I second the Sabriel series. I tend to think Garth Nix is a kind of Neil-Gaiman-starter author. Elements of gothic/horror stuff, but never really too scary for kids (or at least, not for me when I was that age, it tends…
Tamora Pierce Recommendations: For the adventurous tomboy: "Alanna: The First Adventure" and "First Test" are the first books in two different series. In general a good series: Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic Series)…
I second the Sabriel series. I tend to think Garth Nix is a kind of Neil-Gaiman-starter author. Elements of gothic/horror stuff, but never really too scary for kids (or at least, not for me when I was that age, it tends…
Tamora Pierce Recommendations: For the adventurous tomboy: "Alanna: The First Adventure" and "First Test" are the first books in two different series. In general a good series: Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic Series)…