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Books like Earwig and the witch
A cheeky, unsentimental romp about a fiercely stubborn child who decides to boss around the monsters under the bed. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Earwig and the witch.
- mischievous
- cozy-spooky
- chaotic
- 01
Howl's Moving Castle
Diana Wynne Jones
A delightfully chaotic fairy tale where the magic is grand but the daily annoyances of living with a dramatic wizard are the real adventure.
- 02
The Ogre Downstairs
Diana Wynne Jones
A delightfully chaotic collision of prickly step-siblings, a tyrannical stepfather, and highly volatile magical chemistry.
- 03
Catwings
Ursula K. Le Guin
A gentle, classic tale of winged kittens seeking a safe place to call home in a big, intimidating world.
- 04
My neighbor Totoro
Hayao Miyazaki
A sun-drenched, gentle exploration of childhood wonder and the quiet magic hiding in the woods behind your house.
- 05
The Bone Witch
Rin Chupeco
A lush, darkly enchanting tale of necromancy and ritual that unfolds like a slow, deliberate dance.
- 06
When Marnie Was There
Joan G. Robinson
A haunting, salt-breezed exploration of childhood loneliness and the healing power of a mysterious, dreamlike friendship.
- 07
The forbidden library
Django Wexler
A shadowy, thrilling descent into a world where stories are literal traps and knowledge is a dangerous weapon.
- 08
Coraline
Neil Gaiman
A dark, modern fairy tale that wraps you in a creeping, button-eyed dread before handing you the courage to face the dark.
- 09
Witch's Boy
Kelly Barnhill
A lyrical, forest-shadowed fairy tale about the heavy burdens of magic and the quiet courage born from grief.
- 10
Room on the Broom
Julia Donaldson · 2004
A bouncy, wind-swept ride that celebrates the magic of making space for just one more friend.
- 11
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Kelly Barnhill
A luminous, modern fairy tale about the weight of sorrow, the magic of found family, and the power of remembering who you are.
- 12
The orphan queen
Jodi Meadows
A tense, shadowy fantasy of espionage and forbidden magic, where a dispossessed princess must navigate a court of enemies and a world consumed by toxic power.
