Widen up your world to include creatures greater than dragons and wizards more powerful than lord voldemort. Imagine that instead of harry potters comingofage story, wed instead read albus dumbledores. The book sold 11 million copies within 24 hours of its release. Without further ado, heres my list of 14 mustread fantasy books like harry potter. Great young adult fantasy adventure books harry potter fans will enjoy. Official shop more references and cheaper because untaxed. Rowling and harry potters birthday, heres a quiz for only the truest of fans. Oct 06, 2017 the most popular fantasy franchises of the past few decades, from harry potter and twilight to mr. Jewelry ribbon fantasy book after harry potter doctor who 365 dni add to favourites loading hm, were having trouble loading this video. But the magicians is not an appropriate followup to hp for a 6yearold. Below, weve gathered the best books that combine harry potters genre with. Candice suggested beast quest by adam blade candice. After finding out shes a reincarnation of an ancient hindu god, aru must. Another excellent book to read after harry potter, or at any time, is the sparrow, by mary doria russel.
Harry potter becomes bestselling book series in history with. What to read after harry potter childrens books the. The best books to read if you love harry potter oprah daily. In fact, you could probably pick any book in sandersons library and it would satisfy your magical needs. I am a diehard fan of harry potter and after watching the movies i thought that they definitely wernt as good as the books so if you have seen the movies and did not like them,you must read the books because. Apr 11, 2018 in the 2000s, the harry potter novels became the rare series read by fantasy fans and non fantasy fans, book lovers and non book lovers, basically everyone on planet earth. However, finding a followup to harry potter is deceptively hard.
Without further preamble, here is my list of suggested fantasy books for kids who are growing up with the books right now, but arent quite ready for the. Barrons the lost years of merlin series, which finds the greatest wizard of all time alone, nameless, and with no memory of life before. In 2006, halfblood prince received the book of the year prize at the british book awards. Divergent series four book hardcover gift set by veronica roth. For instance, harry potter and the deathly hallows is the fastestselling book of fiction in history, selling more than 8 million copies in the first 24 hours alone. Books like harry potter 8 series to get you started epic reads. Jun 12, 2018 the chronicles of narnia, twilight, the hunger games, and game of thrones all bring up the rear. As of 2018 the harry potter series has sold over 500 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 80 languages. After game of thrones, whats the next mustsee fantasy epic. Rowlings magical, fantastical world is a huge burden to bear, but there is some comfort in knowing youre not alone.
Feb 12, 2019 a lot of the lists for books for potter fans tend to focus on people like me, adults who grew up with the books. Levithan crafts a magical character in a, a genderneutral free spirit who hops from one body to another each. Oct 19, 2015 growing up with the harry potter series was a magical thing. Jan 17, 2020 11 best middle grade fantasy books to read after harry potter. Imagine that instead of harry potter s comingofage story, wed instead read albus dumbledores. Rowling has dug in her heels after writing transphobic tweets, leading some harry potter fans to distance themselves from the author while they search for other fantasy series. Jun 29, 2019 if you loved reading harry potter then sabriel is going to be one of your next favorite books. Daniel radcliffe brought one of the most iconic fictional characters to life during his tenure as harry potter and found himself sticking in the spotlight for over a decade. Reviews of better books with sorcery fantasy themes for you or your child to read after finishing harry potter.
Eight transinclusive fantasy books for harry potter fans. What to read after harry potter childrens books the guardian. This series combines folklore, fantasy, and a fistful of high tech funk with its fairies. Didspexels harry potter is an international phenomenon, but what do you do when youve read all th. The sixth book, harry potter and the halfblood prince, was released on 16 july 2005. After ruban v1 afv1r after ribbon v2 afv2r after ribbon v3 afv3r after. I want to compare and contrast the harry potter series with similar books of fantasy. This series followed a young boy named jacob who sought out the truth about an abandoned orphanage and ends up traveling back in time to meet the children who used to live there, all possessing magical powers, and sets off on a great adventure. Life after harry potter life after harry potter the website that helps you choose books. But, the world of magic isnt restricted just to harry potter, and magic isnt restricted to the corridors of hogwarts. There is fantasy and good story telling in the harry potter books. Fantasy books for kids full of mythical creatures, legendary quests, and daring heroes, these fantasy books are sure to leave your kids enchanted and spellbound. While the sparrow is science fiction, not fantasy, it touches upon many themes which fans of the harry potter series would appreciate.
I believe it, too, has been subjected to narrowminded criticism. Jul 22, 2019 the harry potter series has been around for awhile now and has cemented itself into the fantasy genre. The tale of a boy chosen by an eerie prophecy to vanquish a dark lord is ageold lore. What to read after harry potter fantastic book recommendations for harry potter fans. Pocket bookmark 45x140 mm with always different fronts.
Apr 27, 2020 by now youve probably seen hundreds of lists like this one books to read after you or your kids finish the harry potter series. Mar 21, 2016 because harry potter can fit into so many genres, there are many books that vill the void harry and his friends left behind. After the publishing of harry potter and the halfblood prince, the seventh and final novel, harry potter and the deathly hallows, was released 21 july 2007. As the story progresses each book gets scarier so parental guidence may be needed for kids aged 710 when reading the last few books. For an author who introduced kids to and explored major themes about the importance of people speaking up agai. Nov 27, 2017 the brilliant book group at glenthorne library in south london had heaps and heaps of ideas for us about where to turn after harry potter. At the same time, the stories are infused with references to actual occult practices, some of which i once studied and practiced. If youre into harry potter because it harkens back to your early days of first discovering how great books can be, another ya book that employs fantastical elements might itch your scratch or lightning boltshaped scar. Books like harry potter 8 series to get you started. Dragon slippers trilogy by jessica day george young, brave creel wants to own her own seamstress shop. Unfortunately, no matter how much you love the worlds favorite wizard and his cr. The trials of morrigan crow is the first book in an exciting new series from aussie author jessica townsend thatll hook your kid. Nnedi okorafor and the fantasy genre she is helping.
A book that most millennials grew up with, the harry potter books are coming of age tales wrapped in delicious dark fantasy. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone is the fifth bestselling book in history, with 120 million sold, and only the second one to involve elements of fantasy tolkien. May 27, 2020 jk rowling is making sure her fans have something new to entertain themselves during the lockdown. Jun 10, 2020 replace harry potter on your reading list with some of the best science fiction and fantasy books authored by and about transgender and nonbinary people. Remember the days of waiting eagerly for the next harry potter book to be released. On top of that, harry potter and the deathly hallows, holds a guinness world record for the fastestselling fiction novel with 8. After reading most of book three, however, i have to say that i consider this series to have been published for the wrong readership.
What to read after harry potter i think the cover was red. Dec 07, 2016 books after harry potter artemis fowl by eoin colfer 12 year old artemis fowl is the most ingenious criminal mastermind in history. Your friend miss granger accidentally knocked me over as she rushed to set fire to snape at that quidditch match. These highly recommended, highly addicting, cantputemdown stories of adventure and fantasy will lift you out of the harry potter doldrums. The 10 most magical books to read if you love harry potter. But after his prealgebra teacher transforms into an ancient greek spirit and. Fans say the fantasy world feels as homey as hogwarts you can read. These books mingle muggles and wizards when magic intrudes on our own real world. Jan 30, 2021 the book is steeped in magic, mystery, and wonder, and it is quite delightful. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far paste. This is a wonderful, addictive fantasy adventure series with every book superbly imagined and written which harry potter fans love, too. Its not as simple as heading to the fantasy section of the bookstore or plucking a book set in a mysterious school. All of bustles harry potter coverage mads mikkelsen confirmed to replace johnny depp in fantastic beasts 3 depp resigned from the role after losing his libel case against the sun. Whether your kids became fantasy fans after tearing through the bestselling harry potter book series or have always loved stories about magic and enchanted lands, this list is full of.
Books after harry potter artemis fowl by eoin colfer 12 year old artemis fowl is the most ingenious criminal mastermind in history. Riordans greek mythologybased percy jackson series, have for the most part. What your favorite harry potter book says about you. These highly recommended, highly addicting, cantputemdown stories of adventure and fantasy will lift kids out of the post harry potter doldrums. Older readers and adults will find philip pullmans his dark materials more rewarding than harry potter. May 18, 2015 19 books to read if you loved the harry potter series. If the book is part of a series, please only vote for the first book. After game of thrones, whats the next mustsee fantasy. However, for me, these novels do recapture a little of that extraordinary magic i felt when i cracked open my very first harry potter book.
Or as its known colloquially, harry potter and the worst camping trip ever. Magic is at the heart of the harry potter books and brandon sandersons books have some of the most unique uses of magic youll find in the fantasy genre. And once you finish reading this splendid novel and revel in all its bewitching lyrical sorcery, you can discover more books like the name of the wind. I always preordered them online, and id practically sit at the end of the driveway by my mailbox until the truck arrived with my book. What to read after harry potter fantasy books to read. Rowlings recent lack of respect for the trans community. Its not as simple as heading to the fantasy section of the bookstore or. Rowling herself, so i offer the following reading order first, i would read the seven main harry potter novels, supplemented with fantastic beasts and where to find them fbawtft and quidditch through the ages qtta as questions about the beasts and quidditch arise if they do. Loading click to zoom tlpuniversefr 1,019 sales 5 out of 5 stars. These books will get, even reluctant readers excited about reading.
These lists are all pretty similar, i think, and they mostly. I want to compare and contrast the harry potter series with similar books of fantasy and show how they are linked. Rowling in light of comments she made against the trans community, check out the works of these fantasy authors. If you love harry potter, youll like these books, too. Over in the old kingdom, where magic does work, her father has mysteriously vanished and is trapped on the other side of death. Theres a single fraught moment in any book nerds life where they have to face the deepest satisfaction, anxiety, dread, and bittersweet tears theyd ever known. Loved by fantasy fans for its ornate writing and stories within stories fans of the harry potter books shouldnt go another day without reading this or at least adding it to your tbr pile. Over the course of 10 years, the stars of harry potter brought magic, mischief and more to millions of fans around the world. However, what makes harry potter great is its magnificent world of witchcraft and wizardry. Jk rowling announces release of new fantasy book that is. Maybe youll never find a book better than harry potter, but that doesnt mean you cant enjoy reading other novels about magic, friendship. Click on the title of the series to see more books. Its still the eternal question, almost ten years after the last book in the.
Eight transinclusive fantasy books for the harry potter fans, from allgender quidditch to trans boys summoning ghosts. My initial desire is simply to explore the harry potter phenomenon with my students. At the same time, the stories are infused with references to actual occult practices. The best books to read if you love harry potter time. Harry potter andthephilosophersstone, chapter thirteen. It too broke all sales records, selling nine million copies in its first 24 hours of release.
Jewelry ribbon fantasy book after harry potter doctor etsy. What do you do once youve read all of the books in the harry potter series. So much so that many of us are already planning on reading them to our own kids, because everyone deserves that experience. Jk rowling announces release of new fantasy book that is not. Community contributor this post was created by a member of the buzzfeed community. A young necromancer, sabriel, is in her final year at wyverly college where magic doesnt work.
Nnedi okorafor and the fantasy genre she is helping redefine. If youve just finished the harry potter series, youre well aware that in the last book it seems like evil just might triumph over good. For fantasy fans, its been disheartening and disappointing to see j. Buzzfeed staff the fact that this scene never made it into the movies is a crime. The young adult fantasy series, miss peregrines home for peculiar children, launched over a decade after harry potter captured the worlds attention. What are some free harry potter games to play online. If youve wondered what you would do in a situation where the forces of darkness have managed to take over, youre going to love the first entry in the legacy of orisha series by tomi adeyemi.
After the events of the previous book culminating in another major characters heartbreaking death harry vows to personally destroy every one of voldemorts horcruxes. Decorated with a ribbon and its fully handdrawn pendant. Nearly all can be considered fantasy, but there are different qualities. As it turns out, the wizarding world reads like a compendium of fantasy tropes found in other series, which are as good, or possibly even better. There are many books other than harry that reintroduce young fans to fantasy. Harry potter becomes bestselling book series in history. Though some may not take the series at the same level as a lord of the rings or a wheel of time, it deserves its own place at the table of fantasy book series. Peregrines home for peculiar children by ransom riggs and anything by christopher edge.
Potter books have broken other records on their own in the past. Top best fantasy books everyone should read 2021 list. The secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel by michael scott. Turn to 10 other fantasy books filled with magic and adventure. Like alexwlchan says, i know of no suggested reading order of the harry potter series made by j. Jun 24, 2015 and you loved the harry potter world and the magic, and now are looking for fantastical worlds that are bigger, bolder and even more magical, you should try some epic high fantasy books. Where to buy a harry potter christmas sweater as good a. For further information, please read my articles on the harry potter books under the articles section in the table of contents. What are some good books to read after harry potter. After launching the harry potter at home initiative, the muchloved author has announced the. Feb 20, 2020 perhaps most importantly, the books also created a generation of readers forever invested in harry potter and finding books just like them. The lost years book 1 the seven songs book 2 the raging fires book 3 the mirror of fate book 4 the wizards wings book 5 the dragon of avalon.
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