Middle Grade Books to Read Like Harry Potter

If your students have devoured the Harry Potter series and are clamoring for more magical fantasy adventures, hither are fifteen books similar Harry Potter that we admire.

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1. The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste (Gr. 3–6)

When a beautiful woman named Severine bewitches Corinne's father and evil creatures attack her village, 11-twelvemonth-one-time Corinne and her friends attempt to assist. Through friendship, loyalty, and bravery, Corinne discovers she has a special ability. Elements from traditional Haitian folktales requite this evil witch story a multicultural twist. The sequel is Rise of the Jumbies.

ii. The Unicorn Rescue Order: The Animal of the Pines by Adam Gidwitz (Gr. three–6)

This book introduces Elliot and Uchenna as they are on a field trip to the New Bailiwick of jersey Pine Barrens. Afterwards finding a Bailiwick of jersey Devil, a fierce, tiny, dragon-similar creature, they reluctantly get to their terrifyingly bizarre teacher for assistance. It turns out that Professor Fauna leads a undercover organization committed to protecting mythical creatures, and he invites the children to join, setting upward the next books in the series.

3. The Panthera leo, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia) by C. S. Lewis (Gr. three–6)

This first book in the classic series has everything a magic-loving child could want: an ordinary slice of furniture that transports siblings to an enchanted, wintry world; talking animals; a wicked witch; and a great boxing of practiced vs. evil. Even after the almost 70 years since it was first published, this series is the definitive fantasy for kids.

4. The Frame-Up by Wendy McLeod MacKnight (Gr. 3–6)

Like the rest of the paintings at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, 13-year-old Mona Dunn is alive only merely allowed to interact with the other painted inhabitants of the gallery, NOT with people in the real earth. Just 1 day she recklessly begins a friendship with the gallery director'southward son, Sargent.

5. The Hugger-mugger of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson (Gr. 3–half dozen)

The door between our earth and the enchanted Island is located on platform 13 at King's Cross Station, and it'south only open for ix days every ix years. Ix years ago, the infant prince of the Isle was kidnapped and has been trapped in our globe until the door opens once again. Now, a team of magical creatures, including a fairy, a hag, an ogre, and a sorcerer, has ix days to detect the prince and bring him domicile.

6. The Wizards of In one case by Cressida Cowell (Gr. iii–6)

The son of a wizard-king must squad up with his sworn enemy, the girl of a magic-antisocial warrior-queen, to fight an even greater threat. This first book of a new series is as funny and adventurous as Cowell'southward popular How to Train Your Dragon serial merely with more magic and witchcraft.

7. Aru Shah and the Terminate of Fourth dimension past Roshani Chokshi (Gr. 3–6)

When 12-year-old Aru accidentally triggers the end of fourth dimension by lighting a sacred lamp, her hilarious animal sidekick, Subala the pigeon, all of a sudden appears to guide her on her hero's quest to save the world. This volume brings aboriginal Hindu mythology into the modern globe.

8. The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol (Gr. 4–8)

When Arianwyn, an apprentice witch, fails her witch's examination, her grandmother uses her influence to get the disgraced daughter a position in the remote outpost of Lull, where everything goes wrong for poor Wyn, even her spells against harmless snotlings. But when dark magic enters Lull, Wyn must show her worth as the town witch.

ix. The Books of Beginning: The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens (Gr. 4–viii)

When Kate, Michael, and Emma are sent to a new orphanage, they notice The Emerald Atlas, a magic book that allows them to travel through fourth dimension. Michael gets stranded in the past, and every bit the girls attempt to rescue him, they meet hilarious dwarves, a powerful warrior, and an evil witch who is likewise seeking the Atlas. This first book in the series is total of nonstop action and magical adventure.

10. The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill (Gr. 4–8)

Luna'due south magical powers emerge every bit her 13th birthday approaches in this Newbery Medal–winning fantasy prepare in a dystopian society.

11. Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos by R. 50. LaFevers (Gr. four–eight)

Though her parents don't believe her, 11-year-former Theodosia is certain she can meet curses on the ancient artifacts inside the Museum of Antiquities and Legends, where her parents work. When an extremely cursed antiquity is stolen from the museum, Theo must find a manner to save England from the Serpents of Anarchy. Besides meet the other books in this series for more Ancient Egyptian mystery.

12. Howl'south Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (Gr. iv–eight)

When a wicked witch turns Sophie into a old woman, she seeks refuge inside an enchanted castle inhabited past the cursed wizard Howl, his fire demon, and his apprentice. The castle moves in ways reminiscent of Hogwarts, and this funny, audacious fantasy series shares many fans with Harry Potter .

xiii. Peter and the Starcatchers past Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson (Gr. iv–8)

Full of nonstop action, this prequel to Peter Pan introduces Peter, the leader of a group of orphan boys aboard the Never Land. On the transport Peter meets Molly, who is guarding magic textile that gives humans the ability to wing. Fearsome pirates, mermaids, and the infamous crocodile all make appearances in this get-go volume of a very fun fantasy adventure series.

xiv. Miss Ellicott's Schoolhouse for the Magically Minded by Sage Blackwood (Gr. 4–viii)

When her headmistress mysteriously disappears, Chantel, a student at Miss Ellicott's Schoolhouse for the Magically Minded, takes responsibility for the school's younger students and begins to discover her full powers when she must fight against marauders who are besieging the metropolis.

15. Hoodoo by Ronald 50. Smith (Gr. 5–ix)

At historic period 12, Hoodoo is the merely one of his family in rural Alabama who can't cast even a simple spell. But when the creepy Stranger comes to town, Hoodoo begins to experience his first thrill of occult ability. The chilling supernatural plot volition appeal to readers who like the scarier elements of Harry Potter .

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