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1. 1. Journey To The River Sea

   

   A plucky orphan raised in an English boarding school is sent to live with distant relatives in Manaus and, on the steamer journey and in the lush Amazon, discovers the extraordinary beauty and danger of the rainforest; she makes warm friendships with locals and fellow travellers, uncovers the selfish schemes of her supposed guardians, and ultimately finds courage, belonging, and a new kind of family far from England.

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2. 2. Not Just A Witch / Dial A Ghost

   

   In this enchanting tale, readers are introduced to a world where magic and the supernatural seamlessly intertwine with the ordinary. The story follows a young witch who, despite her best intentions, often finds her spells going awry, leading to unexpected and humorous consequences. Alongside her, a group of friendly ghosts navigate their own challenges, seeking a new home after being displaced. As their paths cross, they embark on a heartwarming adventure filled with laughter, friendship, and the realization that sometimes, the most extraordinary solutions come from the most unexpected places.

3. 3. Nevěsta Pro čaroděje

   

   Set in a magical world filled with enchanting creatures and mystical landscapes, the story follows a young woman who finds herself unexpectedly betrothed to a powerful sorcerer. As she navigates her new life, she discovers hidden strengths within herself and learns to embrace the wonders and challenges of her new world. With themes of love, courage, and self-discovery, the narrative weaves a tale of transformation and the power of embracing one's destiny.

4. 4. The Secret Of Platform 13

   

   A hidden magical island is linked to the human world by a secret portal at a London train platform that opens only rarely; when the island's royal baby is kidnapped and taken to the city, a ragged but determined rescue party crosses into London to find him. They discover the child grown up in a human household and unaware of his origins, and what follows is a warm, adventurous tale of comic mishaps, unlikely friendships, and the struggle to decide where true belonging and family lie.

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5. 5. The Great Ghost Rescue

   

   The Great Ghost Rescue is a children's novel authored by Eva Ibbotson. It was published by Macmillan in 1975 and was Ibbotson's first published novel. The story deals with a ghost called Humphrey the Horrible. A film adaptation of the novel debuted in 2011.

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6. 6. The Dragonfly Pool

   

   A spirited, sheltered girl from an aristocratic English family is sent to an experimental, international boarding school where she makes firm friendships with children from many lands and becomes particularly close to a refugee royal; when his small country is threatened by political upheaval and war, she and her schoolmates draw on courage, creativity and loyalty—staging performances and risking everything—to help those they love and to discover what home and bravery truly mean.

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7. 7. The Star Of Kazan

   

   A spirited orphan named Annika is raised with warmth and practical wisdom by a loving, working-class family until a stranger arrives claiming she is the long-lost heir to a wealthy household; swept away into a life of comfort and cold formalities, she must confront loneliness, unravel the truth of her past, and—helped by loyal friends and her own common sense—decide where she truly belongs, in a gentle tale about identity, belonging, and the meaning of family.

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8. 8. The Haunting Of Granite Falls

   

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9. 9. A Song For Summer

   

   A Song for Summer is a romance novel by British author Eva Ibbotson, first published in 1997. Eva Ibbotson is possibly best known as an award-winning and prolific author of children's books, but she also wrote many beloved romance novels for the adult market, of which A Song for Summer was the last. This novel and four others (A Countess Below Stairs, A Company of Swans, The Reluctant Heiress, and The Morning Gift) were reissued between 2007 and 2009 for the young adult market.
10. 10. Which Witch?

    

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11. 11. The Beasts Of Clawstone Castle

    

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13. 13. Island Of The Aunts

    

    Three eccentric, warmhearted aunts maintain a secret island refuge where they shelter and raise shipwrecked and orphaned children; when visitors and outside forces threaten the safety and solitude of their haven, the aunts and youngsters draw on ingenuity, courage and deep affection to protect their makeshift family, celebrating kindness, adventure and the power of chosen family.

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