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The Witches by Roald Dahl

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In The Witches, did you enjoy ...

... the eerie blend of whimsy and menace?

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

If you loved the way The Witches balanced playful storytelling with a spine-tingling sense of danger, you'll be captivated by Coraline. When Coraline discovers a hidden door in her new home, she stumbles into a parallel world that's both enchanting and increasingly disturbing, especially when she meets her sinister 'Other Mother.' Like Roald Dahl, Neil Gaiman weaves a darkly magical atmosphere that is both thrilling and unsettling.

... the offbeat humor and absurd adventures?

Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman

Did the quirky humor and wild storytelling in The Witches make you smile? In Fortunately, the Milk, a father’s simple errand to buy milk spirals into a hilarious adventure involving time travel, aliens, and pirates. Gaiman’s witty narration and absurd situations echo the playful, clever humor that makes Dahl’s work so memorable.

... the strong, resourceful young protagonist facing magical dangers?

Baba Yaga's Assistant by Marika McCoola

If you enjoyed following the brave young hero in The Witches as he outsmarted a world of hidden threats, you'll appreciate Baba Yaga's Assistant. This graphic novel follows Masha, who must use her wit and courage to survive magical trials set by the legendary witch Baba Yaga. Like Dahl’s hero, Masha combines intelligence and resilience to navigate dark magic and outwit dangerous foes.

... the loose, mysterious magic shaping the story?

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

If the mysterious, undefined magic in The Witches drew you in, you'll be enchanted by The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Magic flows through this story in unpredictable ways, from a swamp monster who loves poetry to a little girl accidentally imbued with extraordinary power. The world feels magical not because of rules, but because of wonder and possibility.

... the fast-paced, suspenseful plot with a child in peril?

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

If you were hooked by the suspense and quick-moving action in The Witches, The Graveyard Book is a page-turner you won’t want to miss. Follow Nobody Owens as he’s raised by ghosts in a graveyard, all while evading a mysterious assassin. The story’s brisk pace and constant sense of danger will keep you racing from one chapter to the next.

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