Books like Harry Potter

If your child loved Harry Potter, try Nevermoor, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Each has the same pull of magic, friendship and a world worth getting lost in.

12 books, checked for age-appropriate content. Updated 24 September 2026.

Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken.

1
Ages 9–14
Nevermoor
by Jessica Townsend
Cursed girl Morrigan Crow escapes death and competes for a place in the magical Wundrous Society.
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2
Ages 9–14
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
by A.F. Steadman
Skandar enters a secret academy for warrior unicorn riders while hiding a forbidden magical bond.
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3
Ages 9–14
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
by Kelly Barnhill
Luna is accidentally fed moonlight as a baby and grows into powerful magic while uncovering her town’s hidden truth.
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4
Ages 9–14
Wings of Fire (dragon series)
by Tui T. Sutherland
Seven dragon tribes struggle against prophecy, war, and betrayal as young dragonets seek a path to peace.
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5
Ages 9–14
The Chronicles of Narnia
by C.S. Lewis
Four siblings enter Narnia through a wardrobe and join Aslan’s struggle against the White Witch.
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6
Ages 9–14
Ella Enchanted
by Gail Carson Levine
Cursed to obey every command, Ella journeys to break the spell and claim control over her own life.
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7
Ages 9–14
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
by Rick Riordan
Percy learns he is Poseidon’s son and joins demigod friends on quests inspired by Greek mythology.
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8
Ages 9–11
The Land of Stories
by Chris Colfer
Twins Alex and Conner enter a fairy-tale world where familiar characters face new dangers and unfinished stories.
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9
Ages 9–14
Aru Shah and the End of Time
by Roshani Chokshi
A fast-paced fantasy adventure inspired by the Mahabharata, with a modern Indian-American heroine and mythic stakes.
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10
Ages 9–13
Asha & the Spirit Bird
by Jasbinder Bilan
Asha's journey through the Himalayan foothills blends family, migration, grief and Indian landscape with magical realism.
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11
Ages 9–14
A Kind of Spark
by Elle McNicoll
Autistic schoolgirl Addie campaigns for a memorial to women accused of witchcraft and challenges prejudice in her community.
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12
Ages 9–11
The Serpent's Secret
by Sayantani DasGupta
Kiran discovers she is an Indian princess and enters a magical realm to rescue her parents from a demon king.
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Questions parents ask

Q: What should my child read after Harry Potter?

Fantasy series with a school-age hero and a hidden world are the easiest next step. Every pick on this page suits the same ages and has been checked for content.

Q: How are the books on this list chosen?

Every book comes from Bookstaken's catalogue of 300+ children's books, where each title is rated for violence, fear, romance and language. A book only appears here if it fits the ages on this page and stays within the content limits for the youngest of them. Popular, well-reviewed books and series come first, and the list mixes Indian authors with international favourites.

Q: Where can I buy these books in India?

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Q: Can I get a list made for my own child?

Yes. Bookstaken's free book recommendation quiz asks about your child's age, interests, reading level and anything to avoid, then picks seven books matched to them. It takes about two minutes.