I can’t wait for The Tapestry series, Book 2, to continue the story of Max, a modern child infused with “Old Magic.” I love The Hound of Rowan by Henry H. Neff because it is truly a “Harry Potter read-alike” in a thoroughly enjoyable way! To give you an idea of the similarities I did a quick list, using key themes and ideas from HP:
The unexpected awakening of magic:
Snakes escaping the zoo / Viewing a mysterious Celtic tapestry in the Chicago Art Institute
First contact with magical representative:
Hagrid, the Groundskeeper / Nigel, the Recruiter
School:
7 yrs at Hogwarts / 6 yrs at the
Wise guide:
Dumbledore / Ms. Richter, Director of the the Academy
Weird kitchen help:
House elves / reformed hag and ogre
Fantastical elements: Magical animals
Special Abilities:
Using wands and spells / Ability to “amplify” natural talents
School rival:
Malfoy / Alex
Enemy:
Voldemort / Dark magic of Astaroth, long thought to be dead but really imprisoned in a painting!
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Thanks for writing this.
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