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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Start of Percy Jackson and the Olympians seriesby Rick Riordan
4.72013400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a adventurous and empowering tone that will resonate with The Wizards of Once fans.
10 Best Books Like The Wizards of Once
If you loved The Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Wizards of Once are:
- 1Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan4.7Series starter
- 2The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan4.7Series starter
- 3The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan4.6#1
- 4The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories) by Chris Colfer4.3#1
- 5Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Finding the Witch by Cube Kid4.8
- 6Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger4.4
- 7Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling4.8
- 8Half Upon a Time by James Riley4.6
- 9The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty4.8
- 10The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire) by Tui T. Sutherland4.7Series starter
In a world where Wizards and Warriors are sworn enemies, a magic-less Wizard boy named Xar and a Warrior girl named Wish hiding a forbidden magical object must overcome their differences when they accidentally awaken an ancient evil. Their unlikely alliance leads them on a dangerous journey to Warrior Fort's dungeons, where something that has slumbered for centuries is beginning to stir. This thrilling adventure explores what happens when two worlds built on hatred are forced to collide.
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The Red Pyramid
Start of Kane Chronicles seriesby Rick Riordan
4.72010516 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a adventurous and urgent tone that will resonate with The Wizards of Once 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 The Wizards of Once fans.
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The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories)
The Land of Stories #1 (works standalone)by Chris Colfer
4.32012
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a whimsical and heartwarming tone that will resonate with The Wizards of Once fans.
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by Cube Kid
4.8202596 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a light and adventurous tone that will resonate with The Wizards of Once fans.
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by Shannon Messenger
4.42012496 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a hopeful and adventurous tone that will resonate with The Wizards of Once fans.
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by J.K. Rowling
4.81997320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a warm and wonder-filled tone that will resonate with The Wizards of Once fans.
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by James Riley
4.62010401 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a adventurous and witty tone that will resonate with The Wizards of Once fans.
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by Stacy McAnulty
4.82019320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a heartwarming and authentic tone that will resonate with The Wizards of Once fans.
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The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire)
Start of Wings of Fire seriesby Tui T. Sutherland
4.72012336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a hopeful but tense tone that will resonate with The Wizards of Once fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Wizards of Once
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief📚 Series starter | Rick Riordan | 4.7 | 2013 | 400 | Start a new series |
| The Red Pyramid📚 Series starter | Rick Riordan | 4.7 | 2010 | 516 | Start a new series |
| The Hidden Oracle | Rick Riordan | 4.6 | 2017 | 376 | Similar vibes |
| The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories) | Chris Colfer | 4.3 | 2012 | — | Similar vibes |
| Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Finding the Witch | Cube Kid | 4.8 | 2025 | 96 | Similar vibes |
| Keeper of the Lost Cities📚 Series starter | Shannon Messenger | 4.4 | 2012 | 496 | Start a new series |
| Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | J.K. Rowling | 4.8 | 1997 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Half Upon a Time | James Riley | 4.6 | 2010 | 401 | Similar vibes |
| The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl | Stacy McAnulty | 4.8 | 2019 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire)📚 Series starter | Tui T. Sutherland | 4.7 | 2012 | 336 | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Wizards of Once?
The most similar books to The Wizards of Once are Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, The Red Pyramid, The Hidden Oracle.
What should I read after The Wizards of Once?
After finishing The Wizards of Once, readers most commonly pick up Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief next.
Who writes books like Cressida Cowell?
Authors similar to Cressida Cowell include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.
What genre is The Wizards of Once?
The Wizards of Once is a Fantasy novel by Cressida Cowell, published in 2017.
How long is The Wizards of Once?
The Wizards of Once is 300 pages long.
About The Wizards of Once
From the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series - set in an ancient, magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites. Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award This is the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who have been taught since birth to hate each other like poison; and the thrilling tale of what happens when their two worlds collide. Perfect for boys and girls who love fantasy adventure... Once there was Magic, and the Magic lived in the dark forests. Until the Warriors came... Xar is a Wizard boy who has no Magic, and will do anything to get it. Wish is a Warrior girl, but she owns a banned Magical Object, and she will do anything to conceal it. In this whirlwind adventure, Xar and Wish must forget their differences if they're going to make it to the dungeons at Warrior Fort. Where something that has been sleeping for hundreds of years is stirring...