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Beyond Harry Potter: Fantasy Books About Kids Learning Magic

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Book: Matilda

By Roald Dahl

Kid genius gets revenge on stupid, mean adults.

Review date: 5/8/2005

Age 6+

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Book: The Worst Witch at School

By Jill Murphy

Too young for Harry? Try this fun witch series.

Review date: 8/10/2007

Age 7+

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Book: So You Want to Be a Wizard

By Diane Duane

Blends fantasy, science fiction in equal measures.

Review date: 1/12/2004

Age 9+

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Book: Sabriel: The Abhorsen Trilogy, Book 1

By Garth Nix

Necromancer's teen daughter fights the dead.

Review date: 9/11/2005

Age 12+

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