Oct 12, 2026, 5:48 PMNotes:
- Riordan was tried and did not click.
- There are many lists posted but all the ones I've found are for adults or young adults moving away from Potter. I'm looking for an alternative for a very early reader reading with the help of their parent.
- We are seeing my brother's family in late December.
@ohmu My pick is the Upside-Down Magic series. It's about fifth graders with magical disabilities at a public school and it seems to really grab 6-8 year olds. E.g., the protagonist of the first book is a "fluxer" who can turn into animals, but she always mixes them together and turns into things like a katingo (kitten-flamingo). Lots of fun with a good heart.