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series7 books1982

Fantasy, about coming of age, set in contemporary and our world.

“Bruce Coville's Magic Shop books each send a different kid into Mr. Elives's strange antique shop, where an ordinary-looking item turns out to carry real magic and consequences.”
from the catalogue

Start with The Monster's Ring →

Bod OwensSeries

series3 books2007

Dark fantasy, bittersweet in tone, about found family, 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.”
from the catalogue

Start with The Witch's Headstone →

The Creature from My ClosetSeries

series6 books2011

Humor, whimsical in tone, about friendship.

“Twelve-year-old underachiever Rob has better things to do than read.”
from the catalogue

Start with Wonkenstein →

Monsterrific TalesSeries

series6 books1998

Set in north america.

“Science teacher Ms. Clevis, one of the most popular teachers at Washington Irving Elementary School, splits into mean substitute Ms. Hyde and sweet sixth-grader Jackie after accidentally putting some chemicals into her breakfast smoothie.”
from the catalogue

Start with Hyde and Shriek →

Middle School BitesSeries

series4 books2020

Fantasy, set in contemporary and our world.

Start with Middle School Bites →

Charlie (Roald Dahl)Series

series6 books1964

completed

Whimsical in tone.

Start with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory →

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