What to read after youve read the harry potter series. Mar 10, 2020 what books to read after harry potter is finished. Why are so many adults reading ya and teen fiction. How harry potter saved young adult fiction huffpost.
For books that are more complex to read, check out the second list. My slightly different recommendation would be harry potter and the methods of rationality. I also think an important point is that many adults my age 20s grew up with harry potter. However, you know your kids better than i do when it comes to their reading level as captain barbossa might say, these gradelevels are more of guidelines, not rules. The novels are about a young boy who attends an academy for young wizards.
What is the book you pick up when youre done with harry potter. These editing tools are universal you dont have to be a childrens or young adult author to benefit from them. Feb 24, 2015 why are so many adults reading ya and teen fiction. In this young adult fantasy novel, levine skillfully weaves the tale of. There are books for readers of all ages, from classics like his dark materials by philip pullman to adult fantasy like leigh bardugos. 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.
It grew with me, from a young teen reading harry potter, into my twenties. Here are 20 magical books like harry potter that will portkey you right. Best books for teens who love harry potter 50 books. If youre looking for more adult titles with the same element of fantasy as harry potter, check out the suggestions below. Below, weve gathered the best books that combine harry potters genre. Jul 14, 2011 gh writers and readers on why well always be wild about harry potter. The cultural impact of books like harry potter is truly hard to replicate. Jan 03, 2020 however, for me, these novels do recapture a little of that extraordinary magic i felt when i cracked open my very first harry potter book.
Young readers embraced the young wizard and his friends, and have made hogwarts, the rivalry between its houses, the names of the faculty, and the passion for quidditch household. Rowling has tried to keep the magic alive with fantastic beasts, as well as the cursed child play but i feel its just not the same. These young readeryoung adult stories captured the imagination of the entire. Jul 30, 2018 if your students have devoured the harry potter series and are clamoring for more magical fantasy adventures, here are 15 books like harry potter that we adore just a heads up, weareteachers may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. 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. Also, i do agree that adults like myself appreciate the themes in the novel more. The best books to read if you love harry potter time. Opinion harry potter and the childish adult the new york. Unfortunately, there is no replacing harry potter, but there are fantastic books and book series to keep your child engaged, entertained, and reading.
Its a different version of harry potter its free and like bartimaeus and mistborn it was in the 2016 top list of rfantasy where at least some stuff makes sense. What are some good books to read after harry potter. Gh writers and readers on why well always be wild about harry potter. 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 harry potter series is filled with magic and adventure. Many of these books have captivated multiple generations of readers of all ages, and they are all great books to read after harry potter. Which is why we will always have love for harry young or old. Jan 22, 2019 this list of fantasy novels for harry potter fans, for world of fantasy day, is sponsored by kingdom of copper by s. Oped article by a s byatt seeks to explain reasons for explosive and worldwide success of harry potter books, not only among young readers but also many adults.
The more hysterical outbreaks of potterism among adults seem to me bogus and faintly depressing. What can harry potter teach us about children and reading. Like young harry potter, the charmingly odd greg belmont discovers his true identity later in life. Opinion harry potter and the childish adult the new. Books to read if you love harry potter penguin random house. The original seven books were adapted into an eightpart film series by warner bros. A stunning new young adult adventure set in the kingdoms of the. She served as the continuity editor for the american editions of the last two harry potter novels, and books that she edited have won the william c. Jul 07, 2003 oped article by a s byatt seeks to explain reasons for explosive and worldwide success of harry potter books, not only among young readers but also many adults. From fantasy epics to modernday witches to the contemporary saga of high school, this list has something for every harry potter fan.
After all, think how upset hermione would be to know that you havent been reading more books. However, his first book was this outofthebox middle grade thriller about a young boy whose. Why harry potter appeals to adults as well as younger audiences. The third book, prisoner of azkaban, is when the series starts to take a darker turn.
The protagonist, katniss everdeen, competes in the nation of panems hunger games, a nationally televised event that sees her pitted against children of the nation as they fight to the death to be the games sole survivor. Fortunately, there are a number of excellent books for both children and adults which are written in a similar spirit. The protagonist, katniss everdeen, competes in the nation of panems hunger games, a nationally televised event that sees her pitted against children of the nation as they. Whether you loved the series for its elements of fantasy, adventure or friendship, theres something in this list for you. Jun 26, 2017 like many middlegrade novels, the earlier harry potter books are written with a little more distance in their voice than most ya fiction. Thanks to this ultimate list of books like harry potter, with classic fantasy. Filled with tips and advice from agents, editors, and popular ya authors,writing great books for young adults is your ticket to an incredible ya career. Why harry potter is great literature humane pursuits.
After harry potter and the deathly hallows was released, some of us thought wed never find another worthy book series again. This list contains books that do not only share certain magical elements with the harry potter series, but that also share a similar, easyto read tone and flavor. Jan 15, 2020 harry potter is an international phenomenon, but what do you do when youve read all the books in the series. Why everyone should read harry potter scientific american. Whether you loved the series for its elements of fantasy, adventure or. The last harry potter book may have come out in 2007, but we still love the magical series. All three of these books have forms of explicit material in the form of combat, gore, or dark story elements. The first two books are definitely more like childrens books, but you have to keep in mind that harry was only eleven in sorcerers stone. Morris ya debut award, the stonewall award, the sid fleischman humor award, and a new york times best illustrated book citation, among other. Books to read if you love the harry potter book series insider. The power of harry potter why people love harry potter. Listed below are 17 fantasy books for kids who loved harry potter, broken down by gradelevel. And lucky for you, there are plenty of books for kids to read if they love harry.
What is surprising about this shift is page numbers. May 21, 2019 just like harry potter, the hunger games based on a book trilogy follows teens fighting for their lives in order to right the wrongs of the adults that came before them. Youll also discover how successful film adaptations like harry potter and the hunger games have broadened the market for your book. You get the sense of a wise and benevolent adult narrator. Can you believe its been over a decade since the last harry potter book came out. So here are a few thoughts on why harry potter is great literature. Dec 07, 2016 25 books your child should read after harry potter. But magic wasnt only awakened in greg it returned to all of the dwarves and now theres a war brewing between the dwarves and the elves. Series previously thought to be an impossible number of pages are suddenly not so long. Here are 25 books your child should read after harry potter. May 15, 2017 you are, in short, a huge harry potter fan, and huge harry potter fans are always in need of good fantasy book recommendations. Without further ado, heres my list of 14 mustread fantasy books like harry potter. This one is probably on every books like harry potter list around, but its for good reason. The best books to read if you love harry potter oprah magazine.
Do your kids clamor for magical, fantasy stories full of imagination. Harry potter is an international phenomenon, but what do you do when youve read all the books in the series. After young historian diana bishop discovers an ancient magical manuscript in. 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. Many of these books have captivated multiple generations of readers of all ages, and. This list of fantasy novels for harry potter fans, for world of fantasy day, is sponsored by kingdom of copper by s. In daevabad, djinn summon flames with the snap of a finger, blood can be dangerous as any spell, and a clever con artist from cairo will alter the fate of a kingdom in the thrilling sequel to the city of brass. Please put on and vote on any books that you think harry potter fans would like.
The final entry to lev grossmans dark young adult novels is very final and the series as a whole is great if you were looking for more of life posthogwarts might really be like for the characters of harry potter. Just as harry was thrust into a life of dark magic and danger, so too is cory jay mackenson, the smalltown protagonist of robert mccammons. A look at several young adult books like harry potter that will keep readers going for a long time. The harry potter books were a cherished series that turned into popular films. Here are a few more books you may enjoy if you liked the harry potter books. 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. Jan 17, 2019 what is the book you pick up when youre done with harry potter.
Check out this list of new books like harry potter that are sure to enchant readers. Many adults are captivated by the magical world of wizardry created by jk rowling, but just a wee bit embarrassed to admit to being fans of a childrens book series. As fans prepare to graduate from the series of books and movies, theyre left to. Too many of my family or friends fail to see the appeal. Here are a few books that every adult harry potter fan should read. The success of harry potter among young readers is utterly genuine and.
If you like harry potter for adults central rappahannock. I totally understand what you mean when you say most of the recommendations about the hp series are based off the first couple of books in the series because the later books are definitely more ya even adult. In some circles of people i know, admitting youre an adult harry potter fan is like fessing up you suck your thumb and stroke a blankie. If your students have devoured the harry potter series and are clamoring for more magical fantasy adventures, here are 15 books like harry potter that we adore just a heads up, weareteachers may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. When i started reading the series at eight years old, the first two books were much more relatable than they are now at 24. The first in a series abut a young wizard finding his place in the magical world. In book one of the circle of magic quartet, gifted young weaver. Rowlings wizarding world into other enchanted literary universes, theres no shortage of books like harry potter. As adults, harry potter reminds of our child and gives us something to share with a younger generation because it is timeless. Kids and adults alike couldnt wait for the release of the newest harry potter book. There are shadowy, mysterious figures with untold power, there are plot twists, the main characters have a very similar dynamic to the weasly twins only ten times better, and it is plot driven enough to. May 02, 2017 are you on the hunt for books like harry potter.
In the likes of harry potter and katniss everdeen, theyve produced characters and conceits that have become the currency of our popculture. 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. If you loved harry potter this series will be a little different for you. Sep 20, 2018 but if youre looking to branch out from j.
If you liked the series, you may like these mature themed novels. While the later hp books were dark, im erring on the side of prudence. Maybe youll never find a book better than harry potter, but that doesnt mean you cant enjoy reading other novels about magic, friendship. The 10 most magical books to read if you love harry potter. You are, in short, a huge harry potter fan, and huge harry potter fans are always in need of good fantasy book recommendations. Just like harry potter, the hunger games based on a book trilogy follows teens fighting for their lives in order to right the wrongs of the adults that came before them. So ive decided to step forward and offer a defense, on behalf of everyone who instinctively agrees with me and has better things to do than figure out why. Ive done a few of these if you liked guides now and i figured it was finally time to put together a recommendation list for people who have read and loved harry potter.
A look at several young adult books that will keep readers going for a long time. Many we have read, are reading, or are on our list to read. Like many middlegrade novels, the earlier harry potter books are written with a little more distance in their voice than most ya fiction. When evie unexpectedly joins pennyroyal academy, a school where courageous young children are trained to become princesses and knights, shes not sure. Books like harry potter for adults popsugar entertainment.