Who Next?
Find out about books that are similar to your child's favourite series or author, whether your child is already a confident reader or needs to get back into reading. Children can borrow and reserve the books for free from our libraries.

Click on the image above to search Who Next..? and find out who
writes like your child's favourite author.
What is Who Next...?
Who Next...? is for children who have enjoyed books by a
favourite author, to find new books to try by suggesting
alternative titles by other authors. There are various ways of
searching - by author, age and theme. You can use this website in a
library or at home. All you need is your library card
number.
The link to login is on the left hand side of the webpage.
After entering your library number, you will see a list of library
authorities – click on Northumberland Libraries. If you are
using this in a library you will be logged in automatically.
Click on the
image above or click here to use Who Next...?
Why not have a look at our suggestions?
Click on the book covers below to find out who writes
like...

Paul Stewart writes fantasy stories for confident
readers.
If your child likes books by Paul Stewart they may also
like...

Catherine Fisher writes magical adventure stories for confident
readers.
If your child likes books by Catherine Fisher they may also
like...

Lemony Snicket writes humorous fantasy books for older
children.
If your child likes books by Lemony Snicket they may also
like...

Frances Hodgson Burnett writes classic mood-boosting books for
older children.
If your child likes books by Frances Hodgson Burnett they may
also like:

Ros Asquith writes books for confident readers that boys and
girls can enjoy.
If your child likes books by Ros Asquith they may also
like:

Liz Kessler writes books for confident readers.
If your child lkes books by Liz Kessler they may also
like:

Derek Landy writes the Skulduggery Pleasant books, a fantasy
series for confident readers.
If your child likes books by Derek Landy they may also
like:

Lissa Evans writes award-winning books full of adventure,
magic and mystery.
If your child likes books by Lissa Evans they may also
like:

The Beast Quest series is written by Adam Blade, perfect for
confident readers who enjoy fantasy.
If your child likes the Beast Quest series they may also
like:

Michael Morpurgo writes realistic books for older
readers which are often based in the First or Second World
War.
If your child likes books by Michael Morpurgo they may also
like:

Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series are funny books that
boys and girls can enjoy.
If your child likes the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series they may
also like:

J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books are magical adventure books
that boys and girls of almost any age can enjoy.
If your child likes the Harry Potter books they may also like
books by:

David Wailliams' books are funny books that both boys and girls
can enjoy.
If your child likes books by David Walliams, they may also
like:

The Horrid Henry series by Francesca Simon are funny books that
boys love to read.
If your child likes the Horrid Henry series they may also
like:

The Rainbow Magic Fairy series by Daisy Meadows are fantasy
stories that girls love to read.
If your child likes the Rainbow Magic Fairy series, they may
also like:

Roald Dahl's books are funny adventure stories loved by boys and
girls of all ages.
If your child likes Roald Dahl's books they may also like:

The Animal Ark series by Lucy Daniels are exciting animal
stories for more confident readers.
If your child likes the Animal Ark series they may also
like:

The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan are fantasy
adventure stories for both boys and girls.
If your child likes the Percy Jackson series they may also
like:

Jacqueline Wilson books are more mature realistic fiction for
girls.
If your child likes Jacqueline Wilson's books they may also
like: