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If you like Tom Gates, try these…

The Tom Gates books have been phenomenally popular with readers who enjoy laugh-out-loud illustrated stories exploring themes of school, family life and everything zany.

We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for fans of Tom Gates. Readers who want more books like Tom Gates in the notebook-style format might enjoy The Accidental Diary of B.U.G or Planet Stan. For those who enjoy reading about the ups and downs of family and school life, we recommend I Am Lenny Brown or Phil Earle’s Finn’s Epic Fails.

Readers looking for something to laugh about should try the giggle-worthy Charlie Changes into a Chicken or The Day the Screens Went Blank. Some children will want to find another collectable series to zip through after reading the Tom Gates books, and we recommend trying Loki or Hari Kumar next.

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If you like The Worst Witch, try these…

The Worst Witch books have captured the imaginations of millions of young readers who enjoy stories about growing up and discovering magic.

We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for fans of The Worst Witch. Readers who loved Mildred Hubble’s escapades as a trainee witch might enjoy Witch for a Week or The Apprentice Witch. If you’re looking for a brand new magical series with a new memorable heroine to root for, you’ll quickly fall for the charms of Willow Moss in Starfell or Mira in The Naughtiest Unicorn. If you loved Miss Cackle’s Academy and are looking for another exciting school-based adventure, try Diary of an Accidental Witch or the classic boarding school series Malory Towers. Readers simply looking to lose themselves in fantasy worlds sparkling with magic might like to try The House at the Edge of Magic or Abi Elphinstone’s Ember Spark.

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What books are similar to Horrid Henry?

The Horrid Henry books have seen incredible popularity among young readers who enjoy laugh-out-loud stories about family life and characters who get themselves into sticky situations.

Children who love reading about the escapades of mischievous characters should try Dirty Bertie, while there’s chaos aplenty from a banished god in Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good. For more stories about the ups and downs of family life, try Planet Omar or the Tom Gates series. For readers who simply want a fun new series to get stuck into after reading Horrid Henry, we recommend The Boy Who Grew Dragons or the Flat Stanley books.

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If you like Wimpy Kid books, try these…

The Wimpy Kid books are well known for turning reluctant readers into book fans, enjoyed for their easy-to-read style, laugh-out-loud humour and integrated cartoon-style illustrations. ​

We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for fans of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Fans of comic-style drawings and a high image-to-text ratio should try Fairy vs Wizard or The Cheat Book series, whereas children looking for similar stick-figure illustrations will feel right at home with the Loki series.

Readers looking for more funny and relatable stories about school life might enjoy Finn’s Epic Fails or The Adventures of Rap Kid, while Grimwood is a great option for those seeking a new collectible series to get stuck into after reading Wimpy Kid.

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If you like Beast Quest, try these…

The Beast Quest series has gripped thousands of younger readers who enjoy action, adventure and fantasy. Fearsome battles, fantastical beasts and epic rescue quests all characterise this best-selling children’s series containing over one hundred titles.

We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for fans of the Beast Quest books. Readers who love fearsome beasts and fantastic creatures might enjoy trying Krindlekrax or the adventures of Percy Jackson and those who want to get stuck into more fantasy adventure books like Beast Quest will enjoy Podkin One Ear.

Readers looking for a another collectable series after Beast Quest should try the Tiger Warrior books or Cressida Cowell’s wonderful How to Train Your Dragon series. For more stories of heroes and heroines in imaginative worlds, try the Dragon Storm books or Jenny McLachlan’s beautifully illustrated Land of Roar.

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If you like Rainbow Magic, try these…

The Rainbow Magic books are a huge hit with many younger readers, often making the ideal first steps into chapter books. Readers enjoy their themes of friendship, problem-solving and – of course – magic.

We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for fans of the Rainbow Fairy books. Readers who love the world of fairies might enjoy Aziza’s Secret Fairy Door, Lola and Larch or Mummy Fairy and Me. Those looking for more unicorn stories could try Unicorn Academy or The Naughtiest Unicorn. If you are looking for another highly collectable series after Rainbow Magic, try The Rescue Princesses or Zoe’s Rescue Zoo.

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If you like David Walliams, try these…

David Walliams’ books are hugely popular with young readers and he is known as one of Britain’s best-selling children’s authors. From recounts of criminal grandmas to tales of terrible tooth fairy impersonators, Walliams’ stories have hooked in millions of readers who enjoy memorable characters, an easy-to-read humorous style and a good dose of silliness.

We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for fans of David Walliams. Readers who love getting silly with weird and wacky stories like David Walliams’ books could try the Mr Gum books or the mythology-inspired Auntie Medusa and Me. Those looking for a new child-led funny adventure to read after the David Walliams books might enjoy Dexter Procter the 10-Year-Old Doctor or Frank Cottrell-Boyce’s The Blockbusters. For children who like giggling at unlikely scenarios, we recommend Charlie Changes into a Chicken or The Galaxy World Cup – both of which meet our approval as laugh-out-loud favourites at BooksForTopics HQ.

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If you like Michael Morpurgo, try these….

Michael Morpurgo has a loyal fanbase among readers who enjoy his stories of wartime, animals and adventure. With hundreds of books to date, Michael Morpurgo’s award-winning stories have become modern classics in primary school classrooms.

We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for fans of Michael Morpurgo. Fans of Morpurgo’s animal stories might like to try The Last Bear or Small Wonder. Readers looking for gripping historical fiction could try Code Name Kingfisher or Tom Palmer’s D-Day Dog. Many of Morpurgo’s stories offer individual perspectives on wartime events, and readers who enjoy this style could try Girl 38 or Bali Rai’s Now or Never to diversify their collection.

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If you like Harry Potter, try these…

The Harry Potter stories have undeniably charmed millions of readers who enjoy stories sparkling with magic, fantasy and adventure. The award-winning series has sold over 500 million copies worldwide and has been turned into eight hugely successful Hollywood films.

We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for fans of Harry Potter. Fans of magic and spellbinding adventures will find solace in the exciting worlds of Nevermoor or Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Readers who enjoy reading about young heroes fighting dark forces and fantastical beasts should try Percy Jackson or The Wizards of Once. If you’re looking for an immersive series set in mysteriously selective schools and colleges, we recommend Amari and the Night Brothers or Crookhaven.

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