Books like Dorrie and the goblin

A charming, magical romp where quick thinking saves the day and keeps the tea party on track. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Dorrie and the goblin.

whimsical
cozy
enchanting
mildly mischievous

01
The magic pot
Patricia Coombs
A whimsical fairy tale where magical trickery delivers satisfying poetic justice.
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- whimsical
- cozy
- enchanting
- playful
02
Dark Lord of Derkholm
Diana Wynne Jones
A delightfully chaotic, satirical romp through a magical world forced to play the role of a fantasy theme park.
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- whimsical
- cozy
03
Meg and Mog
Helen Nicoll
A delightfully bold and gently spooky romp where everyday routines meet magical, chaotic mishaps.
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- playful
- magical mishaps
04
The Would-Be Witch
Ruth Chew
A gentle, nostalgic chapter book that captures the cozy thrill of suspecting there is magic hiding right down the street.
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- cozy
- earnest
- everyday magic
05
The fairy rebel
Lynne Reid Banks
A spirited children's fantasy where a denim-clad fairy defies strict magical laws to help a human in need.
Shares:
- whimsical
- enchanting
- playful
- earnest
06
The witch who was afraid of witches
Alice Low · 1978
A gentle, empowering tale of a timid underdog discovering her own unique magic to stand up to her overbearing siblings.
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- whimsical
- cozy
- playful
- lighthearted
07
Mighty Jack and the Goblin King
Ben Hatke
A breathless, visually stunning rescue mission through a perilous fantasy realm where courage and sibling devotion are the ultimate magic.
Shares:
- earnest
08
Dragon run
Patrick Matthews
A breathless, high-stakes wilderness escape where an underdog must survive assassins, betrayal, and the terrifying secrets of a dragon-ruled world.
Shares:
- earnest
09
Twice Magic
Cressida Cowell
A chaotic, wildly inventive romp through a dark, enchanted forest where rebellious kids must bridge a bitter divide to fight a terrifying ancient evil.
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- playful
- earnest
10
Dealing with Dragons
Patricia C. Wrede · 1990
A delightfully pragmatic dismantling of fairy tale tropes where common sense is the ultimate superpower.
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- cozy
- lighthearted
11
Witch's Boy
Kelly Barnhill
A lyrical, forest-shadowed fairy tale about the heavy burdens of magic and the quiet courage born from grief.
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- enchanting
- earnest
12
Gremlins Don't Chew Bubble Gum
Debbie Dadey
A delightfully chaotic schoolyard mystery where everyday adult eccentricities might just be supernatural.
Shares:
- playful
- lighthearted
- everyday magic

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