I like Harry Potter and i was wondering if there was any other books that are kinda like it. thanks for your help!!!
2007-01-11 05:16:16 · 15 answers · asked by Sarah Kanoewai 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Try Visitors by Bob Chapman . The central character is a young boy, who is given the gift of time travel. His grandad has disappeared years before he was born and with his magical powers he sets off to see if he can find out what happened to him.' Visitors is suitable for both adults and kids and you can get tin on Amazon
2007-01-11 06:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by bookworm1 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, I suppose Eragon and Eldest ( from the Inheritance trilogy) are a little like Harry Potter. They do magic and stuff. On the other hand it has like dragons and swords and stuff (written by Christopher Paolini if you want to check it out). I don't think there are really any books that so closely related to Harry Potter. There aren't many books that have wizards and wands and stuff. However, I know of a trilogy where one of the main characters is a magician, not like wands and stuff, though. It's called the Bartimaeus Trilogy. #1: The Amulet of Smarkand, #2: The Golem's eye and #3: Ptolemy's Gate. I think that, if you liked Harry Potter, then you should like these books too. I have read the Harry Potter series more times than I count and am absolutely in love with them, so I know how you feel. I went in search on new books while I was waiting for the seventh book to come out and the books that I have suggested to you are some of the books that I've found over time. I hope you try them, but most of all, I hope you fall in love with them as much as I did!!! Good luck!
2007-01-11 06:00:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are a lot of wonderful fantasy books out there! Here's some suggestions from my own reading:
J. R. R. Tolkien (Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit)
Ursula K. Le Guin (Wizard of Earthsea books)
C. S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia)
Diana Wynne Jones (All sorts of amazing fantasies! Try "Howl's Moving Castle" or "The Dark Lord of Derkholm")
Christopher Paolini (The Inheritance books - Eragon, Eldest)
Susan Cooper (The Dark is Rising sequence)
Lloyd Alexander (The Prydain Chronicles)
Madeleine L'Engle (A Wrinkle in Time, A Ring of Endless Light)
Bruce Coville (The Unicorn Chronicles)
You could also ask your school or local librarian or a local bookseller to recommend some titles. Happy reading!
2007-01-11 05:29:49 · answer #3 · answered by Kate 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tamora Pierce has written some great books. Her Circle of Magic and the Circle Opens series' are the most similar to Harry Potter. Her other great series' include Song of the Lioness, The Immortals, Protector of the Small, Daughter of the Lioness, and Beka Cooper.
2007-01-11 06:33:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, many. Harry Potter is a fantasy, many fantast books are out there. I have found myself picking up and reading Eragon and it's sequels quite a lot. Those books are amazing! Lord of the Rings is good to if your into that stuff.
2007-01-11 05:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by sillyshas 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I love the Children of the Red King series (the Charlie Bone books) by Jenny Nimmo. Be sure to read the books in order.
http://www.scholastic.com/charliebone/books.htm
Jenny Nimmo is also the author of The Magician Trilogy which is excellent.
http://www.scholastic.com/charliebone/magicianseries.htm
You may also enjoy:
The Grey Griffins series by Derek Benz and J.S. Lewis. The Official site for this series is at
http://www.greygriffins.com/
The Keys to the Kingdom series by Garth Nix. The author's official site is at:
http://www.garthnix.co.uk
The Game Of Sunken Places by M.T. Anderson
David and the Phoenix by Edward Ormondroyd
http://www.purplehousepress.com/David.htm
2007-01-14 13:10:43 · answer #6 · answered by Night Owl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children of the Red King series by Jenny Nimmo
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle
A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis and Pauline Baynes
2007-01-11 05:27:39 · answer #7 · answered by Ralph 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to your bookstore and look on the shelves near the Harry Potter books and you'll find LOTS of good 'sf/fantasy' books. None are 'like' Harry Potter, but many are 'kinda like' it ... and if you ask a clerk to recommend something good that is kind of like Harry Potter, you'll have a 'good place' to start ... and KEEP READING!
2007-01-11 05:21:38 · answer #8 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lord of the rings, inkheart, magyk, the prophecy of the stones, and eragon are all in the same type of books that readers who enjoy harry potter will like. Enjoy!
2007-01-11 05:19:48 · answer #9 · answered by angela_adduci 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the Pullman trilogy. The first book is called The Golden Compass. Not exactly wizardly, but some great writing nonetheless.
2007-01-11 05:19:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋