Get top book recommendations that are perfect for young readers who love the Isadora Moon series by Harriet Muncaster.
An illustration from the front cover of Isadora Moon Goes to School
Harriet Muncaster’s Isadora Moon series entrances many young readers, drawn to its glittery covers, its contrasting magical elements of vampire and fairy, and its everyday experiences, such as riding a bike or going to school.
But once this world has been fully explored, along with Harriet Muncaster’s similarly cute books about mermaid Emerald and witch-fairy Mirabelle, what is there to read next?
We’ve got some suggestions, and we’d love to hear yours too…
If it’s the magical component that makes your young reader fizz with excitement, try the gently exciting Unicorn Academy series by Julie Sykes, illustrated by Lucy Truman. Each character must bond with their unicorn and reveal their hidden magic gifts. It is also a Netflix show.
Meanwhile, lucky Aziza steps into a magical world of princesses, fairies, and unicorn shopkeepers in the Aziza’s Secret Fairy Door series by Lola Morayo, illustrated by Cory Reid. And if magical families are a plus, then the Kitty series by Paula Harrison, illustrated by Jenny Løvlie, has a mother and daughter who can change into cats!
by Lola Morayo, illustrated by Cory Reid
2023 6 to 9 years
Isadora faces many challenges familiar to her readers, even though she lives in a magical world. She goes to a fair, has a party, and makes friends. Similarly, Destiny in the Destiny Ink series by Adeola Sokunbi encounters common scenarios, like a sleepover, but in the real world. (Though there is a fantastical element to these stories!)
If real life with a dash of madcap chaos and humour sounds appealing, try Pamela Butchart’s Wigglesbottom Primary series, illustrated by Becka Moor, and Ben Davis’s Lenny Lemmon series, illustrated by James Lancett. There’s no magic in either, but you’ll be laughing so much you won’t miss it.
by Pamela Butchart, illustrated by Becka Moor
2016 6 to 9 years
Harriet Muncaster’s adorable pink illustrations make the Isadora Moon books very special. If your young reader loves colourful, dynamic illustrations in short chapters, look no further than the Adventuremice series by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre. Pedro the mouse joins a team of adventurous, helpful mice, and their exciting, perilous adventures begin!
For more ‘powers’, albeit superhero powers, enjoy the Marv series by Alex Falase-Koya, illustrated by Paula Bowles, in which Marv battles villains in commonly visited places, like a swimming pool or a museum.
And to return to magic again, how about some Tiny Dogs? This series from Rose Lihou is set in the real world, where only Bea knows about the secret little puppies in her grandparents’ garden. Charming and adorable.
Those are some of our ideas – but what about you? What magical stories do you love reading?
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