Discover books similar to "Ottoline Goes to School"

George Selden

The Cricket in Times Square

When a country cricket named Chester arrives in New York City, he befriends a streetwise cat and mouse. This book shares the theme of friendship and adventure in a new and unfamiliar environment, much like Ottoline's experience at school.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

A classic children's novel about a young girl named Mary who discovers a hidden garden and brings it back to life, much like Ottoline's adventure of starting school. This book shares the theme of discovery and the joy of making new friends.

Trenton Lee Stewart

The Mysterious Benedict Society

A group of talented orphans, including Reynie Muldoon, are recruited by the enigmatic Mr. Benedict for a secret mission. Like Ottoline, Reynie is intelligent, curious, and unafraid to take on challenges. This book is a great choice for those who enjoy puzzles, secrets, and friendships.

Joan Aiken

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Set in a alternate 19th-century England, this is a thrilling tale of two cousins, Bonnie and Sylvia, who must outwit their evil guardian. This book shares the theme of brave young protagonists navigating a new and sometimes dangerous world, much like Ottoline in her new school.

Norton Juster

The Phantom Tollbooth

A young boy named Milo embarks on a fantastical journey to the land of Wisdom, where he meets many strange and interesting characters. This book shares the theme of adventure, discovery, and the importance of knowledge and friendship, much like Ottoline Goes to School.

Lynne Cherry

The Great Kapok Tree

A children's book about the Amazon rainforest and the importance of preserving it, featuring a young boy who discovers the interconnectedness of all living things. This book shares the theme of discovery and the importance of understanding and respecting different perspectives, much like Ottoline's experience at school.

Soman Chainani

The School for Good and Evil

Two best friends, Sophie and Agatha, find themselves in a magical school where they are trained to become fairy tale heroes and villains. This book shares the theme of school, friendship, and the complexity of good and evil, much like Ottoline Goes to School.

Maryrose Wood

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place

A series of novels about Penelope Lumley, a young governess, who is tasked with educating three wild children who were raised by wolves. This book shares the theme of education, adventure, and the importance of understanding and accepting others, much like Ottoline Goes to School.

Kristin Levine

The Lions of Little Rock

Set in the 1950s, this book tells the story of two girls, Marlee and Liz, who become friends despite the racial tensions in their Arkansas town. This book shares the theme of friendship, bravery, and the importance of standing up for what is right, much like Ottoline Goes to School.

Jeanne Birdsall

The Penderwicks

A series of novels about four sisters, the Penderwicks, and their adventures during summer vacation. This book shares the theme of sisterhood, adventure, and the importance of family and friendship, much like Ottoline Goes to School.