L. Frank Baum
The Wizard of Oz: what to read next?
Books close in genre, era, author or reading level, to read in bilingual editions.
Rudyard KiplingThe Jungle BookMowgli, a child raised by wolves in the jungle, learns to survive among animals and understand their laws. Guided by Baloo the wise bear and Bagheera the protective panther, he grows between the human and wild worlds. But the threat of the tiger Shere Khan looms over him,…Same genreSame era
Edward StratemeyerThe Rover BoysAn adventure novel for young readers, the twelfth volume of the Rover Boys series. The three Rover brothers, Dick, Tom and Sam, spend the end of summer at Valley Brook, the family farm in New York State. A mountain outing leads them to a cave where thieves hide their loot,…Same countrySame genreSame era
E. NesbitThe Railway ChildrenRoberta, Peter, and Phyllis, three children, see their lives overturned when their father suddenly disappears. Forced to leave their comfortable life, they move to the countryside near a railway that becomes the center of their adventures. Curious and close‑knit, they form…Same genreSame era
Lewis CarrollAlice in WonderlandAlice, a curious young girl, follows a white rabbit and falls into a strange world where the rules of reality disappear. She meets absurd and unpredictable characters, each defying logic and common sense. As her adventures unfold, she must adapt to a constantly shifting…Same genre
Jack LondonThe Call of the WildBuck, a domestic dog, is brutally torn from his comfortable life to be sold as a sled dog in the Far North. Confronted with a hostile environment, he must learn to survive, fight, and adapt to ruthless rules. Gradually, his primitive instincts resurface and transform him…Same countrySame genreSame era
Robert Louis StevensonTreasure IslandJim Hawkins, a young boy, discovers a map leading to hidden treasure and sets off on a sea expedition. Surrounded by sailors, some far from trustworthy, he must show courage and intelligence. Among them, Long John Silver, charismatic and ambiguous, plays a central role in the…Same genreSame era
Edgar Rice BurroughsA Princess of MarsJohn Carter, a former soldier, is mysteriously transported to Mars, a hostile world populated by strange civilizations and fearsome creatures. Gifted with exceptional physical abilities in this environment, he quickly becomes a key player in local conflicts. His encounter with…Same countrySame genreSame era
E. T. A. HoffmannThe Nutcracker and the Mouse KingOn Christmas Eve, little Marie finds among the presents a wooden nutcracker, which she takes under her protection when her brother Fritz breaks three of its teeth. Left alone in the parlour, she sees the toys come to life and do battle with an army of mice led by a seven-headed…Same genre
Mark TwainThe Adventures of Tom SawyerTom Sawyer, a mischievous boy living on the banks of the Mississippi, multiplies adventures and pranks with his friend Huckleberry Finn. Through games, escapades, and discoveries, he turns everyday life into a field of exploration. But some experiences confront him with more…Same countrySame genreSame era
Lewis CarrollThrough the Looking GlassAlice steps through a mirror and discovers a reversed world where everything operates according to strange, bewildering rules. She meets enigmatic characters who draw her into a series of trials and absurd games. In this universe structured like a game of chess, every move has…Same genreSame era
Jack LondonWhite FangWhite Fang, an animal born in the wild, quickly learns the brutal laws of survival. Captured by humans, he discovers a world dominated by violence and control. Gradually, his fate changes when he meets a master capable of offering more than brutality. His journey oscillates…Same countrySame genreSame era
Thomas MaloryKing Arthur and the KnightsThe legends of King Arthur, retold in modern English by Rupert S. Holland (1919) from the work of Thomas Malory. The secret son of King Uther, Arthur is raised by the knight Ector without knowing anything of his birth. At fifteen he draws from a stone the sword that no lord has…Same genre