Books like Il Codice del Drago

Il Codice del Drago by Elisabetta Dami reads as adventurous, whimsical. 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

77% genome match

Il mio nome è Stilton, Geronimo Stilton

Elisabetta Dami · 1999

Both explore friendship

62% genome match

The door in the dragon's throat

Frank E. Peretti · 1985

Both explore ancient mysteries & courage

60% genome match

The Monster's Ring

Bruce Coville · 1982

Both explore magic

61% genome match

Peter and the Shadow Thieves

Dave Barry · 2006

Both explore magic & friendship

76% genome match

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum

Both explore friendship & courage

71% genome match

The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks

Nancy McArthur · 1988

Same fantasy feel

60% genome match

Great-grandpa's in the Litter Box (The Zack Files)

Dan Greenburg · 1996

Both explore magic

59% genome match

Last Vampire

Willis Hall · 1982

Both explore friendship

58% genome match

The Lightning Thief

Rick Riordan

Both explore magic & friendship

67% genome match

Nicobobinus

Terry Jones · 1985

Both explore friendship & courage

72% genome match

Gremlins

George Gipe · 1984

Same fantasy feel

55% genome match