Hooky

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Hooky

Míriam Bonastre Tur · Book · 2021

If you loved Hooky, you will appreciate these stories that center on young outcasts forming found families while navigating high-stakes magical destinies.

Films on the same thread

Suzume

Suzume

Makoto Shinkai · Film · 2022

Like the protagonists in Hooky, Suzume balances a coming-of-age journey with the weight of a world-ending prophecy, mirroring the tension between personal growth and the burden of magical fate.

Wolfwalkers

Wolfwalkers

Film · 2020

The bond between the young leads in Wolfwalkers captures the same spirit of unconventional friendship and defiance against societal expectations that defines the core journey of Hooky.

Onward

Onward

Dan Scanlon · Film · 2020

Onward echoes the brotherly connection found in Hooky, showing how sibling loyalty remains the most powerful tool when navigating a world where magic is both dangerous and deeply misunderstood.

Nimona

Nimona

Troy Quane · Film · 2023

Nimona mirrors the anti-hero dynamic of Hooky, placing two societal outcasts at the center of a grand adventure that challenges the rigid structures of the magical world they inhabit.

Series on the same thread

His Dark Materials

His Dark Materials

Jack Thorne · Series · 2019

Lyra’s quest in His Dark Materials shares the sense of urgency and interdimensional stakes found in Hooky, where an orphan must navigate prophecy and hidden truths to survive.

The Owl House

The Owl House

Dana Terrace · Series · 2020

The Owl House perfectly captures the found family dynamic seen in Hooky, as a young girl enters a strange magical realm and finds her place among unexpected and rebellious companions.

Black Clover

Black Clover

Series · 2017

Asta and Yuno’s quest to become the Wizard King in Black Clover reflects the competitive yet supportive drive of the siblings from Hooky as they navigate magical school hierarchies.

IT: Welcome to Derry

IT: Welcome to Derry

Andy Muschietti · Series · 2025

This story of misfit friends investigating ancient evils mirrors the way the characters in Hooky must rely on their collective strength to survive threats far beyond their youthful understanding.

Podcasts on the same thread

Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod · Podcast · 2026

If you enjoyed the way Hooky reinterprets magical archetypes and destiny, these deep dives into folklore will fascinate you by revealing the surprising, raw origins of classic legendary tales.

Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie

Audiochuck · Podcast · 2026

The thrill of unraveling a mystery in Crime Junkie mirrors the investigative persistence shown by the characters in Hooky as they search for the truth behind their own betrayal.

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