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This cozy mystery series is set in the small town of Concord, Massachusetts, and follows the adventures of the Hall family as they uncover secrets and solve crimes. With a mix of history, humor, and suspense, Langton creates a charming and engaging world.
Elizabeth Marie Pope
The Perilous Gard
If you enjoyed the blend of historical fiction and mystery in Jane Langton's Hall Family Chronicles, you'll likely appreciate Elizabeth Marie Pope's The Perilous Gard. Set in the 16th century, this book follows Kate Sutton, a young lady-in-waiting who is exiled to a remote estate, where she uncovers a dark secret and becomes entangled in a fairy world.
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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
For fans of Jane Langton's adventurous and suspenseful series, Joan Aiken's The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is a great pick. This novel, set in an alternate 19th-century England, follows two cousins as they try to escape the clutches of a wicked governess and a pack of hungry wolves.
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The London Eye Mystery
If you're drawn to the mystery elements of the Hall Family Chronicles, Siobhan Dowd's The London Eye Mystery is a fitting choice. The story revolves around two siblings who must solve the mystery of their uncle's sudden disappearance after he boards the London Eye.
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The Diamond of Drury Lane
Fans of Jane Langton's blend of history and adventure will enjoy Julia Golding's The Diamond of Drury Lane. Set in the 18th century, this novel follows a young orphan who becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and danger as she tries to recover a stolen diamond.
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The Mysterious Benedict Society
For readers who enjoy the clever puzzles and mysteries in the Hall Family Chronicles, The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart is a must-read. This book follows four gifted children as they uncover a sinister plot and work together to save the day.
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The Secret Garden
If you loved the themes of growth, transformation, and family in the Hall Family Chronicles, Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden is a classic choice. This novel follows a young girl as she discovers a hidden garden and learns the power of nurturing both plants and relationships.
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The House with a Clock in Its Walls
Fans of the spooky and mysterious settings in the Hall Family Chronicles will appreciate John Bellairs' The House with a Clock in Its Walls. This novel follows a young boy who moves into a strange house and discovers that it holds a dark secret.
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The Children of Green Knowe
If you enjoyed the themes of family, history, and magical realism in the Hall Family Chronicles, Lucy M. Boston's The Children of Green Knowe is a perfect fit. This novel follows a young boy as he discovers a magical connection to his ancestors and their ancestral home.
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The Four-Story Mistake
For readers who love the large, interconnected families in the Hall Family Chronicles, Elizabeth Enright's The Four-Story Mistake is a great choice. This novel follows the Melendy family as they move into a new home and embark on a series of adventures together.
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The Penderwicks
If you're drawn to the warm, engaging families in Jane Langton's series, The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall is a modern classic. This novel follows the four Penderwick sisters as they embark on a summer adventure filled with laughter, love, and mishaps.
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