Books like Once Upon a Curse

A delightfully quirky romp through time that proves the best way to break a curse is with a little pluck and a lot of heart. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Once Upon a Curse.

whimsical
cheerful
cozy
adventurous

01
No Place for Magic
E. D. Baker · 2006
A charming and humorous fairy tale adventure where a resourceful princess must rely on her wits to save the day and rediscover the strength of her relationship.
Shares:
- whimsical
- adventurous
- lighthearted
- humorous
02
Dragon's Breath
E. D. Baker · 2003
A delightfully chaotic romp through a fractured fairy tale world where courage matters more than perfect spellcasting.
Shares:
- whimsical
- cheerful
- adventurous
- lighthearted
03
Ella Enchanted
Gail Carson Levine · 1998
A clever, spirited reimagining of a classic tale where the heroine's greatest battle is for her own free will.
Shares:
- whimsical
- cozy
- adventurous
- earnest
04
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.
Shares:
- humorous
- earnest
05
Beauty sleep
Cameron Dokey · 2002
A warm, spirited reimagining of a classic fairy tale where a cursed princess takes her destiny into her own hands.
Shares:
- whimsical
- adventurous
- earnest
06
Emma the Easter Fairy
Daisy Meadows
A pastel-hued, sugar-dusted adventure where friendship and teamwork keep the holiday magic alive.
Shares:
- cheerful
- earnest
07
Hatching Magic
Ann Downer
A delightful, chaotic romp where ancient magic spills into modern-day Boston, complete with misplaced dragons and time-traveling wizards.
Shares:
- whimsical
- cozy
- adventurous
- lighthearted
08
Charlie Bone and the time twister
Jenny Nimmo
A cozy yet delightfully sinister magical boarding school adventure where quirky powers and loyal friendships are the only defense against dark family secrets.
Shares:
- whimsical
- adventurous
- earnest
09
Addison the April Fool's Day Fairy
Daisy Meadows
A breezy, magical romp centered on friendship, teamwork, and the importance of a good laugh.
Shares:
- cheerful
- lighthearted
- earnest
10
Half Upon a Time (Half Upon a Time #1)
James Riley
A hilarious, fast-paced romp that turns classic fairy tales upside down with sarcastic heroes and clever meta-twists.
Shares:
- whimsical
- adventurous
- lighthearted
- humorous
11
Tuesdays at the Castle
Jessica Day George
A whimsical, spirited adventure where the setting itself is a living, breathing character full of secrets.
Shares:
- cozy
- adventurous
- earnest
12
Mummies in the Morning
Mary Pope Osborne
A shadowy, fast-paced plunge into ancient history that balances spooky thrills with the comforting safety of sibling teamwork.
Shares:
- earnest

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