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
Kiki's Delivery Service meets Cressida Cowell in this "exciting and imaginative" (Kirkus) middle grade fantasy about a non-magical girl who discovers she does, indeed, have magic--and she must choose between two warring witch covens or she'll explode! Willa lives in the Wild, in a city...
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
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...
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...
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
Run, child of fire. I know you now, and you are marked.Kalvan Monroe is worried. Either he's losing it or he really did wake up with uncontrollable fire magic and accidentally summon a snarky talking fire hare. (Yes, that's right, a hare. Made of fire. That talks.) It's got to be a weird dream,...
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
Long, Matty
Paper Book
Fans of Dragons Love Tacos and Adventure Time will love this story of five unlikely heroes and their epic quest to save the Super Happy Magic Forest!A 2016 BCCB Blue Ribbon Award Winner and 2016 Booklist Editors' Choice! Welcome to the Super Happy Magic Forest, a super...
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...
Hedgehog's magic tricks
Paul, Ruth.
Paper Book
A gentle picture book demonstrates that sometimes a little help from friends is all the magic you need. Like many amateur magicians, Hedgehog finds that his tricks don't always proceed as planned. Mouse doesn't quite disappear, Rabbit (being larger than Hedgehog) is difficult 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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