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Witch Week by Diana Wynne Jones

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In Witch Week, did you enjoy ...

... the interplay of a large, quirky group of main characters?

Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones

If you loved the way Witch Week follows a whole class of misfit students—each with their own secrets and foibles—as they navigate magical trouble, you'll be delighted with Charmed Life. Here, Cat and his vivacious sister Gwendolen are swept into the magical chaos of Chrestomanci Castle, meeting a vibrant cast of characters whose interactions are as unpredictable as they are entertaining.

... multiple young protagonists learning and growing through magical (and perilous) circumstances?

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

You’ll find a similar sense of discovery and transformation in The Mysterious Benedict Society as you did when the students of Larwood House learned to trust themselves and each other in Witch Week. Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance must puzzle through dangers and personal insecurities, forging unlikely friendships and maturing in the face of adversity.

... magic that is as whimsical and funny as it is powerful?

The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett

If you enjoyed the delightfully unpredictable, comic use of magic in Witch Week—from floating shoes to mistaken spells—you’ll love Tiffany Aching’s adventures in The Wee Free Men. Pratchett’s world is full of riotous magical mishaps and irrepressible blue fairies, delivering both laughs and wonder at every turn.

... a hidden magical world coexisting with the ordinary?

The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson

If the secret spells and hidden magic of Witch Week—where magic lurks just beneath the surface of a seemingly ordinary school—captivated you, then The Secret of Platform 13 will hit that same sweet spot. A concealed portal at King’s Cross leads to a magical island, and a cast of eccentric magical beings must solve a rescue mission before the gateway closes again.

... clever humor woven throughout a fantastical adventure?

The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex

If you found yourself laughing at the sharp dialogue and absurd situations in Witch Week, you’ll adore The True Meaning of Smekday. Tip’s journey across an alien-invaded America with her bumbling alien companion, J.Lo, is filled with witty banter, satirical observations, and moments of genuine hilarity even amidst the chaos.

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