does anybody knows a book similar to Harry Potter?
2007-04-07 21:49:46 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Okay, I love that genre and style too! Because it's not just the magic + wonder of the fantasy, but also the humanity + excitement of the social/interpersonal interactions...
So with that unique combination in mind, here are my suggestions:
*David Eddings' Belgariad series (1-Pawn of Prophecy, 2-Queen of Sorcvery, 3-Magician's Gambit, 4-Castle of Wizardry, 5-Enchanters' End Game) and also the sequel series Mallorean (also 5 books) -- trust me, EVERYone I've told about these just loves them. Complex and entertaining world like Tolkien's, with fun interesting characters like Rowling's...
*Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy (Golden Compass, Subtle Knife, Amber Spyglass) -- bit more complex in terms of "theology" and science (good for adults too), but great character development and plot. Truly unique and remarkably addictive...
And maybe it will help you if we weigh in on others' suggestions as well? So:
*C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia is one of my personal favorites, but sadly feels a bit outdated and less entertaining in wake of Harry Potter...
*Ursula K. LeGuin's Wizard of Earthsea is also one of my favorite books, but that trilogy honestly bored me on second reading...
*I've heard that Susan Cooper's Dark Is Rising series is quite good and have been meaning to pick that up...
*Though Christopher Paolini's Eragon books are entertaining, they feel contrived and formulaic (and well marketed!!!), plus lack deep character development like Rowlings' and Eddings' books...
Hope this helps? Let me know what you think of these books if you read them...~
2007-04-07 23:12:08 · answer #1 · answered by smc_90 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thieflord, Inkheart and Inkspell (2 books of a trilogy) by Cornelia Funke are one of the best fantasies I've read after Harry Potter. And there's LotR, and His Dark Materials.
2007-04-07 23:45:20 · answer #2 · answered by beachblue99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, let me suggest "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin. It is an amazing book, the first in the "Song of Fire and Ice" series, but, it's much more of a mature read than Harry Potter. Definately not for the light/juvinile reader. It is complex, and graphic but it is truly one of the most amazing fantasy series that I have ever had the pleasure of reading.
2007-04-07 21:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by overlord_grim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!
The Charlie Bone Series, by Jenny Nimmo (Fantasy)
The Inheritance Trilogy, by Christopher Paolini (Eragon and Eldest; 3rd book has yet 2 come out) (Fantasy)
The Inkheart Trilogy, by Cornelia Funke (Inkheart and Inkspell; 3rd book has yet 2 come out) (Fantasy)
Perseus Jackson and the Olympians, by Rick Riordan (The Lightning Theif and The Sea of Monsters have already been published, The Titan's Curse due out on 5/1/07) (Fantasy)
The Shadow Children Series, by Margeret Peterson Haddix (Science Fiction)
"The House of the Scorpion", by Nancy Farmer (Science Fiction)
"I'd Tell You I Love You But Then I'd Have To Kill You", by Ally Carter (Realistic Fiction)
they r in order, from closest 2 harry potter 2 farthest. the last three aren't even close, but they r really good books/series.
2007-04-07 22:40:42 · answer #4 · answered by jynxpixie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ohhhh fun =)
Hmm definitely the Artemis Fowl series (bit of an anti hero). Or anything by Eoin Colfer.
The Keys to the Kingdom Series by Garth Nix (although I understand his other fantasy novels are popular too).
Anything by Terry Pratchett but for a younger audience any of the stories featuring the Nac Mac Feegles/Tiffany Aching ( Wee Free Men, Hat Full of Sky, Wintersmith)
A bit more adult (and quite dark) the His Dark Materials series by Phillip Pullman
2007-04-08 01:30:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Witch & Wizard- James Patterson The House of Night Series- P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast The Cronicles of Vladimir Tod- Heather Brewer Macbeth- William Shakespeare Beastly- Alex Flinn The Maximum Ride Series- James Patterson The Twilight Saga- Stephanie Meyer Children of the Corn- Steven King If you need the list of books for some of these series' then contact me.
2016-05-19 23:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first book of "The Once and Future King" by TH White.
It's called "The Sword in the Stone". In it, young Wart, the future King Arthur of Britain, learns about magic and shape-shifting from his tutor, the wizard Merlin.
Also, try "The Lord of the Rings" by JRR Tolkien. The lyrical prose is hard to master, but well worth the effort! Gandalf the wizard is Frodo's father-figurely sort of mentor, like Dumbledore is to Harry. Like Dumbledore, he is betrayed by a fellow wizard & he sort of "dies" in the middle of the tale.
"Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin is another book that's similar to Harry Potter.
If you want to dig a little deeper, try "Le Morte D'Arthur", by Thomas Malory. In the First Book, he writes: "Morgan leFay was sent to a nunnery...and there she learned so much that she became a great clerk of necromancy..." Unfortunately, there's just this one intrigung line & we don't know anything else about this Arthurian "Hogwarts"!
2007-04-07 22:59:57 · answer #7 · answered by tegau eurvron 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bituminous trilogy by Jonathan Strod
Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Cofler
2007-04-07 23:53:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah.
You can try:
Magyk by Angie Sage ( and the sequel Flyte)
Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer (you might have heard of these already)
Maximum Ride:The Angel Experiment by James Patterson (and the sequel Maximum Ride: School's out Forever)
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (and the sequel Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters)
2007-04-07 23:37:32 · answer #9 · answered by Malfoy vs Potter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm really not a Harry Potter fan, but I read a wonderful fantasy series called 'Wicca' (UK) or 'Sweep' (US) by Cate Tiernan. I'd highly recommend it, though it's much more realistic than Harry Potter and bases itself on the religion of Wicca. Hope you enjoy your reading!
2007-04-08 00:03:20 · answer #10 · answered by lauren_1992 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋