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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling: what to read next, and why.

Coraline Neil Gaiman 2002 · Fantasy A younger, stranger story with the same mix of wonder and creepiness.
The Golden Compass Philip Pullman 1995 · Fantasy A richer and more serious fantasy with a young hero, a puzzle and a strong sense of place.
A Wizard of Earthsea Ursula K. Le Guin 1968 · Fantasy The classic magic-school story that shaped later wizard tales, more reflective and grave.