18 books like The Gift

What to read after The Gift — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

The fire James Patterson · 2011 · ★ 3.9 · 352p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Whit and Wisty Allgood have led the resistance against a totalitarian regime that has banned all forms of creativity and executed their parents, but even the growing strength of the siblings' magic has not been able to stop the evil dictator, and they must somehow prepare for an imminent showdown. Shares: Totalitarianism, Siblings, Wizards, Brothers and sisters

The Lost James Patterson · 2014 · 369p · ≈ 12h · Moderate "Magical teen siblings Whit and Wisty Allgood struggle against a mounting public opposition to magic and a brutal crime wave led by a powerful wizard intent on ruling the City"-- Magical teen siblings Whit and Wisty struggle against mounting public opposition to magic and a brutal crime wave led by a powerful wizard intent on ruling the City. The plot contains profanity and graphic violence. The… Shares: Totalitarianism, Wizards, Brothers and sisters, Witches

the kiss James Patterson · 1974 · ★ 3.9 · 368p · ≈ 12h · Moderate "For the first time in their lives, Wisty and Whit Allgood find themselves at odds as Wisty is drawn to a mysterious and magical stranger named Heath"-- Shares: Totalitarianism, Siblings, Wizards, Brothers and sisters

Witch & Wizard James Patterson · 1999 · ★ 4.0 · 387p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Your books, music, and art - BANNED You are holding an urgent and vital narrative that reveals the forbidden truth about these perilous times... This is the astonishing testimonial of Wisty and Whit Allgood, a sister and brother who were torn from their family in the middle of the night, slammed into prison, and accused of being a witch and wizard. They are not alone in their terrifying… Shares: Siblings, Wizards, Brothers and sisters, Witches

Toto Michael Morpurgo · 2017 · ★ 3.5 · 284p · ≈ 9h · Moderate In this retelling of the Wizard of Oz, the story is told from the perspective of Toto the dog. Shares: Wizards, Witches, Magic, Children's fiction

Flyte [UNABRIDGED CD] (Audiobook) (Book 2, The Septimus Heap series) Angie Sage · 2006 · ★ 4.0 · 544p · ≈ 18h · Moderate It's been a year since Septimus Heap discovered his real family and true calling to be a wizard. As Apprentice to Extra Ordinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand, he is learning the fine arts of Conjurations, Charms, and other Magyk, while Jenna is adapting to life as the Princess and enjoying the freedom of the Castle.But there is something sinister at work. Marcia is constantly trailed by a menacing… Shares: Siblings, Wizards, Brothers and sisters, Magic

Heart of Valor Lisa Jane Smith · 1990 · ★ 3.8 · 228p · ≈ 7h · Moderate When their friend, sorceress Morgana Shee, embarks on a mission to recover the Heart of Valor, a ruby giving the possessor almost limitless power, four children already in serious danger pursue her to offer their help. Sequel to "Night of the Solstice." Shares: Siblings, Brothers and sisters, Witches, Fantasy fiction

Roar of the Thunder Dragon Tracey West · 2017 · ★ 4.4 · 96p · ≈ 3h · Moderate A mysterious Dragon Master has kidnapped the Lightning Dragon!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In book #8, Drake… Shares: Wizards, Magic, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

Power of the Fire Dragon Tracey West · 2015 · ★ 4.5 · 92p · ≈ 3h · Moderate When the king decides to take the dragons to Arkwood to visit Queen Rose, Rori, Drake, and their dragons are left behind--so when the evil wizard Maldred attacks the castle riding a giant four-headed dragon that spits poison, the two young dragon masters and their dragons are forced to defend the castle by themselves. Shares: Wizards, Magic, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

Search for the Lightning Dragon Tracey West · 2017 · ★ 4.5 · 93p · ≈ 3h · Moderate Will the Dragon Masters find the Lightning Dragon? Or will an evil wizard find him first?Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help… Shares: Wizards, Magic, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

Wizard of Washington Square Jane Yolen · 1969 · 111p · ≈ 3h · Moderate David and Leilah are delighted to meet the wizard who lives in the park until he accidently turns David's dog into a statue and the statue is stolen. Shares: Witches, Magic, Children's fiction

Little Broomstick Mary Stewart · 1971 · ★ 3.9 · 128p · ≈ 4h · Moderate A 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. Before she can gather her wits, it is whisking her over the treetops, above the clouds, and in… Shares: Witches, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

The dark is rising Susan Cooper · 1972 · ★ 4.0 · 244p · ≈ 8h · Moderate On his eleventh birthday Will Stanton discovers that he is the last of the Old Ones, destined to seek the six magical Signs that will enable the Old Ones to triumph over the evil forces of the Dark. Shares: Siblings, Brothers and sisters, Magic, Fantasy fiction

Little Wizard stories of Oz L. Frank Baum · 1914 · ★ 3.7 · 42p · ≈ 1h · Challenging Six tales present further the adventures of Dorothy and Toto, Ozma, Tiktok, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Tin Woodman, and other characters from the land of Oz. Shares: Wizards, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

The Wizards of Once: Book 1 Cressida Cowell · 2017 · ★ 4.2 · 384p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Once there were Wizards, who were Magic, and Warriors, who were not. But Xar, son of the King of Wizards, can't cast a single spell. And Wish, daughter of the Warrior Queen, has a banned magical object of her own. When they collide in the wildwood, on the trail of a deadly witch, it's the start of a grand adventure that just might change the fabric of their worlds. Shares: Wizards, Witches, Magic, Fantasy fiction

The Face in the Frost John Bellairs · 1969 · ★ 3.8 · 174p · ≈ 5h · Moderate The Face in the Frost is a fantasy classic, defying categorization with its richly imaginative story of two separate kingdoms of wizards, stymied by a power that is beyond their control. A tall, skinny misfit of a wizard named Prospero lives in the Southern Kingdom—a patchwork of feuding duchies and small manors, all loosely loyal to one figurehead king. Both he and an improbable adventurer… Shares: Wizards, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

The Tales of Beedle the Bard J. K. Rowling · 2008 · ★ 4.0 · 142p · ≈ 4h · Moderate A collection fairy tales for young wizards and witches, with each story followed by observations on Wizarding history, personal reminiscences, and information on the story's key elements by Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. Wizard and the Hopping Pot -- Fountain of Fair Fortune -- Warlock's Hairy Heart -- Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump -- Tale of the Three Brothers. Shares: Wizards, Witches, Magic, Fantasy fiction

The Magical Monarch of Mo L. Frank Baum · 1903 · 91p · ≈ 3h · Challenging Fourteen tales about the magical land of Mo and the people and animals who live there. Shares: Wizards, Magic, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

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