Books for Kids - Books about Magic

Check out this list generated by our Youth Services Librarians for the Scotch Plains Public Library's annual summer reading challenge.


Updated May 4, 2023
Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium Scotch Plains Public Library
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The time of green magic
McKay, Hilary
Paper Book
Five starred reviews! "An instant classic." --The New York Times Book Review "Possibly the finest writer of our time." --Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity From award-winning author Hilary...
The revenge of magic
Riley, James
Ebook
A tale of magic...
Colfer, Chris
Paper Book
This #1 New York Times bestseller is the first book in a new series set in Chris Colfer's Land of Stories universe, perfect for both new and longtime fans! When Brystal Evergreen stumbles across a secret section of the library, she...
The magic misfits
Harris, Neil Patrick
Paper Book
A New York Times and USA Today bestseller! From award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris comes the magical first book in a series with plenty of tricks up its sleeve. When street magician Carter runs away, he never expects to find friends and magic...
Noodle magic
Thong, Roseanne
Paper Book
Everyone has the magic within! Grandpa Tu is famous for his special noodles, and as the emperor's birthday approaches, he teaches his granddaughter, Mei, the family trade. Mei struggles to find the magic needed to make noodles. Ultimately, she finds the magic--and the ability to...
Root magic
Royce, Eden
Paper Book
"A poignant, necessary entry into the children's literary canon, Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book!" --Justina Ireland, New York...

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