You’ve long been familiar with the world’s most famous wizard, Harry Potter. And now with the upcoming book Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Illustrated Edition (Book #5), and Halloween just around the corner, you and your child might be feeling particularly excited about tales of magic and those who master it.
For the reader who has already read the Harry Potter series five times and is itching for even more spells, potions, and enchanting friendships (or is too young to join Ron and Hermione at Hogwarts, but still wants in on the fun), there are many riveting stories about witches and wizards that cast a literary spell on kids.
These books for all ages will capture the mysticism of the season, all while casting a love-of-reading spell on your child. For instance, inThe Littlest Witch, Wilma (the littlest witch) sets her sights on the broom-flying routine at a Halloween party, but hits lots of hiccups along the way during practice. Things don't go as planned when she tries to help her sister make potions, either. After struggling to discover how she’ll fit in during the celebration, she figures out how she can be a big helper and make the celebration extra special in her own unique way. This book is perfect for the littlest of readers who love reading about magic.
Meanwhile, in Witch & Wizard (Book 1) by James Patterson, brother and sister Whit and Whisty live in a dystopian society that has turned on them. Kidnapped from their home by soldiers in the middle of the night, they’ve been accused of practicing the dark arts as a wizard and witch. Told from the viewpoints of the siblings, this can’t-put-it-down story follows them both as they fight to survive.
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