Books Like The Ogre Downstairs
Families who loved The Ogre Downstairs by Diana Wynne Jones often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Ogre Downstairs by Diana Wynne Jones often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their children are struggling with the frustrations and awkwardness of a new blended family. The story follows five children, recently joined by their parents' marriage, who must navigate their new, often tense, home life under the roof of a grumpy stepfather they've nicknamed 'The Ogre.' When he gives them two chemistry sets that turn out to be magical, the ensuing chaos forces the rival stepsiblings to cooperate. For ages 8-12, this book uses humor and wild fantasy to explore themes of jealousy, teamwork, and learning to see things from another's perspective. It's a perfect choice for normalizing the bumpy transition of joining two families into one.
