Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter has no idea how famous he is. That's because he's being raised by his miserable aunt and uncle who are terrified Harry will learn that he's really a wizard, just as his parents were.
Percy Jackson & The Olympiansby Rick Riordan
Modern-day demigods at a camp that's anything but ordinary.
Why you'll love it:The natural successor for Harry Potter fans. Swaps wizarding schools for a camp of demigods, featuring the same blend of humor, high stakes, and found family.
The Chronicles of Narniaby C.S. Lewis
Step through the wardrobe into a world of magic and wonder.
Why you'll love it:A foundational classic of portal fantasy that captures the same sense of wonder and the eternal struggle between good and evil.
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crowby Jessica Townsend
A cursed girl finds safety in a magical hidden city.
Why you'll love it:Widely hailed as the 'new Harry Potter,' it features an incredibly whimsical world, a lovable outcast, and a series of magical trials.
Keeper of the Lost Citiesby Shannon Messenger
A powerful telepath discovers a hidden world of elves.
Why you'll love it:Perfect for readers who loved the discovery of a hidden society and the slow unveiling of a massive, overarching magical mystery.
Amari and the Night Brothersby B.B. Alston
An ordinary girl enters a world of supernatural law enforcement.
Why you'll love it:Combines a hidden magical agency with a relatable protagonist fighting against prejudice and discovering her own extraordinary powers.
The Golden Compassby Philip Pullman
A dangerous journey across parallel worlds with an armored bear.
Why you'll love it:For fans who enjoyed the darker, more philosophical turns in the later Harry Potter books. A masterpiece of epic fantasy.
Gregor the Overlanderby Suzanne Collins
A boy travels to a dark underworld beneath New York City.
Why you'll love it:Before The Hunger Games, Collins wrote this incredible fantasy series featuring a hidden world, giant insects, and a reluctant hero.
Fablehavenby Brandon Mull
A secret wildlife refuge for magical creatures.
Why you'll love it:Focuses on the discovery of hidden magic in the real world, filled with dangerous creatures and ancient secrets.
Skulduggery Pleasantby Derek Landy
A skeleton detective and a brave girl solve magical crimes.
Why you'll love it:Offers a brilliant blend of witty humor, darker magic, and a persistent mystery that will resonate with Harry's adventures.
Inkheartby Cornelia Funke
What if you could read characters right out of their books?
Why you'll love it:A love letter to storytelling featuring a unique magical ability and a high-stakes adventure against book-born villains.