Discover books similar to "The Minnipins" series

Diana Wynne Jones

The Spellcoats

Fans of 'The Minnipins' will appreciate the imaginative storytelling and richly detailed world of 'The Spellcoats'. This standalone novel follows the journey of six orphaned children who must weave a new world from the threads of the old, as they uncover their destiny and confront the dark forces that threaten their land.

Susan Cooper

The Dark Is Rising Sequence

For readers who enjoyed the blend of mythology and adventure in 'The Minnipins', 'The Dark Is Rising Sequence' is a must-read. This five-book series follows the story of Will Stanton, an ordinary boy who discovers that he is the last of the Old Ones, destined to fight against the forces of the Dark.

D.M. Cornish

The Foundling

Fans of 'The Minnipins' will enjoy the richly detailed world-building and intricate plotting of 'The Foundling'. This first book in the Monster Blood Tattoo series follows the adventures of Rossamund, a foundling with a mysterious past, as he embarks on a dangerous journey across the Half-Continent, encountering strange creatures and even stranger people along the way.

Terry Pratchett

The Wee Free Men

If you enjoyed the humor and adventure of 'The Minnipins', you'll love the world of the Discworld, and 'The Wee Free Men' is the perfect place to start. This novel follows the adventures of Tiffany Aching, a young witch-in-training, as she battles the monstrous Queen of the Elves with the help of the Wee Free Men, a band of tiny blue warriors.

Lloyd Alexander

The Book of Three

For readers who enjoyed the epic quest and mythological elements of 'The Minnipins', 'The Book of Three' is a classic fantasy novel that should not be missed. This is the first book in the Chronicles of Prydain series, which follows the adventures of Taran, an assistant pig-keeper, as he embarks on a dangerous journey to save his land from the evil Horned King.

Elizabeth Marie Pope

The Perilous Gard

Fans of 'The Minnipins' will appreciate the historical setting and intricate plotting of 'The Perilous Gard'. This novel is a retelling of the ballad of Tam Lin, set in the court of Elizabeth I, and follows the adventures of Kate Sutton, a young noblewoman who must uncover the secrets of the mysterious Melusine and her otherworldly court.

Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

For readers who enjoyed the coming-of-age story and epic battles of 'The Minnipins', 'The Hero and the Crown' is a classic fantasy novel that should not be missed. This novel follows the adventures of Aerin, a young princess who must prove herself as a warrior and dragon-slayer, as she battles the dark forces that threaten her kingdom.

Robin McKinley

The Blue Sword

If you enjoyed the epic world-building and strong female protagonist of 'The Minnipins', you'll love the world of 'The Blue Sword'. This novel follows the adventures of Harry Crewe, a young woman who is drawn into the world of the Homelanders, a mysterious race of warriors, as she learns to wield the legendary Blue Sword and defend her land from the invading Demons.

Rosemary Kirstein

The Steerswoman

Fans of 'The Minnipins' will appreciate the intricate plotting and scientific world-building of 'The Steerswoman'. This novel follows the adventures of Rowan, a steerswoman who is tasked with discovering the source of a mysterious blue stone, as she uncovers a vast conspiracy that threatens to upend everything she knows about her world.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

For readers who enjoyed the themes of community and identity in 'The Minnipins', 'The Giver' is a thought-provoking dystopian novel that explores the consequences of a society that values conformity above all else. This novel follows the story of Jonas, a young boy who is chosen to be the next Receiver of Memory, as he discovers the dark secrets of his world and questions the wisdom of its leaders.