Books like How to Twist a Dragon's Tale

How to Twist a Dragon's Tale by Cressida Cowell reads as humorous, adventurous. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons

Cressida Cowell · 2007

Both explore courage & friendship

87% genome match

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

Terry Pratchett

Both explore friendship

63% genome match

Calling on dragons

Patricia C. Wrede · 1993

Both explore dragons & friendship

77% genome match

Nicobobinus

Terry Jones · 1985

Both explore friendship & courage

76% genome match

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

J.K. Rowling · 1999

Both explore friendship

71% genome match

Matilda

Roald Dahl · 1988

Both explore courage

56% genome match

Top Secret

John Reynolds Gardiner · 1984

Both explore self-discovery & friendship

75% genome match

Runaway Ralph

Beverly Cleary · 1970

Both explore friendship & courage

70% genome match

Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer

Michael Ende · 1960

Both explore friendship & courage

72% genome match

The Enchanted Wood

Enid Blyton · 1939

Both explore friendship

70% genome match

Ozma of Oz

L. Frank Baum · 1907

Both explore friendship & courage

70% genome match

Edgedancer

Brandon Sanderson

Both explore friendship

70% genome match