Books Like The Taker's Stone
Families who loved The Taker's Stone by Barbara Timberlake Russell 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 Taker's Stone by Barbara Timberlake Russell often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is feeling the weight of a sudden responsibility or struggling to find their place in a world that feels increasingly complex. It is a perfect choice for the pre-teen who is beginning to realize that their actions have consequences far beyond their immediate circle. The story follows fourteen-year-old Fischer, an ordinary boy who inadvertently enters a high-stakes battle between Light and Darkness after discovering a magical stone. Through his journey with the otherworldly Keeper Thistle, the book explores profound themes of bravery, moral choice, and the strength found in unexpected alliances. It is an ideal bridge for children moving into more sophisticated middle-grade fantasy, offering a classic battle of good versus evil that remains grounded in the emotional reality of growing up. Parents will appreciate how it frames courage not as the absence of fear, but as the willingness to act in spite of it.
