[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: books like harry potter

[P. Alexis Nguyen]

Kemper:
> I know you asked for books, but allow me to suggest a cartoon:
> Avatar: The Last Airbender
>
> Much of the series is out on DVD except for the last 6-ish episodes
> which haven't aired yet (they're due to air later this month or early
> next.) You can also hunt around and find them online. For an easy
> reference to episodes, you can search "Avatar episodes" on wikipedia.
> A movie is being discussed with M. Night Shamalan(?) directing.

Ali:
Really?  Nothing about Avatar & M. Night's style seems to jive
together for me.  Oh well.  Avatar is quite a good cartoon, though.
Solid storyline.

Anyway, per the original question, might I suggest the Young Wizards
series?  I find it more endearing than the HP series (matter of
personal opinion, of course).  Supposing that you don't mind that the
book hinges on the universe contracting (not expanding), I think HP &
Young Wizards share enough qualities that one can easily transition
between the two series.  Diane Duane is the writer, and she's pretty
active on her website:
http://www.youngwizards.com/

~Ali