What Do I Read Next?
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1998) is the inaugural book in Rowling's series about a young wizard. In this volume, Harry discovers he is a wizard and learns that the magical world offers him a home, a place to make friends, and a sense of belonging.
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1999) follows Harry into his second year at Hogwarts. Rowling depicts Harry confronting Voldemort once more and realizing he shares more similarities with the dark wizard than he ever thought possible.
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999) chronicles Harry's third year at Hogwarts and adopts a darker tone than the previous books. The threats Harry faces are more formidable, but so are his rewards, including gaining a new father figure.
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000) shifts the series towards a more mature direction. Beginning with action-packed scenes, Rowling's 700-page novel introduces many new characters and explores adult themes, including a murder.
- J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King were first published in 1954 and 1955 as three separate volumes. They have regained popularity due to recent film adaptations. Tolkien's trilogy presents a rich fantasy world, often regarded as more allegorical and mature than Rowling's series, following the quest for goodness amidst great evil.
- Cornelia Funke's Inkheart (2003) tells the tale of Meggie, whose father, Mo, has the power to read characters into and out of books. When an evil character he accidentally read out of a book called "Inkheart" seeks to exploit Mo's power for nefarious purposes, Meggie, Mo, and their friends must evade capture and find the author of "Inkheart" to rewrite a new ending.
- The Sword in the Stone by T. H. White (1978) narrates the classic story of young King Arthur. Under the guidance of the magician Merlin, Arthur trains to become a gentleman and a knight. His training culminates in the moment he pulls the sword from the stone, becoming the King of England.
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