Books like 'The Worst Witch Saves the Day'
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Defender Raptor by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNot my circus, not my monkeys. The problem is, it is his circus. Literally. Merlin grew up in a traveling circus where all the performing animals are shifters. Not to mention that it's a front for an international crime ring. (It's a long story.) And that's just the beginning of his secrets.. -
![Island of Dragons by Lisa McMann]()
Island of Dragons by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsTwins Alex and Aaron Stowe are put to the ultimate test to fulfill their destinies and save both Quill and Artimé from the deadliest enemy the cities have ever faced in the thrilling conclusion of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called “The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter... -
![Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler]()
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsThe witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom... -
![Island of Legends by Lisa McMann]()
Island of Legends by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsUncover adventure and dangerous secrets in book four of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.As Alex grows more confident in his role as the mage of Artime, he expands his skills and brings his first creature to life with results that are both painful and wonderful... -
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![Emily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight Sun by Liz Kessler]()
Emily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight Sun by Liz Kessler
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe New York Times best-selling series continues with the half-mermaid embarking on an icy and perilous journey to the Land of the Midnight Sun.Strange storms are blowing up from the ocean, caused by the nightmares of Neptune, King of the Sea... -
![Curse Strings by Rebecca Regnier]()
Curse Strings by Rebecca Regnier
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHer birds had flown the coop. Her nest was empty but her life was full! Her job, her friends, even her dating life was magical for this witch. Then overnight her nest is about to get very crowded and a new murder will turn this witch every which way! Things SEEMED in place for local reporter and empty nest witch Marzie Nowak. Broom, check. Wand, check. Coven, check... -
![Descending Darkness by Kaitlyn Hoyt]()
Descending Darkness by Kaitlyn Hoyt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA magical prophecy, scorching secrets, and descending darkness.Ryanne’s had enough. Though only eighteen, she has the pressure of an ancient prophecy and the weight of an entire magical race pressed upon her shoulders. Because of that, she’s been surrounded by fighting and death for months... -
![The Lives of Christopher Chant by Diana Wynne Jones]()
The Lives of Christopher Chant by Diana Wynne Jones
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsHis father and uncles are enchanters, his mother a powerful sorceress, yet nothing seems magical about Christopher Chant except his dreams. Night after night, he climbs through the formless Place Between and visits marvelous lands he calls the Almost Anywheres. Then Christopher discovers that he can bring real, solid things back from his dreams... -
![Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Betrayal by Lydia Sherrer]()
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Betrayal by Lydia Sherrer
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWould you betray your friends to save them?It has been months since Lily Singer’s harrowing adventure in England, yet there has still been no word of her father or Morgan le Fay. Far from being able to relax, Lily has been kept busy doing the last thing in the world she ever imagined: dating Sebastian Blackwell.Insanity must run in her family... -
![The Strangers by Jacqueline West, Lexy Fridell]()
The Strangers by Jacqueline West, Lexy Fridell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOlive thought she'd uncovered all the house's secrets. She was wrong.It's Halloween night when strangers come to Linden Street...and something dear to Olive goes missing... -
![Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Allies by Lydia Sherrer]()
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Allies by Lydia Sherrer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat's worse than fighting with allies? Fighting without them!After learning a truth that would have been easier left in the past, Lily must now cope with the consequences and figure out if she’s strong enough to face the future, and overcome it... -
![The Second Spy by Jacqueline West, Lexy Fridell]()
The Second Spy by Jacqueline West, Lexy Fridell
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn Olive's third adventure, what lurks below the house could be as dangerous as what's hidden inside . . . Some terrifying things have happened to Olive in the old stone house, but none as scary as starting junior high. Or so she thinks. When she plummets through a hole in her backyard, though, she realizes two things that may change her mind: First, the wicked Annabelle McMartin is back... -
![Little Witch by Anna Elizabeth Bennett]()
Little Witch by Anna Elizabeth Bennett
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn print for the first time in thirty years is Anna Elizabeth's Bennett classic tale of a little witch who dreams of becoming normal girl.This whimsical 1953 classic consistently tops annual lists of the "most in demand" out of print books... -
![Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Identity by Lydia Sherrer]()
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Identity by Lydia Sherrer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIdentity is a choice. Who will you choose to be? Lily is in trouble. Deep, deep trouble. Alone and without her magic, she doesn’t know where she is or how she got there. All she wants is to go home and be left in peace. But what part of her will she have to sacrifice to get there? Sebastian is doomed. Spent, wrecked, devastated... -
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![Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus Cat Magic by Lydia Sherrer]()
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus Cat Magic by Lydia Sherrer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSaving the world is such a bother when it makes you late for your nap. Blessed (or cursed, depending on who you ask) with human intelligence, Sir Edgar Allan Kipling, magical talking cat extraordinaire, spends most of his time keeping his human out of trouble. Of course, having a wizard for a human means that trouble is never far away... -
![Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote, Stephen Schwartz]()
Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote, Stephen Schwartz
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsWicked is not just a musical, it is a phenomenon. Every week, 15,000 people pack New York's Gershwin Theatre to see the show. The most successful musical on Broadway in 2004, Wicked is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire. It tells the story of Elphaba, the headstrong Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the good witch, growing up in the Land of Oz... -
![Captivada by Jacqueline West]()
Captivada by Jacqueline West
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWith no way into the McMartin house's magical paintings, and its three guardian cats reluctant to help, Olive's friend Morton is still trapped inside Elsewhere. So when Rutherford, the new oddball kid next door mentions a grimoire--a spellbook--Olive sees a glint of hope. If she can find the McMartins' spellbook, maybe she can help Morton escape Elsewhere for good... -
![Harry Potter: The Prequel by J.K. Rowling]()
Harry Potter: The Prequel by J.K. Rowling
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe Harry Potter prequel is an 800-word story written by J. K. Rowling, and was published online on 11 June 2008. Set about three years before the birth of Harry Potter, the story recounts an adventure experienced by Sirius Black and James Potter... -
![Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Revelations by Lydia Sherrer]()
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Revelations by Lydia Sherrer
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe truth shall make you free... sort of.Modern-day wizard Lily Singer prefers to stay tucked away in her library, studying magic and drinking tea. But with a troublesome witch friend and a past riddled with dangerous secrets, her chances of peace and quiet are slim... -
![In the City of Dreams by Tony Abbott]()
In the City of Dreams by Tony Abbott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe secret is out --- DROON is the series that kids, parents, and teachers are talking about! There are now over 10 million DROON books in print.Eric has been wounded during an epic battle with Ko and his beasts. Now, the young wizard lies in a coma, trapped in a dream-state halfway between fantasy and reality... -
![The Last Windwitch by Jennifer Adam]()
The Last Windwitch by Jennifer Adam
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMany years ago, in the kingdom of Fenwood Reach, there was a powerful Windwitch who wove the seasons, keeping the land bountiful and the people happy. But then a dark magic drove her from the realm, and the world fell into chaos.Brida is content in her small village of Oak Hollow...Categorized as:
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![Claws by Mike Grinti, Rachel Grinti]()
Claws by Mike Grinti, Rachel Grinti
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a contemporary fairytale as irresistible as catnip, one girl discovers that some magic cuts deep... Emma's sister is missing. Her parents have spent all their savings on the search. And now the family has no choice but to live in a ramshackle trailer park on the edge of the forest, next door to down-and-out harpies, hags, and trolls... -
![The Map to Everywhere by Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis]()
The Map to Everywhere by Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAdventure, magic, and hilarity collide in New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ryan and John Parke Davis's first book in a fantastical series. To Master Thief Fin, an orphan from the murky pirate world of the Khaznot Quay, the Map is the key to finding his mother... -
![The Familiars by Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson]()
The Familiars by Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIs the kingdom's fate in the hands of an orphan cat? Running fast to save his life, Aldwyn ducks into an unusual pet store. Moments later Jack, a young wizard in training, comes in to choose a magical animal to be his familiar. Jack thinks his birthday pet is magical, and Aldwyn plays along... -
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![Charlie Bone and the Hidden King by Jenny Nimmo]()
Charlie Bone and the Hidden King by Jenny Nimmo
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsThe fifth book in the New York Times bestselling CHILDREN OF THE RED KING series! When Charlie turns twelve on New Year's Eve, the Flame Cats give him a grave warning: Something ancient has awoken, and Charlie must be watchful. Soon Charlie learns that the shadow from the Red King's portrait has been released, and that it will do anything to keep Charlie from finding his father...Categorized as:
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![Pandora Gets Heart by Carolyn Hennesy]()
Pandora Gets Heart by Carolyn Hennesy
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsPandora and her friends Alcie, Iole, and Homer are practically evil-hunting experts. Jealousy, Vanity, and Laziness are all safely in the box and they already know Lust is lurking on Mount Pelion, so this fourth task should be super easy. Just one teeny tiny problem: the evil is hiding at a wedding that took place 1,300 years ago... -
![Pandora Gets Lazy by Carolyn Hennesy]()
Pandora Gets Lazy by Carolyn Hennesy
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFor Pandora and her best friends, Iole, Alcie, and Homer, capturing Jealousy was intense. And then wrestling with Vanity in Egypt was even crazier. So finding their next evil, Laziness, somewhere in the Atlas Mountains has got to be a little easier, right? Yeah...right Ancient Greece's coolest teenager is totally not prepared for what's to thrown at her. Hera's stolen her beloved dog... -
![Witch Catcher by Mary Downing Hahn]()
Witch Catcher by Mary Downing Hahn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen her widower father inherits a castlelike estate in the mountains of West Virginia, 12-year-old Jen is thrilled. It seems like a wish come true. But she quickly realizes that not all change is positive. Her dad has a mysterious new girlfriend, Moura, who slowly drives a wedge between Jen and her father... -
![Catfantastic II by Andre Norton, Martin H. Greenberg]()
Catfantastic II by Andre Norton, Martin H. Greenberg
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPad along this paw print covered pathway to such fur-raising adventures as those of a noble Siamese out to defend its young mistress from evil, a bioengineered tabby who proves a diplomat beyond all human expectations, a wizard's hazardous encounter with his own familiar's kittens, and other imaginative escapades certain to capture the hearts of fantasy and cat lovers alike...Categorized as:
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![The Queen's Curse by Emma Harrison, Constance M. Burge]()
The Queen's Curse by Emma Harrison, Constance M. Burge
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhile trouble brews, a ring is placed; But evil may have hidden its face.A perfect prince and love's true tale...Show the secrets; we must not fail!Paige has finally met her Prince Charming. Funny, smart, sweet, and beyond good-looking, Colin is fantastic. By the time he's gotten her phone number, Paige is completely smitten. And he isn't evil, which is definitely a plus... -
![Cat and the Stinkwater War by Kate Saunders]()
Cat and the Stinkwater War by Kate Saunders
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt first glance there's nothing special about the little white stone which Cat's archeologist father gives her. But then Cat makes a catastrophic discovery. The stone does have amazing powers. Power to take her away from bullying Emily Baines. Power to turn her into someone graceful, fast and agile... -
![Unfamiliar Magic by R.C. Alexander]()
Unfamiliar Magic by R.C. Alexander
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDesi is a witch. And she knows she could be a great witch—if only her mom would teach her any spells. Unfortunately, Desi’s mom is more concerned with keeping them safe and their abilities hidden.When her mom leaves town under mysterious circumstances, it should be Desi’s perfect opportunity to explore magic on her own... -
![The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy]()
The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsMiss Cackle's Academy for Witches has never seen a worse pupil than Mildred Hubble. Her spells always backfire and her broomstick flights end in a crash. Now one of Mildred's spells has ruined things for Ethel Hallow . . . and that Perfect Witch is out for revenge! Black-and-white illustrations... -
![May Bird and the Ever After by Jodi Lynn Anderson]()
May Bird and the Ever After by Jodi Lynn Anderson
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMost people aren't very comfortable in the woods, but the woods of Briery Swamp fit May Bird like a fuzzy mitten. There, she is safe from school and the taunts and teases of kids who don't understand her. Hidden in the trees, May is a warrior princess, and her cat, Somber Kitty, is her brave guardian. Then May falls into the lake... -
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![The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol]()
The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"Will at once open a new and imaginative world and feel like a book you have loved forever." -- Jennifer Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The False PrinceA special middle grade debut of magic and courage in a world of witches, written with the charm and enchantment of Circus Mirandus and The Apothecary.Arianwyn has flunked her witch's assessment: She's doomed...Categorized as:
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![Samuel Blink and the Forbidden Forest by Matt Haig]()
Samuel Blink and the Forbidden Forest by Matt Haig
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAunt Eda's Rule #9: NEVER-UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES- GO INTO THE FOREST. Samuel and Martha have just moved to Norway to live with their aunt Eda, and she's taking some getting used to. She has too many rules, no TV, and insists that they eat local delicacies like brown cheese and reindeer soup. And then there's the most peculiar thing about her-her irrational fear of her own backyard... -
![The Worst Witch Strikes Again by Jill Murphy]()
The Worst Witch Strikes Again by Jill Murphy
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsMildred is put in charge of the new girl Enid Nightshade with disastrous results, and Ethel gets up to her mean tricks again at Miss Cackle's birthday celebration... -
![The Outlandish Adventures of Liberty Aimes by Kelly Easton]()
The Outlandish Adventures of Liberty Aimes by Kelly Easton
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLiberty Aimes has spent all of her ten years captive in her parents' crooked old house on Gooch Street. Her spry father, Mal Aimes, is a crook who sells insurance, while her overweight mother sits at home in front of the TV, demanding that Liberty cook nonstop, everything from fried clams and fried hot dogs to ice cream sundaes... -
![Paws, Claws, and Magic Tales by H.L. Burke, Savannah Jezowski]()
Paws, Claws, and Magic Tales by H.L. Burke, Savannah Jezowski
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Fellowship of Fantasy AnthologyThere's just something magical about cats.Fierce hunters content to rest upon our sofas. Sweet friends but stubbornly independent. Fluffy little murder balls with jellybean toes and razor-sharp claws. It's easier to answer what cats aren't than what they are... -
![Aunt Dimity: Vampire Hunter by Nancy Atherton]()
Aunt Dimity: Vampire Hunter by Nancy Atherton
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAlternate Cover Edition can be found here. Everyone's favorite paranormal detective is back in Nancy Atherton's thirteenth Aunt Dimity mystery-but this time Lori's supernatural confidante may not be the only one who's not quite dead... -
![Dragon's Green by Scarlett Thomas]()
Dragon's Green by Scarlett Thomas
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEffie Truelove believes in magic, as does her grandfather Griffin (although he refuses to do any magic, let alone teach Effie how to use it). After a mysterious incident leaves Griffin close to death, Effie is given an unusual silver ring and told she must look after her grandfather’s library of rare and powerful books...Categorized as:
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![Whispering To Witches by Anna Dale]()
Whispering To Witches by Anna Dale
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJoe is on a train to visit his mother for Christmas when he gets off at the wrong stop-and his life takes a very unexpected turn. With the help of a bewitched broomstick, he is whisked to the home of the Dead-nettle Coven of witches, where he befriends Twiggy, a young witch-in-training... -
![Mirror Image by Jeff Mariotte]()
Mirror Image by Jeff Mariotte
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPhoebe Halliwell is stunned when her latest vision involves her younger half sister, Paige. The vision reveals to her that Paige is actually an imposter who will infiltrate the Power of Three and break it apart. However, Piper is dismissive when she learns of Phoebe's concerns -- so much so that Cole and Leo end up taking sides as well. Before long, all involved are on edge... -
![The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart]()
The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA black cat that needs to rescue its brother from a witch's spell enlists the help of a lonely ten-year-old Mary Smith.It is Tib the black cat who leads Mary to the strange flower in the woods. When she discovers a little broomstick shortly afterwards, she is astonished to feel it jump in to action... -
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![Witches Don't Do Backflips by Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones]()
Witches Don't Do Backflips by Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe kids of Bailey school discover some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City, but none are stranger than the new gym teacher. The kids try to find out if she is a witch determined to find spells...Categorized as:
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![The Ogre of Oglefort by Eva Ibbotson]()
The Ogre of Oglefort by Eva Ibbotson
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIvo the orphan, together with the Hag of Dribble, Ulf the Troll, and Brian the Wizard, sets out to save Princess Mirella from the dreaded Ogre of Oglefort. But when the rescuers arrive at the castle, they are shocked to find that the princess doesn't want to be saved; she wants the ogre to turn her into a bird so she can escape an arranged marriage... -
![Unicorns Don't Give Sleigh Rides by Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones]()
Unicorns Don't Give Sleigh Rides by Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe 17th book from the hugely popular early chapter book series to re-emerge with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.Liza is on her way to the local stables when she slips on the snow and hurts herself! Out of nowhere, a sleigh pulled by a white unicorn appears and takes her all the way to the stable... -
![Emily the Emerald Fairy by Daisy Meadows]()
Emily the Emerald Fairy by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSeven jewels have been stolen from the Fairy Queen's crown! Without them, the Jewel Fairies' magical powers are fading. Read all seven books to find the jewels and save the fairies!Jack Frost is up to no good again! This time, he's stolen the seven jewels from Queen Titania's crown. Without them, the Jewel Fairies can't do their jobs... -
![Birdwing by Rafe Martin]()
Birdwing by Rafe Martin
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA boy marked by physical difference -- one arm is an enchanted wing -- finds his strength and purpose in this stirring fantasy.Once upon a time, a girl rescued her seven brothers from a spell that had turned them into swans. But one boy, Ardwin, was left with the scar of the spell's last gasp: one arm remained a wing... -
![Off Leash by Daniel Potter]()
Off Leash by Daniel Potter
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Thomas Khatt awakens to the magical world following the sudden, violent death of his elderly Archmagus neighbor, he doesn’t get the standard package of awesome power combined with a hero destiny. Nope, he trades his thumbs in for a tail, tawny fur and four feet with a very low co-efficient of friction on linoleum...
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