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 NYT bestselling author J. Elle enchants with this story of a young Black witch who must save her magic school-now in paperback! ...
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...
One jar of magic
Haydu, Corey Ann
Paper Book
From the critically acclaimed author of Eventown comes a hopeful and empowering tale set in an enchanting world of magic and mysterious family secrets--perfect for fans of Anne Ursu, Rebecca Stead, and Wendy Mass. Magic is like a dream. Delightful. Terrifying. Unreal. ...
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...
Aster and the accidental magic
Pico, Thom
Paper Book
A fun, action-packed fantasy adventure about a girl, her dog, and magic gone wrong! Quiet . . . birds . . . nature. . . . That's what Aster expects when her parents move their whole family to the middle of nowhere. It's just her (status- super-bored), her mom and dad...
The revenge of magic
Riley, James
Paper Book
"This imaginative and exciting story feels like the start of something big. The brilliant premise unfolds into a thrilling first book that has me impatient for the next one." --Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fablehaven and Dragonwatch ...
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 discovers a book that introduces...
All the colors of magic
Zinck, Valija
Paper Book
"An exciting new voice among the world's storytellers." -- Cornelia FunkeA heartfelt, adventure-filled, and charming novel about a peculiar girl who embarks on a journey to find her father, the wizard.Penelope has always been different from other children. Her hair has been gray since she was...
Magic, madness, and mischief
McCullough, Kelly
Paper Book
From the author of School for Sidekicks comes a witty and thoughtful middle-grade fantasy about the bonds of family and the strength of true friendship. "Fans of Percy Jackson will be eager to hop into Kalvan's world." --The Bulletin ...
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
The fourth book in an exciting series for 7+ year olds, set in a world where amazing magical creatures. Filled with adventure, magic, secrets, friendship and animals in peril, this is the perfect book for junior readers.
The Magic Misfits
Harris, Neil Patrick
Paper Book
The first in a funny and magical new children's books series from Emmy award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris.  'I  read this book with excitement, delight, and the increasing suspicion that it was going to make me disappear.' Lemony...
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...
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...
Rocky Zang in the amazing Mr. Magic
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
Abracadabra! Kalamazoo! Rocky and Judy astound and amaze in the Greatest Backyard Magic Show on Earth! Rocky is perfecting the tricks for his magic show when Judy Moody offers to be his assistant. Rocky agrees, but it turns out that Judy -- or Stella the Spectacular as she...
Hedgehog's magic tricks
Paul, Ruth.
Paper Book
Hedgehog is performing magic tricks for his friends. But will they work? Hedgehog does magic tricks. He asks his friends Mouse, Rabbit, Duckling and Bushbaby to help, but the tricks just don't seem to work! An impossibly cute story about friendship. Gentle,...

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