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A delightfully witty and warm-hearted romp where eccentric magical misfits navigate the absurdities of the modern human world. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The secret of platform 13.
- cozy
- magical
- chaotic
- nostalgic
- 01
Island of the aunts
Eva Ibbotson
A delightfully eccentric seaside adventure where environmentalism meets mythical creatures and found family.
- 02
Which witch?
Eva Ibbotson
A delightfully macabre and witty romp where being bad is the goal, but being good might just win the day.
- 03
Catkin
unknown author
A magical, folklore-infused quest where a tiny feline hero must use his wits to right a terrible wrong.
- 04
Rose And The Lost Princess
Holly Webb
A magical mystery that blends the wonder of a royal apprenticeship with the urgent suspense of a high-stakes rescue.
- 05
Measle and the Wrathmonk
Clive Staples Lewis
A spirited middle-grade adventure that shrinks its underdog hero down to half an inch tall for a magical battle of wits inside a toy train set.
- 06
Charlie Bone and the shadow
Jenny Nimmo
A spooky, magical boarding school adventure where loyalty and friendship are the only lights in a creeping, shadowy darkness.
- 07
The secret language
Nordstrom U · 1950
A tender exploration of childhood loneliness that blossoms into the quiet joy of finding a kindred spirit.
- 08
The Secret Keepers
Trenton Lee Stewart
A thrilling, secret-laden adventure where a magical pocket watch forces a young boy to choose between his honest nature and the dangerous lure of heroism.
- 09
The Blue Djinn of Babylon
Philip Kerr
A globe-trotting, myth-steeped adventure where ancient magic collides with modern sibling bonds.
- 10
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.
- 11
The Borrowers
Mary Norton
A cozy yet precarious glimpse into a miniature world hidden just beneath the floorboards of everyday life.
- 12
The Magic City
Edith Nesbit
A whimsical, dreamlike journey where the mundane objects of a lonely childhood transform into a sprawling, magical landscape.
