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Boys Growing Up Genre

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Books in the Boys Growing Up genre:

The Wizard’s Daughter (1984)

An evil wizard holds the kingdom in an enchantment until Boots rescues the wizard’s daughter from her undersea prison. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Chris Conover
Illustrator(s): Chris Conover

The Adventures of Tim (1985)

Six stories of Tim, a small boy who lived in a house by the sea. Includes Tim and Ginger, Tim and Charlotte, Tim’s Friend Towser, Tim to the Lighthouse, Tim in Danger and Tim all Alone.... View More

Author(s): Edward Ardizzone
Illustrator(s): Edward Ardizzone

Anna Banana and Me (1985)

Anna’s impetuosity inspires her playmate.

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Author(s): Lenore Blegvad
Illustrator(s): Erik Blegvad

A Child’s Book of Prayers (1985)

A collection of prayers.

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Author(s): Various
Illustrator(s): Michael Hague

Gentleman Bear (1985)

Billy Browne-Browne and Bayard Bear have a long and exciting life together.

Author(s): William Pène du Bois
Illustrator(s): William Pène du Bois

Harold’s Purple Crayon Treasury (1985)

An omnibus containing: Harold and the Purple Crayon, Harold’s Fairy Tale, Harold’s Trip to the Sky, Harold’s Circus and Harold’s ABC.... View More

Author(s): Crockett Johnson
Illustrator(s): Crockett Johnson

Hush-A-Bye Baby and other Bedtime Rhymes (1985)

A collection of traditional nursery rhymes.

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Author(s): Nicola Bayley
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

The Legend of the Veery Bird (1985)

The Keeper of the Forest gives the world the Veery Bird.

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Author(s): Kathleen Hague
Illustrator(s): Michael Hague

The Little Lulu Library Set VI (1985)

This three volume set includes the final John Stanley-written issues 68-87 of Little Lulu magazine.

The Little Lulu Library Volume 16 (1985)

This first volume of the three volume set includes issues 68-73 of Little Lulu magazine.

The Little Lulu Library Volume 17 (1985)

This second volume of the three volume set includes issues 74-80 of Little Lulu magazine.

The Little Lulu Library Volume 18 (1985)

This third volume of the three volume set includes includes the final issues (81-87) written by John Stanley of Little Lulu magazine.

Mr. O’Malley and the Haunted House (1985)

This is volume #2 of the paperback edition of Barnaby.

Author(s): Crockett Johnson
Illustrator(s): Crockett Johnson

Wanted, A Fairy Godfather (1985)

This is volume #1 of the paperback edition of Barnaby.

Author(s): Crockett Johnson
Illustrator(s): Crockett Johnson

The Dark Is Rising (1986)

On Midwinter Day, his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton learns he is last of the Old Ones - tasked with combating the forces of evil. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Susan Cooper
Illustrator(s): David Wiesner

En Lo Alto Del Arbol y Otras Rimas Infantiles (1986)

A collection of traditional nursery rhymes.

Author(s): Nicola Bayley
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

The Gold Bat and Other Stories (1986)

A compendium containing The Gold Bat, The Head of Kay’s and The White Feather.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Tony McSweeney

Greenwitch (1986)

Jane and her brothers help the Old Ones recover the Grail stolen by the Dark.

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Author(s): Susan Cooper
Illustrator(s): David Wiesner

The Grey King (1986)

Will Stanton goes to Wales to find the golden harp and awaken the ancient Sleepers. The cover image shown above is from the 1975 edition. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Susan Cooper
Illustrator(s): David Wiesner

Henry Reed’s Think Tank (1986)

Henry Reed and Midge Glass set up a consulting service in Grover’s Corner.

Author(s): Keith Robertson
Illustrator(s): Gail Owens

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