18 books like The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner

What to read after The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Eragon & Eldest Christopher Paolini · 2005 · ★ 4.3 · 1197p · ≈ 39h · Moderate The first two titles of the Inheritance Cycle in one fantastic book!ERAGONWhen Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is a lucky discovery - perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone becomes a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered and he is… Shares: Youths' writings, Magic, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

The Magic World Edith Nesbit · 1959 · ★ 3.8 · 172p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Twelve stories with magic occurrences. Shares: Magic, Short Stories, 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 Worst Witch Strikes Again (The Worst Witch #2) Jill Murphy · 1979 · ★ 4.2 · 91p · ≈ 3h · Moderate Disaster-prone Mildred Hubble finds that despite her best efforts she still manages to get into trouble at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, especially after she is put in charge of the new girl, the seemingly placid Enid Nightshade. Shares: Witches, Humorous stories, Magic, Children's fiction

The Enchantress Returns Chris Colfer · 2013 · ★ 4.9 · 544p · ≈ 18h · Moderate Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother! Against the will of their grandmother, the twins must find their own way into. The Land of Stories is no longer the joyful world Alex and Conner Bailey remember from their Wishing Spell adventure:… Shares: Youths' writings, Magic, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

Lizzie Dripping Helen Cresswell · 1973 · ★ 4.0 · 112p · ≈ 3h · Moderate A sumptuous collection of favourite tales by renowned author Helen Cresswell, with exquisite illustrations by Siân Bailey.Open this book and enter the magical world of fairy tales, a land of mystery and enchantment, alive with handsome princes, wicked queens and beautiful heroines.This classically beautiful collection brings together twelve popular fairy tales, retold by well-known author Helen… Shares: Witches, Children's fiction

Eldest Christopher Paolini · 2005 · ★ 4.1 · 804p · ≈ 26h · Moderate Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider. Ages 12+. Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns… Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have… Shares: Youths' writings, Magic, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

Children of Blood and Bone Tomi Adeyemi · 2017 · ★ 4.1 · 544p · ≈ 18h · Moderate Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Shares: Youths' writings, Magic, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

Brisingr Christopher Paolini · 2004 · ★ 4.2 · 862p · ≈ 28h · Moderate OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.First is Eragon's oath to his cousin Roran: to… Shares: Youths' writings, Magic, 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: Witches, Magic, Short Stories, Fantasy fiction

The boy with two shadows Margaret Mahy · 1971 · ★ 3.6 · 26p · ≈ 52m · Moderate When a witch decides to go on holiday she looks for someone to look after her shadow. But having two shadows to look after, especially when one belongs to a witch, is a big job, as a little boy is about to find out." Shares: Witches, Children's fiction

The Wishing Spell Chris Colfer · 1990 · ★ 4.4 · 448p · ≈ 14h · Moderate Frustrated by all the happy goofy representations of fairy tales? (Note: Chris began the concept for this book in his late high school years, which were much earlier than the copyright date of 2012.) Well, so was Chris. So, he decided to mix them up a little. This book has several of the standard fairy tale characters, such as Red Riding Hood, the witch who liked to eat children (Hansel &… Shares: Youths' writings, Magic, Children's fiction

The Edge of the Knife H. Beam Piper · 2006 · 47p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Ed Chalmers, history professor, had a real problem in his classes: he kept blurting out events that hadn't happened yet. Of course that made him the butt of jokes and ridicule, and the Dean wanted him out despite his tenure. But Ed had other ideas ... especially when his predictions started coming true! Shares: Magic, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart Stephanie Burgis · 2017 · ★ 4.1 · 256p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Aventurine is not the kind of dragon who can sit inside her family mountain for decades. If she’s cooped up for even one more hour, she might explode! Her family claims she’s too young to leave safely, but she’s fierce and she’s brave, and she’s ready to prove it by capturing the most dangerous prey of all: a human. Unfortunately, the human she captures turns out to be even sneakier than she was… Shares: Magic, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

The little bookroom Eleanor Farjeon · 1955 · 308p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Collects twenty-seven of Eleanor Farjeon's stories, which include kings, princesses, servants, a mysterious flower, orphans, enchanted woods, an organ-grinder, giants, a little dressmaker, fairies, and a kindly farmer. Shares: Short Stories, Children's fiction

A Grimm Warning Chris Colfer · 2014 · ★ 4.5 · 480p · ≈ 16h · Moderate Conner Bailey misses his adventures in the fairy tale world, also missing his sister Alex who is training to be a fairy godmother. Then Conner figures out that a mysterious clue left by the famous Brother Grimm.... Will Conner be able to figure the answer to the clue? Read and find out! Shares: Youths' writings, Magic, Children's fiction

The Witch Family Eleanor Estes · 1960 · ★ 4.0 · 223p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Two little girls who love to draw witches build an elaborate world around the imaginary Old Witch and her family. Shares: Witches, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

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