books like harry potter

[sistermagpie]

> Alla:
 
> 
> But today I started a story with the boy who becomes an apprentice to 
> the wizard with the beard and so far I am loving it so much.
> 
> It is the first part of the trilogy and it is called  "The magic 
> thief" by Sarah Prineas. The characters are great and the premise is 
> interesting.

Magpie:
Maybe check out (for the OP not necessarily you, Alla, but of course 
you're welcome to as well!) Diana Wynn Jones's books. She has written a 
ton, but the Chrestomanci quartet involves magical schools. Perhaps 
especially The Lives of Christopher Chant and Charmed Life.

-m