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A delightfully dramatic romp through the neighborhood where everyday oddities are spun into thrilling, safe mysteries by a wildly imaginative narrator. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Karen's witch.
- cozy
- mildly spooky
- nostalgic
- neighborhood-centric
- 01
Dawn's wicked stepsister
Ann M. Martin
A relatable exploration of what happens when the boundaries between best friends and family suddenly blur.
- 02
Mallory on Strike
Ann M. Martin
A relatable, bustling tale of a young writer trying to carve out a quiet space of her own amidst the chaos of family and responsibilities.
- 03
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.
- 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.
- 05
Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls
Edgar Allan Poe
A cozy, mildly spooky romp that perfectly captures the thrill of tween independence and the unbreakable bond of best friends.
- 06
Dorrie and the witch's imp
Patricia Coombs
A charmingly spooky children's tale where magical mischief proves that being perfectly behaved is highly suspicious.
- 07
Witch Week
Diana Wynne Jones
A sharply observed, darkly funny boarding school mystery where the magic is just as chaotic and terrifying as the social dynamics of middle school.
- 08
The Ghost Next Door
Robert Lawrence Stine
A quintessential suburban ghost story that hides a surprisingly emotional gut-punch beneath its spooky, cliffhanger-driven surface.
- 09
Initiation
Lisa J. Smith
A brooding, autumnal plunge into the intoxicating dangers of high school covens and forbidden romance.
- 10
Meg and Mog
Helen Nicoll
A delightfully bold and gently spooky romp where everyday routines meet magical, chaotic mishaps.
- 11
The Baby-Sitter
R. L. Stine
A nostalgic, popcorn-horror thrill ride that turns a mundane suburban gig into a paranoid fight for survival.
- 12
Witch's Boy
Kelly Barnhill
A lyrical, forest-shadowed fairy tale about the heavy burdens of magic and the quiet courage born from grief.
