|
Based on your survey, I think you might like these titles:
|
|
|
A wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le GuinA boy grows to manhood while attempting to subdue the evil he unleashed on the world as an apprentice to the Master Wizard. I chose this book for you because you liked the Warriors series. This is the first book in the Earthsea series. It is available as an eBook on OverDrive.
|
|
|
The tower of ravens [electronic resource] : Book One of Rhiannon's Ride by Kate ForsythCondemned by her people for lacking the horns prized by her people, Rhiannon's only chance for escape is to capture one of the land's legendary flying horses and ride it to freedom, as she finds refuge in the home of Lewen, a young apprentice witch, and joins forces with him to save all Eileanan from the dark forces that threaten the land. This is the first book in the Rhiannon's Ride series. I hope you enjoy it. It is available as an eBook here.
|
|
|
Fablehaven by Brandon MullUnaware that their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven, Kendra and her brother, Seth, venture into this magical land filled with dangerous and plotting witches, imps, and fairies and learn quickly about the evil forces that are unleashed when rules are broken. This is a highly popular series with all manner of magical creatures. This is the first book in the series by the same name.
|
|
|
Sandry's book by Tamora PierceHaving been sent to Winding Circle Temple, Daja, Briar, Tris, and Sandry begin to feel that they finally found a place where their magical gifts are respected. This is the first book in the Circle of Magic series. Tamora Pierce is a great read-alike author for J.K. Rowling and she has quite a few other series you might enjoy if you like this book. It is available as an eBook on OverDrive.
|
|
|
Akata witch
by Nnedi Okorafor
Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue, an American-born albino child of Nigerian parents, moves with her family back to Nigeria, where she learns that she has latent magical powers which she and three similarly gifted friends use to catch a serial killer.
I chose this book for you because you liked the Harry Potter series. Also available in eBook from Overdrive.
|
|
|
Eragon
by Christopher Paolini
When fifteen-year-old Eragon comes to learn that he is a gifted Dragon Rider, he realizes that his destiny is to fight the evil powers that will bring complete destruction to the Empire and so leaves his quiet life as a farm boy to succeed in his one true mission in life.
If you like dragons this is a great series that brings to life a fantastical adventure in magical world that is filled with many different creatures.
|
|
|
Evil genius by Catherine JinksAs a diligent student of criminal mastermind Dr. Phineas Darkkon, Cadel Piggott has grown into quite an intelligent thief and computer hacker, but at fourteen and with new plots on the agenda, Cadel begins to rethink his future and the evil plans his mentor has in store for the world. This is the first book in the Genius Trilogy. While it isn't so much about magic, it is still a good read-alike for the Harry Potter series.
|
|
|
Dealing with dragons
by Patricia C. Wrede
Bored with traditional palace life, Princess Cimorene goes off to live with a group of dragons and soon becomes involved with fighting against some disreputable wizards who want to steal away the dragons' kingdom. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults.
I chose this series because of your interest in dragons. Patricia Wrede writes humorous fantasy, and this series is highly rated.
|
|
|
The bone witch
by Rin Chupeco
Discovering her power for necromancy after accidentally resurrecting her brother from the dead, Tea is ostracized by her community and offered guidance by a wise bone witch who helps her pursue training as a wielder of elemental magic. By the author of The Girl From the Well.
I chose this book for you because you like the Pit Dragon Chronicles. Also available in eBook.
|
|
|
The star-touched queen by Roshani ChokshiTreated with scorn and fear in her father's kingdom because of a formidable horoscope, 16-year-old Maya commits herself to her education only to land in an arranged marriage that culminates in her sudden elevation to the throne, a situation that is threatened by dark secrets and Otherworldly magic. Simultaneous eBook.
This fantasy novel is sure to hold your interest! I think you'll enjoy this novel because of your love of YA and fantasy. It is available as an eBook here.
|
|
|
This is another read-alike for the Pit Dragon Chronicles. It is the first in the series and I hope you like it.
|
|
|
Truthwitch
by Susan Dennard
Preparing for a difficult future as a truce between three warring empires ends, two magic-wielding witches team up with a royal privateer to outmaneuver a vengeful witch and preserve the balance of power in their world. By the author of the Something Strange and Deadly trilogy.
The Witchlands series is another one that I think that you will like because of your interest in YA fantasy novels. It is available as an eBook here.
|
|
|
The Lightning Thief
by Rick Riordan
After learning that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea, Percy Jackson is sent to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods, and becomes involved in a quest to prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.
I chose this title because of its magical similarity to the Harry Potter series. This is the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
|
|
|
The knife of never letting go by Patrick NessTodd and Viola are pursued by power-hungry Prentiss and mad minister Aaron as they set out across New World, searching for answers about their colony's true past and seeking a way to warn the ship bringing settlers from Old World
I chose this book for you because it features anthropomorphism. It is the first book in the Chaos Walking series. Also available in eBook.
|
|
|
|
|
|