The Hobbit
J.R.R. Tolkien
An ordinary, unwilling hero is pulled into a dangerous journey against a dark power, much as Harry is drawn into the hunt for the Horcruxes. Its warmth and humour balance the danger.
12 books to read next
Books Like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
If you loved Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Readers who love Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows usually come for the sense of a lonely, frightened hero drawn into a war far bigger than himself, and for the loyalty of his friends. The book has a steady, urgent pace, a warm emotional core about belonging and love, and a tone that moves between grief and hope. These picks share some of those qualities, from classic quests to modern adventures, and each keeps a clear sense of good and evil.
Reluctant heroes on a quest
The Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan
A teenager discovers a hidden magical world and must travel across it with loyal friends to stop a threat. Its fast pace and humour will appeal to readers who enjoyed Harry's quick, eventful adventures.
Eragon
Christopher Paolini
A young farm boy is forced into a war against an evil king and must learn magic as he goes. It shares the Deathly Hallows sense of a destined hero facing a tyrant.
Magic, friendship and schooling
A Wizard of Earthsea
Ursula K. Le Guin
A gifted young wizard learns his craft at a school of magic and must face the consequences of his own pride. It explores the same themes of power, responsibility and growing up.
Howl's Moving Castle
Diana Wynne Jones
A witty, inventive fantasy about a young woman caught up in a wizard's magical world and a larger struggle. Its playful magic and warm cast of characters echo the Harry Potter books.
Artemis Fowl
Eoin Colfer
A clever young mastermind matches wits with a magical people in a fast, funny adventure full of gadgets and daring. Readers who enjoy inventive plots and a bit of mischief will find it engaging.
Dark stakes and bold heroes
The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins
A determined young heroine faces a ruthless regime and fights to protect the people she loves. Its tense pace and themes of resistance and sacrifice will suit readers who loved the book's darker turns.
Coraline
Neil Gaiman
A brave young girl confronts a sinister presence that threatens her family, with eerie atmosphere and real stakes. Its blend of wonder and fear mirrors Harry's encounters with danger.
Holes
Louis Sachar
A boy wrongly sent to a harsh camp uncovers a long-buried secret and shows courage against long odds. Its sharp plotting and tight, satisfying payoff appeal to readers who enjoyed Harry's gradual reveals.
Go deeper into classic fantasy
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
C. S. Lewis
Children discover a magical land and are drawn into a battle against an evil queen. Its sense of wonder, faith in goodness and self-sacrifice echo the emotional heart of Harry's story.
The Once and Future King
T. H. White
A richly told reimagining of the Arthurian legend, full of humour, learning and a hero who grows through hardship. Readers who loved the mentor figures and moral weight of Harry's journey will appreciate it.
Watership Down
Richard Adams, Richard Adams
A group of rabbits leaves home to find a safe place, facing danger and loyalty along the way. Its epic journey and fierce bonds of friendship reward readers who enjoyed the Deathly Hallows quest.
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