Narnia Readalikes
Narnia Readalikes
Bruce Coville - Into the Land of the Unicorns or other series / call number J Coville
Why try it? One of the few unicorn stories, fantasy adventure, and a kid-oriented sense of humor.
Why try it? One of the few unicorn stories, fantasy adventure, and a kid-oriented sense of humor.
Diane Duane -So You Want to Be a Wizard series / call number J Duane
Why try it? It has a wizard’s handbook that changes every time you open it.
Why try it? It has a wizard’s handbook that changes every time you open it.
Edward Eager - Half Magic or others / call number J Eager
Why try it? This old fashioned family is always trying to keep the magic from spilling over into their neighborhood. Hijinks galore.
Why try it? This old fashioned family is always trying to keep the magic from spilling over into their neighborhood. Hijinks galore.
Elizabeth Goudge - The Little White Horse / call number J Goudge
Why try it? Exquisitely written magical tale with delights around every corner. Fantasy for those who like animals, good food, and beautiful objects.
Why try it? Exquisitely written magical tale with delights around every corner. Fantasy for those who like animals, good food, and beautiful objects.
Shannon Hale – The Princess Academy or The Goose Girl / call number J Hale
Why try it? The characters are never perfect, but always likable. Friendship is often a theme.
Why try it? The characters are never perfect, but always likable. Friendship is often a theme.
E. Nesbit - The Enchanted Castle or others / call number J Nesbit
Why try it? Kids discover magic while the adults are clueless. Another classic author whose chapter book fantasies stand the test of time.
Why try it? Kids discover magic while the adults are clueless. Another classic author whose chapter book fantasies stand the test of time.
Garth Nix - Keys to the Kingdom series / call number J Nix
Why try it? Because you want to find out what happens to Arthur, a human boy who gets dragged into ‘The House’ to rule its 7 levels.
Why try it? Because you want to find out what happens to Arthur, a human boy who gets dragged into ‘The House’ to rule its 7 levels.
Edith Pattou -East / call number YA Pattou
Why try it? Because you love fairy tales, cold places, or characters who make mistakes, but aren’t limited by them .
Why try it? Because you love fairy tales, cold places, or characters who make mistakes, but aren’t limited by them .
Emily Rodda - Rowan of Rin series / call number J Rodda
Why try it? It has a dragon, a map, and riddles.
Why try it? It has a dragon, a map, and riddles.
Dave Barry - Peter and the Starcatchers / call number J Barry
Why try it? The audio book is narrated by Jim Dale, who does the Harry Potter series. It’s high-flying, non stop, sword-fighting adventure.
Why try it? The audio book is narrated by Jim Dale, who does the Harry Potter series. It’s high-flying, non stop, sword-fighting adventure.
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