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
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A taste of magic
Elle, J.
Paper Book
"An enchanting adventure that will leave readers hungry for more." - Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling author New York Times bestselling author J. Elle makes her middle grade debut in this magical new series about a Black girl who learns she's a...
A reluctant witch's guide to magic
Plozza, Shivaun
Paper Book
Willa is just an ordinary non-magical girl, living in the Wild - a city squished between two warring witch covens. She spends her days dodging wayward spells - from raining frogs to dancing chickens - all because of the witch war! No wonder she hates witches. But one day she's not...
The time of green magic
McKay, Hilary
Paper Book
From acclaimed author and Costa winner Hilary McKay comes The Time of Green Magic: a beautiful, spell-binding novel about new families, a magical old house and a mysterious cat . . .When Tom and Polly marry, blending their single parent families together, their children find it hard to relinquish...
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...
Melowy. 1, The test of magic
Powell, Cortney Faye
Paper Book
When flying unicorns called Melowies turn fourteen they go to school at Destino, a legendary castle hidden somewhere in the clouds. Here they develop their special power, which lies dormant in them until they finish school and discover their place in the world. What lies ahead for the impressive...
The magic fox
Harrison, Paula
Paper Book
It's up to the Secret Rescuers to outwit Sir Fitzroy and save a baby fox in this fourth book in the adorable Secret Rescuers series. Poppy loves spending time with a family of magic foxes, especially the little cub. Each of the foxes has three tails and can change color! ...
The magic misfits
Harris, Neil Patrick
Paper Book
A New York TimesĀ 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...
Super Happy Magic Forest and the humongous fungus
Long, Matty
Paper Book
A Super Happy Magic Forest chapter book packed with illustrations and plenty of humour-this is the perfect read for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants (6+).
Paddington and the magic trick
Bond, Michael.
Paper Book
Paddington Bear has delighted readers of all ages for almost 60 years! Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael Bond's classic character will charm beginning readers with his unique brand of magic. Paddington is delighted to discover that the Browns are throwing him a...

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