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|title=The Chronicles of Narnia

|author=C S Lewis

|rating=5

|summary=The most wonderful fantasy series ever written for children. Don't miss it and don't let them miss it either. And don't forget to check the back of your wardrobe.

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|title=The Poison Garden

|author=Sarah Singleton

|rating=5

|summary=Wonderfully creepy supernatural mystery involving all sorts of difficult concepts. Younger readers will enjoy being stretched, whilst older ones will revel in the atmosphere of menace.

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|title=Coraline

|author=Neil Gaiman

|rating=5

|summary=An utter tour de force. This scary Alice in Wonderland style novella has surrealism in spades, a perfect ear, a wonderful central character, plenty of shivers, and a detail to pore over again and again.

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|title=The Undrowned Child

|author=Michelle Lovric

|rating=4.5

|summary=A wonderful alternate world historical fantasy, pitting myth and legend against science. Underlying environmental themes and well-drawn characters, including curry-loving mermaids, add depth to a satisfying an literary adventure. Michelle Lovric was kind enough to be [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michelle Lovric|interviewed by Bookbag]].

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|title=Shadow Web

|author=N M Browne

|rating=4

|summary=A gripping adventure that is great fun to read but also gives pause for thought. Readers are asked to explore the real contemporary issues of war, terrorism and civil liberties, but also to appreciate the value of living in a relatively free society.

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|title=The Sorcerer's Mirror

|author=Adrian Howard

|rating=4

|summary=A girl encounters a parallel world, where - of course - she is the focus of a great world-saving plot. An old-fashioned, and undemanding but entertaining fantasy is the result.

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|title=The Bloodstone Bird

|author=Inbali Iserles

|rating=4.5

|summary=A very enjoyable teen fantasy read, with two children breaking into a parallel world in search of a mystical and world-changing bird. Both sides of the balance are full of detail and realistic touches.

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|title=The Truth Sayer

|author=Sally Prue

|rating=4

|summary=First in a promising series about a boy from another world gifted with huge powers. Great fun to read with lots of magic and comforting coming-of-age metaphors.

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|title=Charmed Life (The Chrestomanci)

|author=Diana Wynne Jones

|rating=4

|summary=Stylish but accessible, captivating and emotionally realistic story of magic in a (slightly) alternative world with a mildly Dickensian flavour but modern sensibilities. Better written than Harry Potter, but should appeal to most Potter fans and comes recommended for children and adults aged 7+.

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|title=Incarceron

|author=Catherine Fisher

|rating=4.5

|summary=Beautifully imagined and realised, this novel of future regression is rich with strong characters, big issues and a compelling plot. It is a barnstorming piece of serious fantasy that doesn't put a foot wrong.

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