Books to Read After Reading Harry Potter

What To Read After... Harry Potter

Published on: 27 Nov 2017 Author: Emily Drabble

How practise you possibly follow one of the biggest series in children's literature? We have some ideas - and you've helped us out with some great ideas too!

Information technology's yet the eternal question, almost ten years after the terminal book in the series was published and xx years after information technology began with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. How practise you choice what to read next?

For younger readers, it may be the instance that they accept read Philosopher'southward Stone and Bedroom of Secrets (and mayhap Prisoner of Azkaban) and at present need to find books to fill the gap while they abound upwardly enough to handle the residue - after all, the serial does go somewhat dark...

So what can children who love Harry Potter read adjacent?

For 10+ readers waiting until they're set up to continue the Harry Potter series after Prisoner of Azkaban

Dragon'due south Dark-green , the first volume in the new magical Worldquake series from Scarlett Thomas and published by Canongate, is set in a magical schoolhouse with the aforementioned sort of warm, relatable characters as Harry Potter - also as some definite tongue-in-cheek humour that works brilliantly against a big, dystopian fantasy earth. The second book in the serial, The Chosen Ones, is out in April 2018.

There's slap-up new heroine to follow in Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow past Jessica Townsend. Could Morrigan (a 'cursed child', blamed for every misfortune and destined to die on her eleventh birthday) fifty-fifty be the heir to Harry Potter's throne?

Too for younger readers, new School Librarian of the Year Lucas Maxwell has an idea:

Our students love Harry Potter so information technology wasn't a surprise that they also dear Knights of the Borrowed Dark by Dave Rudden! Information technology'southward got everything a Harry Potter fan needs: terrifying creatures that clamber from the shadows, an orphaned hero with magic powers, tons of action and great twists!

For those craving a massive new series to become their teeth into

It's got to be Skulduggery Pleasant past Derek Landy. This addictive, cult series started in 2007, telling the adventures of skeleton detective Skulduggery Pleasant and teenage girl Valkyrie Cain (as well as her reflection character Stephanie Edgley). Can Valkyrie stop evil forces that are threatening the globe and keep the darkness within herself condom inside? There are nine fantastic books in the first series, and now a 2nd series has begun with Resurrection. The passion of Skulduggery fans for the series is legendary - just check out the Facebook page or the official website.

Also worth a read is the Percy Jackson and the Olympians serial by Rick Riordan. The commencement five books are ready in Military camp Half Blood, a training base of operations for Demi-gods like Percy - it'south a setting to rival Hogwarts.

For older readers who have finished the Harry Potter series

The Grisha trilogy by Leigh Bardugo is some other magic-filled teen read. Fans say the fantasy world feels as homey equally Hogwarts - you can read our interview with Leigh for more information.

Also endeavor The Witch's Osculation teen serial past Katharine and Elizabeth Corr, published by HarperCollins, which fuses magic with romance and drama.

Of course (and lots of you said this) another possibility is to offset reading theHarry Potterbooks all over again: the illustrated versions this time! Jim Kay's images in the new editions are sublime.

And when you're not reading, do visit the spectacular Harry Potter and the History of Magic exhibition at the British Library, which is running until February. You'll go to see early drafts of Harry Potter, original illustrations by Jim Kay, and fifty-fifty fascinating sketches and drawings by JK Rowling herself, as well as gorgeous medieval manuscripts and ancient books of magic, herbalism, apothecary and dragons. It'south perfect for children anile 9 and over.

Readers' recommendations

Nosotros were blown abroad by how many recommendations you sent in - this really is a reading list to envy! Read on for heaps of ideas from readers, librarians, authors and teachers...

Dianna Wynne Jones

TheHowl's Moving Castleauthor was a very popular pick, with @AliceStainer proverb that all of her books are 'enchanting' while @HannahTheEditor added: 'There are and so many I discovered as an adult reader!' Diana was also picked by @ruth_pat ('particularly the wonderfulChrestomanci series'), @LibraryDroog, @readsheffield, @littlehux and @Suze_est_iratus.

The Dreamsnatcher trilogy - Abi Elphinstone

These books were described as 'perfect for young readers' by @Alibrarylady, who added: 'Thrilling, compelling adventures of magic, evil & bravery but full of friendship & centre likewise.' That view was shared past @bookloverJo, who said they're 'filled with magic, adventure with friendship at their very core'. Sounds veryHarry Potter to us.

The Bartimaeus Sequence - Jonathan Stroud

Jonathan'due southLockwood & Cobooks were mentioned, only there was fifty-fifty more than love forBartimaeus, which was described as 'phenomenal' by @Year5Belmont. 'Both my son and I loved it,' added @scribblestreet, while it was too chosen by @CaldewLibrary, @sumthinblue, @MrWatersGB and @CaroleAnn1982.

The Apprentice Witch - James Nicol

This was described as 'another magical world that will appeal to readers ofHarry Potter with spells and creatures to entertain all' past @authorontheedge, while @bookloverJo agreed: 'Perfect for lovers of magic - he conjures up a truly believable magical world just like HP.' Sounds like a pretty safe bet...

Knights of the Borrowed Night - Dave Rudden

This came 'highly recommended' by @eamonnlally, while @OliviaMHope said merely, 'Clever, funny, dark, heroic'. Just if yous need a fleck more than information, enter @PawsomeCatMaman, who made united states of america want to readKnights of the Borrowed Darkimmediately: 'Orphan, Citizen Hardwick, has grown upwards reading fantasy books. One solar day, he is summoned to see a mysterious aunt he never knew he had and is fatigued into a fantastical underworld and clandestine organisation, fighting magical creatures of darkness'.

Liesl & Po - Lauren Oliver

Over on Facebook, Jessica revealed that her book club of 10 and 11-year-olds "very much enjoyed"Liesl & Po, calculation, 'Magic, murder and mystery. Perfect.' Yes, it sounds pretty perfect to u.s., likewise - and to Cathy, who replied, 'I adore this volume. It's beautiful, magic and night. I've used information technology with class visits and library groups likewise.'

Rivers of London - Ben Aaronovitch

1 for older readers, this, but it came up a lot so we thought it was worth mentioning (it got suggested on Facebook and past @starlinguk and @RuthMoss on Twitter). @AwatsonOne was the first to propose it - promising 'swell humor' and 'moments of genius' - but be warned, as @bcb567 pointed out, 'In that location'southward some adult content in the series that might not be quite suitable.' So maybe you lot should read it before passing it on to your family.

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Ideas from children themselves

The brilliant book group at Glenthorne Library in South London had heaps and heaps of ideas for usa nearly where to plough subsequentlyHarry Potter:

• Candice suggested Fauna Questpast Adam Blade - Candice
• Rhys plumped for Ms. Peregrine'southward Dwelling for Peculiar Children by Bribe Riggs and anything by Christopher Edge
• Khizar is a fan ofThe Ability of Fiveby Anthony Horowitz
• Ruby thinks you should endeavour outThe Country of Storiesby Chris Colfer and theConcluding Dragonseries by Chris d'Lacey
• David lovesThe Hobbit by JRR Tolkien, while Julia likesThe Lord of the Rings
• Izzy backed thePercy Jacksonbooks by Rick Riordan (we saw lots of support for these and theMagnus Chase books on Twitter)
• ... and Jess said you should only readHarry Potteragain! (Alright - she also praisedThe Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie.)

And even more suggestions to go on you decorated...

• Septimus Heapby Angie Sage got loads of back up on Twitter, with @starlinguk saying, 'Non merely because they're about wizards, but also because they're well-written and suck y'all in'
• Ursula One thousand Le Guin'sEarthseabooks are ever pop and were suggested many times, including by writer SF Said, who said they are 'the best books virtually magic' he's ever read. (Incidentally, SF Said'south own volumeVarjak Pawwas recommended by @Stitchinscience.)
• Alan Garner was as well a popular selection, with @Mole_9 suggesting 'WeirdstoneandThe Moon of Gomrathfor younger readers,Red ShiftandThe Owl Servicefor older, and the heartbreakingStrandloperfor adults.'
• @Wh_LRC went forMagicians Guildby Trudy Canavan
• The Queen's Thiefby Megan Whalen Turner got backing from @sumthinblue and @jennymosswrites, who said, 'So much excellence hither'. Quite a recommendation!
• Children'southward book consultant @Jake_Hope suggestedThe Psammeadpast E Nesbit, saying: 'The language is sometimes complex, simply magic, myths, mishaps & subtle morals in Nesbit's Psammead stories offer an enchanting insight into an enchanted world of possibility with utterly convincing kid's heart perspective.'
• Patrick Rothfuss'southwardIn The Name of The Windand The Nowhere Chroniclesby Sarah Silverwood got backing from @HazeleyLibrary, while Terry Brooks'Magic Kingdom for Salewas suggested by @apprenticemomma.
• There was loads of love forTiffany Achingby Terry Pratchett, including from @QBridgeLibrary, @SilkAvril, @missjuliejools, @sumthinblue and @uncatchablefish, while @KatyGulliver plumped forDiscworld.

• Unsurprisingly, lots of people on Twitter - including @ruth_pat, @PewterWolf and @nosugartea - suggested Philip Pullman'sHis Dark Materials.
• 'Until yous've readPlaying Beattie Bowpast Ruth Park yous are just one-half live,' announced @missjuliejools. Consider that a must for your reading list, then.
• Cornelia Funke'sInkheartandRestlesstrilogies got lots of love, while @farmgirlwriter also suggested series that her girl enjoyed, including Lauren Kid'sCerise Redfort, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and The Sinclair's Mysteriespast Katherine Woodfine.
• Fans ofHarry Potterare sure to savorThe Underground of Platform xiiipast Eva Ibbotson - it was recommended past @WGS_LRC, @LucePearse, @peetea7 and @MHarrison13.
  
• @DoncasterLib spoke from feel when recommendingThe Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamelby Michael Scott, saying, 'Information technology got me through my mail-Potter blues!' @Karimiztan is also a fan: 'Utterly amazing.'

• @bookloverJo is a big fan of theAlfie Bloomseries by Gabrielle Kent - 'a thrilling, dark take a chance'.
• The Saga of Darren Shanby Darren Shan got lots of support on Twitter, including from @sumthinblue, @aliyazaidi and @kenwhatimean.
• In that location were heaps and heaps of recommendations for Jenny Nimmo'sCharlie Boneseries - too many to listing here, in fact. Though @EvilStevieB explained that it 'never gets as night equally Potter', which might exist helpful (Evil Stevie besides suggested The Edge Chroniclesby Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell 'for those who similar fantastic beasts').
• TheTerritorytrilogy by Sarah Govett was commencement suggested by @DavisKaro, and @BrodieSarah couldn't have agreed more: 'My Godson loved it. He's been researching how he is going to survive in the wild after a flood.' Entertaininganduseful, and so.

• The Terminal Dragonslayerby Jasper Fforde was picked by @SalemHSLibrary, while @LibraryDroog suggested heaps of cracking books includingThe Princess Bride by William Goldman,Acquit Onby Rainbow Rowell,The Changeoverby Margaret Mahy andShades of Londonby Maureen Johnson. They also suggestedThe Demon'southward Dictionarytrilogy and theLynburn Legacytrilogy by Sarah Rees Brennan: 'LikeHarry Potter, they're witty, whip-smart and total of smart, brave teens foiling the plots of dastardly villains!' Perfect.
• Going back to the classics, @aliyazaidi and @DerbyshireLibs are big fans ofThe Chronicles of Narnia, with the latter saying they 'keep that wonderful sense of magic, risk, and growing up with powerful friendships live!'
• Susan Cooper'due southThe Dark is Risinggot lots of dearest, with @edenGD02 proverb, 'I all the same read those books now' and @childrensbookol adding, 'The prominence of Celtic mythology and children with magical powers are bound to keep a young reader engaged'.
• Magisterium -a collaboration between Cassandra Clare and Holly Black - was backed by a few tweeters, with @WyrmbergSabrina saying information technology has a like 'darkness' to the afterwardsHarry Potterbooks and adding: 'Very enjoyable.'

• @CaseysCrayon recommended a personal beloved book - Elizabeth D'Onofrio'sSword Striker. 'It's non a famous book, but it's my favourite. Though the setting is medieval, information technology was inspired past the spirit ofStar Wars.'
• Alex Scarrow'sTime Ridersserial came 'strongly recommended' past @WyrmbergMalcolm, while @HotmailPeace promised, 'If you accept any sense of adventure then readTime Ridersby Alex Scarrow. Y'all won't be disappointed.'
• We're definitely intrigued past Imogen White'sThe Amber Pendant, recommended past @jojosbooks and @SiobhanRowden, who called it 'a full throttle magical risk, consummate with feisty heroine, malevolent nemesis and monkey sidekick'. Sign the states up.
• @AlisonRunham offered her backing toMolly Moon -'gets overlooked becuse the name and sometimes the covers make them seem for younger children, but they're FAB.'
• And finally, if you're looking for something from farther afield, @mrgarethosborne praised Carlos Ruíz Zafón'due southTrilogy of Mist - 'Children's reading universes should exist broadened with equally many translated books every bit possible.'

Well, that should all keep yous going for a while...

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Source: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2017/november/what-to-read-after-harry-potter/

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