What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedA Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking
T. Kingfisher · Book · 2020
If you loved A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, start with Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (Bill Wolkoff, 2020) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking across media.
You loved A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking because it celebrates ordinary, underestimated heroes finding extraordinary magic in their daily lives.
Films on the same thread
Kiki's Delivery Service
Hayao Miyazaki · Film · 1989
Shares a thread with A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking: Self-discovery.
If you enjoyed the cozy, domestic magic found in A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, you will appreciate how this story centers on a young witch navigating independent life.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Film · 2001
Shares a thread with A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking: self-discovery.
Much like the protagonist of A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, you will connect with the journey of an unlikely young hero discovering their hidden place within a magical world.
Nimona
Troy Quane · Film · 2023
Explores: Outsider Acceptance, Challenging Societal Norms, Redemption.
If the underdog spirit of A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking resonated with you, this tale of a scrappy, unconventional teen fighting societal norms will feel like a perfect match.
Wolfwalkers
Film · 2020
Explores: Nature vs Civilization, Friendship, Transformation.
Fans of A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking will recognize the same themes of transformation and challenging superstition when a young apprentice confronts a world that fears her unique power.
Series on the same thread
The Owl House
Dana Terrace · Series · 2020
Explores: Coming-of-age, Found Family, Acceptance.
The charm of A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking lies in its quirky magic, and you will find that same spirit in this story of a girl navigating a strange, new realm.
The Magicians
Sera Gamble · Series · 2015
Shares 3 threads with A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking: Coming of Age, Urban Fantasy, Magical Realism.
While darker than A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, this series mirrors the way young people must unexpectedly step up to face the weight of real-world magical threats.
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
Bill Wolkoff · Series · 2020
Explores: Survival, Acceptance, Hope.
If you admired how the lead in A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking survived danger through resilience, you will be drawn to this story of a sheltered girl adapting to survive.
Merlin
Jake Michie · Series · 2008
Explores: Coming-of-Age, Secret Identity, Mentor-Mentee Relationship.
Like A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, this show focuses on a young person with extraordinary gifts who must keep their true nature hidden to protect those they care about.
Podcasts on the same thread
Giggly Witches
Sadie Olson and Pam Muhart · Podcast
Explores: modern witchcraft, beginner witchcraft, witchcraft for beginners.
If the specific, practical application of magic in A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking intrigued you, these conversations about modern witchcraft will provide a grounded, accessible look at the craft.
The Wizard's Tower
Podcast
Shares a thread with A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking: Fantasy.
Those who loved the whimsical, wizard-centric world of A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking will enjoy this podcast for its humorous, conversational approach to building a magical atmosphere.
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Common questions
Is A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking a story about a powerful mage?
No, the protagonist of A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking is fourteen-year-old Mona. She is not a traditional wizard who controls elements like lightning or water. Instead, her magic is limited to bread, and her familiar is a sourdough starter.
What is the primary magic used in A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking?
In A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, the main character Mona possesses magic that only works on bread. This allows her to perform tasks like making gingerbread men dance, which is quite different from the defensive magic used by other wizards in the city.
Does A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking involve a mystery?
Yes, the plot of A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking begins when the protagonist, Mona, discovers a dead body on the floor of her aunt's bakery. This discovery disrupts her comfortable life and leads to a dangerous situation involving an assassin stalking the city streets.
What kind of familiar does the protagonist have in A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking?
Mona, the lead character in A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, has a sourdough starter as her familiar. This unique companion is central to her identity as a baker, as her magical abilities are exclusively tied to bread rather than traditional wizardry.