July 14, 2011

Harry Potter Readalikes

If you liked the Harry Potter series (and who doesn't?), here's a list of some books you may want to try next:

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1 comment:

Diane said...

Hi folks!

Some of the info about the "Young Wizards" series is dated or incorrect: can I get you to correct it, please?

There are now nine books in the series: after "Wizards at War" comes "A Wizard of Mars." Also, you missed one: "High Wizardry" comes between "Deep Wizardry" and "A Wizard Abroad." And finally, the title of the seventh book is "Wizard's Holiday".

More info on the series is here if needed:

http://www.youngwizards.com

Thanks!

Best -- Diane