Books Similar to Harry Potter
Well-Known, Hidden Gems, & Newer Books Similar to Harry Potter
If you're looking for books if you like Harry Potter, here are some well-known reads alongside some up-and-coming books and hidden gems.
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Hidden Gems & Newer Books Similar to Harry Potter
Amelia Moon & the Solstice Spectacular by RJ Roark
Why It’s Similar: Magic, mysteries, and the sense of wonder that fans of Harry Potter will love, with themes of friendship, bravery, and adventure. (DOWNLOAD AND READ FOR FREE →)A Tale of Magic... by Chris Colfer
Why It’s Similar: A magical academy for misfit students and a story filled with secrets and enchanting discoveries.The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke
Why It’s Similar: While not magical in the traditional sense, it features a group of misfit orphans on an adventurous quest, perfect for fans of quirky, heartfelt stories.The Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell
Why It’s Similar: A clash between magical and non-magical worlds, with witty writing and a vibrant setting.The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
Why It’s Similar: Two friends are whisked away to a magical school where fairy-tale heroes and villains are trained, blurring the lines between good and evil.Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger
Why It’s Similar: A young girl discovers she’s not human but part of a magical world, filled with intrigue, secret abilities, and danger.Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Why It’s Similar: Morrigan is whisked to a magical society where she must compete in trials to prove her worth, much like Harry’s trials in Hogwarts.The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander (Chronicles of Prydain series)
Why It’s Similar: Heroic adventures, a magical mentor, and the quest to vanquish evil in a richly imagined world.
Well-Known Books Similar to Harry Potter
Percy Jackson & the Olympians by Rick Riordan
Why It’s Similar: A young boy discovers he’s part of a secret world (Greek mythology) and embarks on epic adventures with friends, facing challenges that test courage and loyalty.The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Why It’s Similar: A magical portal leads children into a world filled with mythical creatures, quests, and the ultimate battle of good vs. evil.His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
Why It’s Similar: A richly imagined world with complex characters, magical elements, and thought-provoking themes.The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Why It’s Similar: An unlikely hero, magical adventures, and the importance of friendship and bravery.
Bonus Books Similar to Harry Potter
The Magicians by Lev Grossman
Why It’s Similar: A darker, more mature take on magical education and the consequences of wielding power.The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini
Why It’s Similar: Dragons, magic, and a young protagonist navigating a dangerous new world.The Queen’s Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
Why It’s Similar: A richly built world with intrigue, complex characters, and epic storytelling.
