10 Best Books Like Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

If you loved Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

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Fantasy4.82000320 pages

When dangerous prisoner Sirius Black escapes from the wizard prison Azkaban, Harry Potter's third year at Hogwarts becomes his most perilous yet, as the fugitive appears to be hunting him down. As soul-sucking Dementors patrol the school grounds and dark secrets about Harry's past begin to surface, he must learn to conjure his most powerful defenses. But nothing is quite what it seems, and Harry will discover that the greatest betrayal may come from those he trusts most.

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The Red Pyramid

Start of Kane Chronicles series

by Rick Riordan

4.72010516 pages

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a adventurous and urgent tone that will resonate with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban fans.

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The Iron Trial

Start of Magisterium series

by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare

4.02014295 pages

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a darkly adventurous tone that will resonate with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban fans.

Quick Comparison: Books Like Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

BookAuthorRatingYearPagesBest For
The School for Good and Evil📚 Series starterSoman Chainani4.02013488Start a new series
The Son of Neptune: The Graphic NovelRick Riordan02017Similar vibes
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief📚 Series starterRick Riordan4.72013400Start a new series
The Red Pyramid📚 Series starterRick Riordan4.72010516Start a new series
Keeper of the Lost Cities📚 Series starterShannon Messenger4.42012496Start a new series
The Iron Trial📚 Series starterHolly Black and Cassandra Clare4.02014295Start a new series
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneJ.K. Rowling4.81997320Similar vibes
The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories)Chris Colfer4.32012Similar vibes
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of DarknessAndrew Peterson4.72020285Similar vibes
Half Upon a TimeJames Riley4.62010401Similar vibes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?

The most similar books to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban are The School for Good and Evil, The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

What should I read after Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?

After finishing Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, readers most commonly pick up The School for Good and Evil next.

Who writes books like J. K. Rowling?

Authors similar to J. K. Rowling include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.

What genre is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a Fantasy novel by J. K. Rowling, published in 2000. It features elements of Chosen One; Magic School; Found Family; Coming of Age; Good vs Evil.

How long is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is 320 pages long.

About Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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