Books like “Luka and the Fire of Life”?

By MuddyCamera549

Hey everyone! I just wrapped up Haroun and the Sea of Stories and Luka and the Fire of Life with my 10-year-old, and they totally loved both of them. Now we’re getting that bittersweet “okay, goodbye to a new favorite” feeling, which is the worst (and kind of the best). Do any of you have suggestions for other books with a similar vibe? I can’t quite pin it down—feels like fantasy leaning into magical realism, but I think what really makes it fun is the whole mix of quirky, colorful characters. Any recs would be amazing!