator P. Craig Russell later adapted it into a two-volume graphic novel.”
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Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series

series6 books1964

completed

Funny in tone, about coming of age.

Start with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory →

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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The Halloween TreeNovel

Ray Bradburystandalone novel1972

Adventure, about friendship and coming of age.

“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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