Jul 07, 2017 last month i ordered my very first harry potter books bloomsbury 2014 paperback editions, and they just happened to arrive on june 26th, the 20th anniversary of harry potter and the philosopher. But consider its protagonist, maika halfwolf, an orphan trying to decode her past while also wrestling with the nearuncontrollable power inside her. Harry potter book series 7 books harry potter and the sorcerers stone by j. The books deal with complex and sometimes mature themes which may not be suitable for very young readers, but for older readers, they are very enjoyable to read, as they capture some of the magic of harry potter. May 21, 2015 15 books as enchanting as the harry potter series, since youve already read them a million times. Movies evaluation i am a huge fan of the harry potter series, books or movies. Like young harry potter, the charmingly odd greg belmont discovers his true identity later in life. It was the biggest thing to happen in books in forever. Rowling are based on claims that the novels contain occult or satanic subtexts.
Weve come up with several books that might fit the bill. Tons of fan authors already do stuff like rewriting books from other. I am a huge fan of the harry potter series, books or movies. But it doesnt mean the wizarding world has come to a halt. What to read after harry potter childrens books the guardian. Unfortunately, there is no replacing harry potter, but there are fantastic books and book series to keep your child engaged, entertained, and reading. Okay, so we could read it over and over, but weve also compiled a list of books like harry potter for when you need a new magical series in your life. Pullman has also written other works of fiction for youth, including the sally lockhart. This one is probably on every books like harry potter list around, but its for good reason. Beatrice is just your average girl trying to live in a postapocalyptic world. A new study published in the journal of applied social psychology found that reading the harry potter books in particular has similar effects, likely in part because potter is continually in. Please put on and vote on any books that you think harry potter fans would like.
If thats you, im telling you, you need to read the harry potter series. The harry potter author told wonderland magazine that one of the worlds most famous literary pairings would have ended up in relationship counselling. However, the harry potter series moved on and is now focusing on battles that took place before the boy wizard was born. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. I am a slytherin, a lifelong fan of harry potter, and a member of mugglenet staff since 2014. One of the coolest things about harry potter and the goblet of fire was the way it. Explore the entire series of harry potter books and audio books, as well as colouring books, box sets and collectibles. After graduation, quentin moves back to new york with his magical friends but is unimpressed with his mystical lifeuntil he learns that fillory, the. Last month i ordered my very first harry potter books bloomsbury 2014 paperback editions, and they just happened to arrive on june 26th, the. In a paper published online this week in the journal of applied social psychology, italian researchers report that kids who read the series which features a world in which elves, werewolves, goblins, poltergeists, and other fantastical creatures coexist exhibited fewer. A world full of wizards, magic, and, of course, dragons. Locklear english 1010 7 november 2014 harry potter.
And there were times you almost felt like a traitor for being a bookish person who didnt like harry potter. While i am a huge advocate for rereading the harry potter series as the rest of your library gathers dust, i can also admit that there are some other incredible books to read if you like harry. Even though its not as good as the original books, this play is such a treat for us who love harry potter its one more trip to this beloved world. She seems pretty tight with steve kloves, who wrote the scripts for every film. The harry potter books are some of the most beloved in the world, so it can be hard to figure out what to read afterwards. Many we have read, are reading, or are on our list to read. Whether you loved the series for its elements of fantasy, adventure or friendship, theres something in this list for you.
The 10 most magical books to read if you love harry potter by megan mccluskey september 20, 2018 4. Reading allows you to use your own imagination and make the story more. For more than 100 years, boys life has featured thousands of great books for boys. Religious debates over the harry potter series of books by j.
Dec 26, 2014 i ts been more than five years since j. Rowling is planning to expand her wizarding world with four new books set in the harry potter universe though maybe not exactly. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Castle hangnail by ursula vernon when molly shows up on castle hangnails doorstep to fill the vacancy for a wicked witch, the castles minions are understandably dubious. These 20 books like harry potter will hogwarts express you right back to.
Deborah harknesss bestselling series brimming with magic, time travel and witches has spawned an avid fan base, an annual convention, and now, a splashy tv adaptation. There could be an incredibly easy way to teach kids empathy toward outsiders. Strong, complex female characters, a good trioquartet of friends, and. Rowling, harry potter and the order of the phoenix by j. Apr 08, 2020 theres nothing more exciting than being able to collect new editions of our loved book series. The golden compass his dark materials, philip pullman. While epic and gorgeously illustrated, this graphic novel series may seem like an odd choice for a list of books like harry potter for adults. New harry potter game is like candy crush with wizarding.
Sep 09, 2014 a new study published in the journal of applied social psychology found that reading the harry potter books in particular has similar effects, likely in part because potter is continually in. The complete series boxed set collection 2014 uk edition. May 19, 2014 5 books your favorite harry potter fan will love. Rowlings wizarding world into other enchanted literary universes, theres no shortage of books like harry potter. Books to read if you love the harry potter book series. Unboxing my first harry potter books bloomsbury 2014. Keep in mind that we will be constantly updating this list as new titles release. Jul 29, 2016 harry potter transcended the world of books and became huge in the world of pop culture. This series of 4 books plus a prequel has a rich, creative, magical setting. Pat peters in the twenty years since harry potter first arrived on the publishing scene, j. Here is a look at 10 movies to watch if you like harry potter. Nanmeebooks reveals stunning 20thanniversary thai harry. Artemis fowl one of my grade 5s just finished harry potter. And lucky for you, there are plenty of books for kids to read if they love harry.
Rowlings boy wizard series has faced more than its share of attempts to see the books limited, banned or even burned in case youve been hiding under a rock or sworn off reading since 1997, rowlings sevenbook series features harry potter, a boy who finds out he is a wizard at age 11. Why everyone should read harry potter scientific american. Magical things in harry potter that are actually real. Rereading the potter books is a rite of passage for all potterheads. She had an active hand in writing them, as i understand it. Daniel radcliffe, at a casting call for broadway show the cripple of inishmaan, says it took a little while for him to get into the harry potter series. This should, by no means, deter you from seeking out other fantasy novels to accio more magic into your life. Aug 16, 2014 it feels like a mysteryplot from an earlier book, tacked on unsuccessfully to my favorite harry potter work, a slow and brooding character story, examining harry and draco, dumbledore and sirius, and all the brave and cowardly choices that have been made along the way and are yet to come.
And while many potter fans continue to love rereading each book, choosing harry potter book characters for halloween costume inspiration, and otherwise preparing for more adventures in the potterverse, from the fantastic beasts films to more books from j. Theres nothing more exciting than being able to collect new editions of our loved book series. I challenged my son and his cousin to join me in rereading the harry potter series. Like the harry potter series, the books start with a young wizard learning his trade and like the potter stories, they get a lot more adult and complicated as they go along.
It was the first book i experienced as unavoidable. Its sort of like harry potter meets lord of the rings. There are still more stories from the harry potter universe in the works. Since it was published in 1997, children and adults alike have fallen in love with j.
I was 10 when the first book was released in 1997 and although i didnt read it that year by the time the order of the phoenix was released in 2003 i was queuing up outside whsmith at midnight dressed in my robes to be one of the first to get my hands on the latest adventures. Youll find stories with magic, a heros journey, good vs. Thai publisher nanmeebooks recently revealed some stunning 20thanniversary edition covers of the harry potter books. Rowling will release four new harry potter stories centered around different hogwarts classes, the first two of which will. May 30, 2019 harry potter fans, this is your official heads up. Given that harry and the gang are adults now, were recommending novels that cater to the readers who matured right alongside themthink books like harry potter, but for adults. The best books to read if you love harry potter time.
But they will settle into your bookshelf and become wellworn favorites that you dont lend out for fear they wont return. I fell in love with them as a kid and know the ins and outs of all the stories. Here is a pile of books like harry potter guaranteed to bedazzle your imagination into the small hours of the morning long after the candle flame has turned to smoke and even the stars have left the. The 10 worst couples in literature books the guardian. And while they still love it, theyre now teenagers and looking for other fantasy books to read. Harry potter and 20 years of controversy intellectual. Oct 07, 2015 the evangelical version of harry potter spilled onto the social web. Id like to think youd pick up a big set of chunky books like all souls, which similarly talks about real issues, but. In my muggle life, i am passionate about human rights, and i love to travel around the world and meet new people. How to tell if you have a harry potter first edition set and. Emotional abuse can affect growing children, like harry potter. We follow harrys second son, albus, and his best friend, scorpius who is dracos son.
If youve always wanted to put the sorting hat on and take personality quizzes like its your job, you need to read the divergent series. Best books for teens who love harry potter 50 books. Oct 03, 2018 if youre anything like me, or youre around my age you will have likely read the harry potter books growing up. Supporters of the series have said that the magic in harry potter bears little resemblance to occultism, being more in the. Here are 25 books your child should read after harry potter. Its no secret that the harry potter series is a global phenomenon, having been translated into over 80 languages to date. Jan 17, 2019 what is the book you pick up when youre done with harry potter. Blog posted on wednesday, jan 02 20 magical books like harry potter after harry potter and the deathly hallows was released, some of us thought wed never find another worthy book series again. Although some names and terms might not translate directly from the original british english versions of the books, the original sevenbook series is the reason why the fandom that surrounds what is now the wizarding world franchise is what it is today. The covers were designed by illustrator apolar, who described his experience asdreams come true on his instagram page, where you can also see some of his other beautiful.
While, were on a role, here are twentyone more harry potter covers from here and around the world. What to read after harry potter childrens books the. Rowlings use of mythology, legends, ancient languages, botany, and astronomy in creating the world of harry potter is magical in itself. Another fantastic beasts movie will hit theaters in 2021, and j. Harry potter and the cursed child parts one and two. If you have yet to enter the world of hogwarts, its never too. The first in a series abut a young wizard finding his place in the magical world. But little did we know that there are tons of other amazing books like harry potter out there you just have to know where to look. Religious debates over the harry potter series wikipedia. Jun 24, 2015 here are the book addicted girls top recommended books for people who love harry potter and are in need of their next magic fix. It has an epic quest, like harry potter, and lots of action, friendship and even a few laughs. Hogwarts isnt the only magic school on offer, and harry and hermione arent the only pintsized wizard and witch your grade schooler will love. First we have the classic original covers, the ones that graced the books when most of us first read them which i still love and think are some of the best harry potter book covers. Fan project brings life to harry potter in translation.
If you love harry potter, youll like these books, too. A number of protestant, catholic, and orthodox christians have argued against the series, as have some shia and sunni muslims. Books like harry potter for high level readers these books are technically for older readers, due to complex plot and number of characters. I am a firm believer in reading the books i recommend to children so i read a lot of kids books at all levels. Books to read after harry potter fall into magical new worlds. These ten books like harry potter will instantly cure a. Online shopping for harry potter from a great selection at books store. Here is a pile of books like harry potter guarant 30 books like harry potter you need to read in 2018. Its been 20 years since harry potter first hit the shelves, and the popularity is still going strong. Here are the 100 titles we think every boy should read. The seven books about the young wizard and his time at the hogwarts school of. Rowling plotted harry potter with a handdrawn spreadsheet. The complete series boxed set collection 2014 uk edition new. Some librarians compare his dark materials, a trilogy by philip pullman, with harry potter.
World book day isnt about fancy dress apologies to the boy who went as a giant atlas. However, these books keep a mediumlevel of violence and pg romance, making them a great option for highlevel reading teens. Do not continue reading if you dont want to be sucked into books like harry potter. Although, there is a slight chance you havent read the books. Billed as a grownup harry potter, this adult novel follows brooklyn teenager quentin coldwater to brakebills academy for an education in sorcery and romance and general college debauchery. This change leaves people looking for more movies similar to the original harry potter series looking for something else to watch to fill in that hole. Rowling, mary grandpre october 1998 order in the next 7 hours 26 minutes and get it by tuesday, march 03. This is a great series for kids who want a book like harry potter with a full fantasy world to explore.
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