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reality vs. illusion

Books about reality vs. illusion for readers of all ages.

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For real

Alison Cherry

Ages 12–16self-discoveryauthenticity

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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. Collected Stories of the Supernatural [8 stories]

Ambrose Bierce

Ages 12–18mysterysupernatural

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The Stuff Of Nightmares

Malorie Blackman

Ages 13–18fearnightmares

Cover of Fear Street Novel - Don't Stay Up Late

Fear Street Novel - Don't Stay Up Late

Robert Lawrence Stine, Brittany Pressley

Ages 13–18fearsupernatural

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Crash

Sean Williams

Ages 10–15friendshipconspiracy

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The Marbury Lens

Andrew Smith, Andrew Smith

Ages 14–18survivaltrauma