Book Series · 5 Books

Young Wizards Books

In order from So You Want to Be a Wizard to A Wizard Alone.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$958

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1983

So You Want to Be a Wizard

By Diane Duane

A library book leads to a magical battle against a deadly power.

386 pages· 66,777 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Summary: Nita Callahan, bullied and unhappy, discovers a library book that offers her a chance to become a wizard. Teaming up with fellow trainee Kit Rodriguez, she must confront the Lone Power, the creator of death, in a perilous alternate New York. As they navigate this dangerous world, Nita and Kit must master their wizarding skills to survive and thwart the Lone Power's sinister plans. Will they succeed in their mission and save the world from darkness?

In reading order

Young Wizards Series

5 books · Published 1983–2002

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$958

So You Want to Be a Wizard

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1983

A library book leads to a magical battle against a deadly power.

Sale price

$1994

Deep Wizardry

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1985

Two young wizards transform into whales to battle a sinister force beneath the sea.

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$1498

A Wizard Abroad

Chapter Book · 1993

A young wizard faces mythical creatures in a magical Ireland.

The Wizard's Dilemma

Chapter Book · 2001

A desperate deal with a dark force may cost more than Nita can bear.

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$1899

A Wizard Alone

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2002

A young wizard vanishes on his first mission. Can Kit find him before a dark force does?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Young Wizards series?

There are 5 books in the Young Wizards series. It began with So You Want to Be a Wizard in 1983, and the newest book, A Wizard Alone, was published in 2002.