Books About Alchemy

The Best Alchemy Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about alchemy? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Alchemyst
The Sorceress
The Magician
The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Alchemy

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2007

The Alchemyst

By Michael Scott · Book #1 in the The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel series

An ancient alchemist's secrets threaten the world. Can two teens unlock their powers in time?

369 pages· 85,668 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 169,035 ratings
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Summary: Nicholas Flamel, the legendary alchemist, is alive and guarding the Book of Abraham the Mage, a tome of unimaginable power. When the sinister Dr. John Dee steals it, the world teeters on the brink of destruction. Teenagers Sophie and Josh Newman are thrust into a battle of magic and prophecy. They must harness their newfound abilities to prevent catastrophe. Will they master their powers in time to save humanity, or will Dee's dark ambitions prevail? Dive into a world where myths come alive and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2009

The Sorceress

Twins must master Water Magic to escape a city under dark control.

502 pages· 107,128 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 88,396 ratings
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Summary: Sophie and Josh face a dire challenge: trapped in a city controlled by the sinister John Dee, they must learn Water Magic to survive. With Perenelle imprisoned and Nicholas Flamel weakening, their only hope lies with the mad King Gilgamesh. Can they unlock the secrets of elemental magic before it's too late? The stakes are high, and the path is fraught with danger as they navigate a world of magic and mystery.
Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2008

The Magician

A magical race against time in Paris to stop a world-ending plot.

464 pages· 104,305 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 102,167 ratings
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Summary: In a world teetering on the edge of chaos, Nicholas Flamel and his allies, Sophie and Josh, must protect the missing pages of a powerful book. Pursued by the cunning Dr. John Dee and Niccolo Machiavelli, they flee to Paris. As danger closes in, Sophie must master Fire Magic from the enigmatic Comte de Saint-Germain. Can they outwit their enemies and save the world before time runs out?
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1928

The Trumpeter of Krakow

By Janina Domanska (Illustrator)

A boy must protect a powerful crystal from a ruthless Tartar chief.

Newbery Medal (1929)
208 pages· 58,852 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 7,943 ratings
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Summary: In medieval Krakow, young Joseph Charnetski is sworn to protect the mysterious Great Tarnov Crystal. As a Tartar chief hunts the jewel, Joseph and his family are ensnared in a web of alchemists, hypnotists, and dark forces. Can Joseph safeguard the crystal and the city from impending doom? The stakes are high, and danger lurks at every turn.
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