Discover books similar to "The Northern Lights" series

Philip Pullman

The Golden Compass

If you enjoyed 'The Northern Lights' series by Lisa Tawn Bergren, you might like 'The Golden Compass' by Philip Pullman. This book, the first in the 'His Dark Materials' trilogy, shares similar themes of adventure, self-discovery, and a battle between good and evil. The story follows a young girl named Lyra who embarks on a journey to the Arctic to rescue her friend and uncover a dangerous secret involving stolen children and a mysterious substance known as Dust.

Catherynne M. Valente

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

Fans of 'The Northern Lights' series might enjoy 'The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making' by Catherynne M. Valente. This whimsical and imaginative novel follows a young girl named September as she embarks on a magical journey through Fairyland, meeting a variety of fantastical creatures and overcoming challenges along the way. The book shares similar themes of adventure, self-discovery, and the power of friendship.

Robin McKinley

The Blue Sword

If you enjoyed the epic fantasy and strong female protagonist in 'The Northern Lights' series, you might like 'The Blue Sword' by Robin McKinley. The book follows a young woman named Harry Crewe who is thrust into a world of magic and danger when she is chosen to wield the legendary Blue Sword and defend her country from an invading army.

Maggie Stiefvater

The Scorpio Races

Fans of adventure and mythical creatures in 'The Northern Lights' series might enjoy 'The Scorpio Races' by Maggie Stiefvater. This standalone novel is set on a fictional island where every year, the dangerous and mythical water horses emerge from the sea to race. The story follows two characters, Sean and Puck, as they navigate the dangers of the races and the challenges of their own lives.

Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

If you enjoyed the epic fantasy and strong female protagonist in 'The Northern Lights' series, you might like 'The Hero and the Crown' by Robin McKinley. The book follows a young woman named Aerin as she trains to become a hero and defend her kingdom from an ancient enemy. Along the way, she must overcome her own doubts and insecurities to become the hero her kingdom needs.

Eowyn Ivey

The Snow Child

Fans of the wintery and magical setting in 'The Northern Lights' series might enjoy 'The Snow Child' by Eowyn Ivey. This novel is set in the Alaskan wilderness during the 1920s and follows a childless couple who build a snow child one winter. To their surprise, the snow child comes to life and befriends them, leading to a magical and heartwarming story.

Maggie Stiefvater

The Raven Cycle

If you enjoyed the blend of mystery, magic, and adventure in 'The Northern Lights' series, you might like 'The Raven Cycle' by Maggie Stiefvater. This four-book series follows a group of teenagers as they search for a missing Welsh king and uncover a world of magic and danger. The series shares similar themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the power of belief.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

If you enjoyed the themes of self-discovery and questioning authority in 'The Northern Lights' series, you might like 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. This dystopian novel follows a young boy named Jonas as he is chosen to become the new Receiver of Memory and learns the truth about his society's past. The book shares similar themes of questioning authority, self-discovery, and the importance of individuality.

Rae Carson

The Girl of Fire and Thorns

If you enjoyed the epic fantasy and strong female protagonist in 'The Northern Lights' series, you might like 'The Girl of Fire and Thorns' by Rae Carson. The book follows a young princess named Elisa as she is thrust into a world of danger and magic and must learn to rely on herself to survive. Along the way, she discovers her own strength and the power of her faith.

Holly Black

The Darkest Part of the Forest

Fans of the blend of magic, danger, and adventure in 'The Northern Lights' series might enjoy 'The Darkest Part of the Forest' by Holly Black. This standalone novel is set in a town where humans and faeries coexist, and follows a young girl named Hazel as she uncovers a dangerous secret about her town and the faerie world. The book shares similar themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the power of belief.

Shannon Hale

The Book of a Thousand Days

If you enjoyed the epic fantasy and strong female protagonist in 'The Northern Lights' series, you might like 'The Book of a Thousand Days' by Shannon Hale. The book follows a young maidservant named Dashti as she is locked in a tower with her mistress for seven years and must learn to survive in a world of magic and danger. Along the way, she discovers her own strength and the power of her love for her mistress.