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A lively, magical romp where an ordinary alley cat must bluff his way through a wizarding world to save his newfound human friend. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Familiars.
- magical
- exciting
- lighthearted
- suspenseful
- 01
Circle of heroes
Adam Epstein
A fast-paced, magical quest where loyal animal companions must rely on their wits and each other to save a world plunged into darkness.
- 02
Slathbog's Gold
Mark Forman · 2009
A warm, nostalgic return to classic fantasy quests, where fellowship and courage matter more than grimdark twists.
- 03
The Horn of Moran
Mark Forman
A classic, warm-hearted quest fantasy that feels like sitting around a table playing a tabletop RPG with your best friends.
- 04
The Necromancer's House
Christopher Buehlman
An emotionally resonant occult fantasy where fierce loyalty and the enduring love for a pet anchor a battle against dark magic.
- 05
The forbidden library
Django Wexler
A shadowy, thrilling descent into a world where stories are literal traps and knowledge is a dangerous weapon.
- 06
Hatching Magic
Ann Downer
A delightful, chaotic romp where ancient magic spills into modern-day Boston, complete with misplaced dragons and time-traveling wizards.
- 07
A beginning, a muddle, and an end
Avi
A cozy, philosophical fable that captures the humorous agonies of the creative process at a delightfully slow pace.
- 08
The Inquisitor's Tale
Adam Gidwitz
A spirited medieval quest where friendship and mysticism light the way.
- 09
The Merlin Conspiracy
Diana Wynne Jones
A delightfully chaotic, puzzle-box fantasy that pulls you through a multiverse of eccentric magic and hidden conspiracies.
- 10
The chronicles of Avantia
Adam Blade
A high-stakes, creature-filled fantasy quest where young heroes race against an evil army to save their world.
- 11
The Amulet of Samarkand
Jonathan Stroud
A delightfully cynical romp through a shadowy, magic-ruled London, narrated by a sarcastic demon with a penchant for footnotes.
- 12
Great-grandpa's in the Litter Box (The Zack Files)
Dan Greenburg · 2001
A wacky, fast-paced supernatural comedy where family loyalty meets feline absurdity.
