Harry Potter Readalikes
Harry Potter Readalikes
You know when you find an amazing book, and you never want it to end? How do you find another book to read after that? Our answer: Readalikes to the rescue! We hope our Readalikes will rescue you from the what-to-read-next question, and help you find lots of new amazing books.
Today's Readalikes are for the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. Just before Harry's 11th birthday an owl tries to deliver him a mysterious letter with a very special message. The letter tells Harry that he has been invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It turns out that Harry is not just an unwanted orphan, but a hero in a wizarding world that he never even knew existed. This starts him on an amazing path to magic, adventure, friendship, and family. In other words. . . . BEST. BOOKS. EVER!
There are 7 books in the Harry Potter series, plus The Tales of Beedle the Bard, plus the movies. Once you are done with all those, try out these other magical books for ages 9-11. Click on the book cover below to see more Harry Potter Readalike books you might also love.
Hope you enjoy our Readalikes!
—Emily, Scholastic Booktalker
Illustrations by Mary GrandPre
I've already READ all of those! Phooey.
Besides The Tales of Beedle the Bard, there's Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Comment #1 | Posted by: AquaCat586 on September 26, 2012 at 04:11 PM
I love these books! They are so good!
Comment #2 | Posted by: Happybook16 on September 26, 2012 at 05:01 PM
I'm already 14, but those magical adventure-fantasy books are my most FAAAAAAAAAVORITE types of books! Thanks for the suggestions...
BUT Harry Potter will still be THE BEST BOOKS of all time, no arguments!!!
:-D
Love,
~harrypotterisbeast (because, obviously, he is)
Comment #3 | Posted by: harrypotterisbeast on September 26, 2012 at 05:26 PM
I LOVE the Harry Potter books.I felt sad when I finished reading them.This should help A LOT!
Comment #4 | Posted by: CupidPuppet7 on September 27, 2012 at 05:57 PM
VERRRRRRRY BEST books!
Comment #5 | Posted by: Mya on September 30, 2012 at 04:19 PM
I was nine (no kidding) when I read all the series:) Now Iread them so much that my mother scolds me for reading it too much:D Mum says that I keep reading but don't do anything with all that.
Comment #6 | Posted by: FashionCupcake48 on October 01, 2012 at 11:53 AM
My fav is The Prisoner Of Azkaban so far.
Comment #7 | Posted by: liz19 on October 02, 2012 at 07:25 PM
They r the BEST BOOKS EVER! my mum scolds me 2 4 reading them all the time! they really are that good!
(btw, i'm Fred cuz i'm a twin... my twin's George, my friend's Hermione, and my other friend is Harry.... we've written plays and parodies 4 the talent show about the books.... u cn just about say that we r the biggest fans! :D )
Comment #8 | Posted by: Fred on October 03, 2012 at 12:18 PM
I've read and watched every harry potter book/movie. They are awesome. read them in 3rd grade
Comment #9 | Posted by: Grace on October 12, 2012 at 07:44 PM
@FashionCupcake48 I read every book at age nine, too. In three months! No Joke!
Comment #10 | Posted by: Lyssie on October 26, 2012 at 06:57 PM
I just read one of those books today I was so mad when I finished reading it because it was one of the best books I have ever read
Comment #11 | Posted by: cris on November 05, 2012 at 08:10 PM
i love the harry potter books. i am reading the whole series again
Comment #12 | Posted by: emma on December 04, 2012 at 11:16 AM
call me crazy but i meet jk rowling in my dreams every month!!!! hahahahah LOL
Comment #13 | Posted by: FashionCupcake48 on February 16, 2013 at 11:30 AM
I wish J.K.Rowling would write more books about Harry Potter.There will never be a series that will replace this one. I want to know more about James,Rose,Albus,Hugo,and Lilly.
Comment #14 | Posted by: darkblue300 on March 31, 2013 at 07:14 PM
OK, some of these are on the list but i feel obliged to suggest them.
the Fablehaven series
the Chronicles of Narnia
the Inkheart trilogy
the Last Dragon Chronicles
the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series
the Heros of Olympus series (best read after the Percy Jackson series)
the Dragons of Deltora series (best read after the Deltora Quests series)
and darkblue300, you are right! I need a new Order of the Phoenix book though, I read it to death!
Comment #15 | Posted by: Madison on May 14, 2013 at 01:46 AM
Oh! and the Kane Chronicles!!
Comment #16 | Posted by: Madison on May 14, 2013 at 01:47 AM
last one, the Inheritance Cycle
Comment #17 | Posted by: Madison on May 14, 2013 at 01:51 AM
omg! harry potter is the greatest. i read them all except for book six which i didn't like. if you like harry you'll love the lightning thief.
Comment #18 | Posted by: fashionfairy159 on May 15, 2013 at 10:47 AM