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So You Want to Be a Wizard by Diane Duane

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... a clear, driving magical quest?

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

If you loved following Nita and Kit as they embarked on a high-stakes magical mission, you'll be swept away by A Wizard of Earthsea. Follow Ged, a young wizard whose journey to correct his own mistake takes him across strange lands, testing his courage and wisdom at every step. The sense of purpose and the urgent, magical quest will keep you turning the pages.

... rich magical cultures and carefully detailed fantasy worlds?

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

If the imaginative and intricate magical world of So You Want to Be a Wizard drew you in, you’ll love The Girl Who Drank the Moon. The story weaves together mysterious forests, ancient rituals, and a gentle, deeply developed magic system. Every detail of the Protectorate and the surrounding wildlands adds layers of wonder, making the world feel as real as our own.

... complex, rule-based magic?

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

If you were fascinated by the structured, logical magic system Nita and Kit must learn, Akata Witch will delight you. Sunny’s discovery of her magical abilities introduces her to the Leopard People, whose magical society is governed by unique, precise rules—making every spell and ritual feel believable and earned.

... young protagonists facing personal growth and transformation?

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

If you enjoyed seeing Nita’s transformation as she faces her fears and matures, Coraline offers a similarly powerful coming-of-age journey. Coraline must use all her courage and cleverness to rescue her parents and herself, learning about bravery and self-reliance in a magical—and dangerous—alternate world.

... adolescents discovering hidden magical destinies?

The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper

If you were captivated by the story of ordinary kids stumbling into extraordinary magic, The Dark Is Rising is a must-read. Will Stanton’s twelfth birthday brings a revelation: he is one of the Old Ones, destined to fight a cosmic battle between Light and Dark. His journey from innocence to understanding is compelling, magical, and deeply moving.

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