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Harry Potter

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Harry Potter

by J.K. Rowling

We found 10 books with similar themes, writing style, and atmosphere. Each one hand-picked for readers who couldn't put down Harry Potter.

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series, 7 Books Set. the Lightning Thief, Sea of Monsters, Titan's Curse, Battle of the Labyrinth, Last Olympian, the Chalice of the Gods, Wrath of the Triple Goddess

Rick Riordan

2024
4.2
1 edition

A young boy discovers he has mythological powers and enters a hidden world of demigods, with the same mix of humor, friendship, and epic quests.

A Wizard of Earthsea
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A Wizard of Earthsea

Ursula K. Le Guin

1968
4.2
86 editions

A gifted young mage attends a school of wizardry and must confront a shadow he accidentally unleashed, sharing the coming-of-age magical education arc.

The Chronicles of Narnia : The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
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The Chronicles of Narnia : The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

C.S. Lewis, Dramatization

1996
4.2
1 edition

Children discover a magical world where they're destined for greatness, blending whimsical fantasy with deeper themes of sacrifice and courage.

The Magicians
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The Magicians

Lev Grossman

2009
4.2
16 editions

This series follows a group of students at a secret college for magic, exploring darker, more adult themes within a magical education setting.

Sabriel
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Sabriel

Garth Nix

1996
4.2
2 editions

A young woman must venture into a dangerous magical realm to save her father, featuring a strong female protagonist and intricate world-building.

The House with a Clock in Its Walls
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The House with a Clock in Its Walls

John Bellairs

1973
4.2
41 editions

An orphaned boy goes to live with his eccentric uncle and discovers a world of magic and mystery, offering a similar blend of wonder and mild peril.

Akata witch
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Akata witch

Nnedi Okorafor

2011
4.2
13 editions

A Nigerian-American girl discovers her magical abilities in Nigeria, presenting a unique cultural take on the 'chosen one' trope with a vibrant magical system.

The Golden Compass Graphic Novel, Volume 2
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The Golden Compass Graphic Novel, Volume 2

Philip Pullman, Stéphane Melchior-Durand, Clément Oubrerie

2016
4.2
4 editions

A young girl embarks on an epic journey in a parallel world filled with daemons and adventure, sharing a sense of grand destiny and imaginative world-building.

Carry on
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Carry on

Rainbow Rowell

2019
4.2
1 edition

This novel playfully subverts fantasy tropes with a story about a magical school, a prophesied hero, and a complex relationship, echoing the beloved elements of HP.

The School for Good and Evil
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The School for Good and Evil

Soman Chainani

2007
4.2
17 editions

Students are trained at a magical academy to become fairy tale heroes or villains, offering a whimsical yet challenging take on the magical school concept.

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