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IF YOU LIKED HARRY POTTER...
If you liked Harry Potter try some of these books:
by Lloyd Alexander
The Prydain SeriesThe Castle of Llyr
Taran, a lowly Assistant Pig Keeper, must battle a diabolical fiend or face the destruction of his beloved home.The Black Cauldron
Prince Gwydion leads the quest to destroy the Black Cauldron--chief implement of the evil powers of the Lord of the Land of Death.The High King
Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters all of whom become involved in an epic struggle between good and evil that shapes the fate of the legendary land of Prydain.
by K. A. Applegate
Everworld SeriesSearch for Senna
After his girlfriend, Senna, is dragged underwater by a gigantic wolf-like creature that rises from a lake, David and three other high school students are swept into the peculiar and frightening universe of Everworld.Land of Loss
Enter the Enchanted
Realm of the Reaper
Discover the Destroyer
Fear the Fantastic
Gateway to the Gods
Brave the Betrayal
Inside the Illusion
Understand the Unknown
by T. A. Barron
The Lost Years of Merlin seriesThe Lost Years of Merlin
Washed up on the shores of ancient Wales, the boy had no home, no memory, and no name... History will name him Merlin...The Seven Songs of Merlin
Merlin's mother has fallen ill. To save her, he must learn the Seven Songs of Wisdom, which will enable him to obtain the elixir he needs. But first Merlin has to defeat a vile ogre whose merest glance means death.The Fires of Merlin
The dragon called Wings of Fire has awakened from his enchanted slumber. And only Merlin--the descendant of the wizard who first defeated the dragon--possesses the power to stop him.
by John BellairsDark Secret of Wetherend
Anthony Monday, 14, and Miss Eells, 68, team up again and try to foil the evil plans of Anders Borkman, who plots a way to put the earth into a new ice age and bring forth a pure human race.The Chessman of Doom
What did Professor Childermass's eccentric brother mean by the mysterious riddle he attached to his will? Unless they unravel the riddle fast, an evil madman will succeed in destroying the entire world!
by L. M. BostonRiver at Green Knowe
An English girl, a Polish refugee, and a displaced boy from the Orient explore an island-strewn river near the ancient manor house, Green Knowe.Children of Green Knowe
Tolly comes to live with his great-grandmother at the ancient house of Green Knowe and becomes friends with three children who lived there in the seventeenth century.
by Louise CooperThe Sleep of Stone
The story of the love of Ghysla, a nonhuman shape changer, for a human prince tells how she turns his bride-to-be into stone. Desolate when she finds Prince Anyr cannot return her love, she sacrifices herself to restore his bride to life.
by Susan CooperThe Dark is Rising Series
Over Sea, Under StoneThe Dark is Rising
On his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers he is the last of the Old Ones, dedicated to fighting the forces of evil. Will searches for the six magical signs that will be needed for the battle between the Dark and the Light.Greenwitch
Grey King
Silver on the Tree
by Diane Duane
The Wizardry SeriesSo You Want to be a Wizard
As two young wizards embark on a mission to preserve the universe they encounter an eerie version of Manhattan.High Wizardry
Nita's terrifyingly brilliant little sister Dairine, is a computer genius. When she heads out for her Wizardry Ordeal, Kit and Nita follow to lend their aid.A Wizard Abroad
When Nita goes to Ireland to spend the summer with her aunt, she soon discovers that Aunt Annie is also a wizard, and the two of them join forces with all of the wizards of the land to combat a rising evil.
by Edgar EagerHalf Magic Jane finds a magic charm which grants half of any wish, and her brother and sisters take turns making double wishes, leading to strange happenings-which leads Jane to make a last wish.
by Ed GreenwoodElminster in Myth Drannor
by Margaret Peterson HaddixJust Ella
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The heroine of this delightful new version of the Cinderella fairy tale is Ella, a scrappy, no nonsense, resourceful young girl who plots her way out of the servitude imposed by her stepmother, Lucille, and her two stepsisters, Corimunde and Griselda
by Eva IbbotsonSecret of Platform 13
When the island's baby prince is kidnapped, a troupe of the magical creatures attempts to rescue him.Which Witch
Wizard Arriman the Awful, needs a wife and holds a competition for local witches, with himself as prize; Entering the contest is kind-hearted, beautiful Belladonna, a white witch who wants to win his heart and admiration but is more likely to conjure up flowers than snakes. Terence is an orphan who helps Belladonna discover the powerful magic of true love and determination, and finds a home in the process.
by Brian Jacques
Redwall SeriesThe Legend of Luke
Martin the Warrior sets out to seek his birthplace, hoping to learn about his father. After a long trek, he and his companions meet some elderly creatures who tell him the legend of his father, who left young Martin in order to avenge his wife's death at the hands of Vilu Daskar, the evil pirate stoat.Lord Brocktree
When Ungatt Trunn attacks Salamandastron, Stonepaw and his small band of warrior hares are unable to hold off the villains. In the meantime, Stonepaw's son, Lord Brocktree, has been making his way to Salamandastron, accompanied by Dotti, a beautiful and spunky hare maiden.Taggerung
An otter born in Redwall, Abbey is kidnapped by members of an opposing clan who believe he is destined to be a great Taggerung, or warrior hero. Tagg later rebels against his adoptive tribe and goes in search of his true home.And many others
by Tanith Lee
Dragonflight BooksBlack Unicorn
Tanaquil, daughter of a sorceress, feels scorned by her mother, Jaive, because her only skill is that she can mend things. After Tanaquil puts together the bones of a unicorn and Jaive accidentally brings it back to life, Tanaquil follows the unicorn into the desert.Golden Unicorn
Red Unicorn
Tanaquil is in the wrong place at the wrong time finds herself in an alternate world ruled by Sulkan Liliam (her sister Lizra's double), whose murder is being plotted by Princess Tanakil (Tanaquil's double).
by Diane Wynne JonesHowl's Moving Castle
Feisty Sophie falls in love with the Wizard Howl, even as she sees that he's messy, vain, hysterical, and vulnerable.Dark Lord of Derkholm
An alternate world full of wizards, dragons, and other wonders is controlled by the ruthless Mr. Chesney. He operates a lucrative business in which tourists from his world enjoy staged adventures, and he holds the magic world at the mercy of a powerful demon he controls. When Derk, a goodhearted but apparently bumbling wizard, is chosen for the key role of "Dark Lord," the "Pilgrim Parties" begin to veer sharply from the script.The Lives of Christopher Chant
Christopher Chant has nine lives and his ability to transport himself to other worlds pits him against a villainous uncle, intent on using the world's magic for his own evil ends.
by Ursula LeGuin
Earthsea CyclesA Wizard of Earthsea
The Tombs of Atuan
The Farthest Shore
by Gail LevineElla Enchanted
Cursed at birth with the gift of obedience by an irresponsible fairy, Ella is powerless to resist the commands of others. After her mother dies, and her father leaves Ella's world is turned upside down. She battles both ogres and wicked stepsisters, and must deny her love for her prince to save his life and his realm.
by C. S. Lewis
The Chronicles of NarniaThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Four children discover another world as they explore the inside of a large wardrobe, a world where it is always winter and never Christmas because of the White Witch's spell. The children must help break the spell as one of them is taken by the White Witch.Prince Caspian
Wicked King Miraz has imposed a pernicious new order of persecution and imprisonment, but the King's nephew and rightful heir, young Prince Caspian, realizing the evil of his uncle's regime, vows to revive Narnia's glorious past.
by Jean LittleSneaker Hill
In this antic adventure, Susan's expectations of another unusual summer vacation with her quixotic Aunt Miranda exceed her wildest imaginings when she realizes that her aunt is studying to be a witch.
by Patricia MacLachlanTomorrow's Wizard
Young Murdoch is a Wizard's apprentice, but he seems to understand people better than wizardry, which presents some surprising challenges.
by Patricia McKillipThe Changeling Sea
An evocative romantic story about a young scrubwoman who, hexing the sea in anger, starts a chain of events that eventually frees two princes exchanged at birth.
by Robin McKinleyThe Blue Sword
Kidnapped by the king of the mysterious Free Hillfolk, Harry Crew learns that she possesses untrained magic powers and is destined to follow in the footsteps of a legendary female warrior.The Hero and the Crown
Tauntingly called ``Lady Aerin, Dragon-Killer'' for the small, dog-size dragons she killed, the princess and her skills are tested when she faces the monstrous, malevolent Black Dragon.
by Donna Jo NapoliZel
A woman unable to bear children but unable to exist without a child sells her soul for power and bullies her terrified neighbors into giving up their newborn daughter. She spirits the child away to a remote Swiss farm seeking to keep her away from the world. When Zel meets the Count's son the witch imprisons her.Beast
Beast is a transformed Persian prince. He travels to France to find the woman whose love of roses will undo his curse.
by Garth NixSabriel
A compelling fantasy has for a heroine Sabriel, the daughter of the necromancer whose duty it is to protect the Old Kingdom: unlike other mages, he has the power to bind the dead as well as bring the dead back to life.
Non-Fiction books about Harry Potter
Harry Potter You're the Best (+823.914 Ha)
Kid's Letters to Harry Potter (+823.914 K)
We Love Harry Potter (+823.8 Mo)
by Tamora PierceCircle of Magic Series
Sandry's Book
Tris's Book
Daja's Book
Briar's Book
The Immortals Series
Wild Magic
The Song of the Lioness SeriesWolf-Speaker
The Emperor Mage
The Realms of the Gods
Alana, the First Adventure
In the Hand of the Goddess
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man
Lioness Rampant
by Emily Rodda
Deltora Quest
Dread Mountain
The Maze of the Beast
The Valley of the Lost
Return to Deltora
by Phillip Pullman
His Dark Materials SeriesThe Golden Compass
A resilient young hero named Lyra, an amulet that answers questions, companion daemons, kidnapped children, armored bears, witch clans, and more are featured as Lyra.The Subtle Knife
Will encounters Lyra who has left her own world to find out what she can about the mysterious substance called Dust. Will gains hold of an ancient and powerful weapon (the "subtle knife" of the title).The Amber Spyglass
An Oxford researcher makes a spyglass that enables Lyra to see the golden patterns of Dust. Lyra and Will's quest is hard and heartbreaking: they can only rely on themselves and each other to save their worlds, and the cost is great.
by J. K. RowlingQuidditch Through the Ages
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
by Brad StricklandThe Bell, the Book, and the Spellbinder
When Fergie discovers a magical book that tells him how to make his wishes come true, he tries to resist the diabolical influence of the evil sorcerer who wrote it, but gradually he succumbs. Johnny and Professor Childermass, characters created by the late John Bellairs, discover the villain's plan to extend his own life by draining Fergie's youth.
by J. R. R. TolkienThe Hobbit
The Lord of the Rings TrilogyFellowship of the Ring
The Two Towers
The Return of the King
by Patricia Wrede
Enchanted ForestDealing with Dragons
A feisty princess, Cimorene, with a mind of her own, shuns regal training and protocol, preferring to volunteer herself as a dragon's servant and companion.Searching for Dragons
Problems are appearing in the Enchanted Forest of young King Mendanbar. He and Princess Cimorene have adventures with magic carpets and rescue the King of the Dragons - a female named Kazul.Calling on Dragons
When Morwen the witch discovers that King Mendanbar's magic sword has been stolen, she sets off to put things right, accompanied by Princess Cimorene, Telemain the magician, a rabbit named Killer, Kazul, the King of the Dragons, and two of Morwen's nine cats.Talking to Dragons
In the fourth entry in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Cimorene's son, Daystar, now 16, embarks on a mystifying grand adventure, during which a hotheaded firewitch and a very young dragon in search of its own princess join Daystar in rescuing his father.
by Jane YolenWizard's Hall
At Wizard's Hall, Henry discovers that his magical talents are at best limited, but that even so, he must fulfill an ancient prophecy and help overthrow a powerful, evil wizard. Although he wants to give up, Henry - now dubbed Thornmallow - perseveres and tries his hardest.
by Mary Frances ZambrenoA Plague of Sorcerers
A mysterious plague is felling the city's magic workers--what's a poor apprentice magician to do? Jermyn has plenty of talent but can't always control it, especially when he also has to cope with his familiar, Delia, an affectionate but overprotective skunk.
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