10 Best Books Like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

If you loved Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone cover
Fantasy4.81997320 pages

When eleven-year-old Harry Potter discovers he's a wizard and enrolls at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he begins to uncover the truth about his parents' death and his own destiny

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The Red Pyramid cover

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 Sorcerer's Stone fans.

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The Hidden Oracle

Trials Of Apollo #1 (works standalone)

by Rick Riordan

4.62017376 pages

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a sarcastic and adventurous tone that will resonate with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone fans.

Quick Comparison: Books Like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

BookAuthorRatingYearPagesBest For
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief📚 Series starterRick Riordan4.72013400Start a new series
The Son of Neptune: The Graphic NovelRick Riordan02017Similar vibes
The Red Pyramid📚 Series starterRick Riordan4.72010516Start a new series
Keeper of the Lost Cities📚 Series starterShannon Messenger4.42012496Start a new series
The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories)Chris Colfer4.32012Similar vibes
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow📚 Series starterJessica Townsend4.62018512Start a new series
The Hidden OracleRick Riordan4.62017376Similar vibes
The Wizards of OnceCressida Cowell4.72017300Similar vibes
Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Finding the WitchCube Kid4.8202596Similar vibes
The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire)📚 Series starterTui T. Sutherland4.72012336Start a new series

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Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

The most similar books to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone are Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel, The Red Pyramid.

What should I read after Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

After finishing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, readers most commonly pick up Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by J.K. Rowling, such as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Who writes books like J.K. Rowling?

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

What genre is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a Fantasy novel by J.K. Rowling, published in 1997. It features elements of Chosen One, Magic School, Found Family.

How long is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is 320 pages long.

About Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

When eleven-year-old Harry Potter discovers he's a wizard and enrolls at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he begins to uncover the truth about his parents' death and his own destiny. Rowling creates the most beloved children's fantasy series of the modern era, combining magical worldbuilding with themes of friendship, courage, and belonging. The first in the seven-book series that became a global phenomenon and cultural touchstone, this novel establishes the magical world of Hogwarts while exploring themes of identity, the power of love, and finding family in unexpected places, launching a franchise that redefined children's literature.