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A bubbling cauldron of magical coming-of-age tales that feels like a crisp autumn evening. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Under My Hat.
- autumnal
- cozy-spooky
- atmospheric
- magical
- 01
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.
- 02
Room on the Broom
Julia Donaldson · 2004
A bouncy, wind-swept ride that celebrates the magic of making space for just one more friend.
- 03
Hex Appeal
P. N. Elrod
A chaotic, intoxicating collection of supernatural mayhem where magic always comes with a wicked twist.
- 04
Earwig and the witch
Diana Wynne Jones
A cheeky, unsentimental romp about a fiercely stubborn child who decides to boss around the monsters under the bed.
- 05
A Hat Full of Sky
Terry Pratchett
A sharp, funny, and deeply wise exploration of growing up, where magic is less about waving wands and more about doing the hard, unglamorous work of knowing yourself.
- 06
The Dragon Book
Jack Dann and Gardner R. Dozois
A fiery, multifaceted exploration of fantasy's most iconic creature across time and space.
- 07
A Wizard's Dozen
Michael Stearns
A spellbinding collection of thirteen magical tales that brews a heady mix of wonder and enchantment.
- 08
Zombies vs. Unicorns
Holly Black
A delightfully chaotic, tongue-in-cheek battle of tropes that pits the sparkly against the rotting.
- 09
One witch
Laura Leuck · 2003
A delightfully gross, bouncy counting rhyme that turns spooky ingredients into a festive, giggly Halloween feast.
- 10
Magic for beginners
Kelly Link
A surreal, pop-culture-infused fever dream where the mundane and the magical bleed seamlessly into one another.
- 11
The Bone Witch
Rin Chupeco
A lush, darkly enchanting tale of necromancy and ritual that unfolds like a slow, deliberate dance.
- 12
Scary Stories for Young Foxes
Christian McKay Heidicker
A chilling, campfire-style descent into the dark woods where primal fears are met with fierce courage.
