It's that time of year where I look at a gift list, see Harry Potter is listed, and look for an alternative. Any suggestions?
Audience:
A five-year-old girl who likes Harry Potter so I'm looking for something that's straight juvenile, not YA.
Ideally, I'd like something published within the past 10 years. I know there are great classics but there must be good new stuff also? Not just fantasy but something with similar elements (boarding school, orphan, etc).