Books About Ancient Magic · 3 titles considered

The Best Ancient Magic Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about ancient magic? 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.

Moon Rising (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
The Grey King
Silver on the Tree
The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Ancient Magic

Moon Rising (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Moon Rising (Graphic Novel)

By Tui T. Sutherland, Mike Holmes (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the Wings of Fire (The Graphic Novel) series

A young dragon must choose: hide her powers or save her friends from a hidden threat.

224 pages· 20,947 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 6,810 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
The Grey King
Sale price
$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1975

The Grey King

By Susan Cooper · Book #4 in the The Dark Is Rising Sequence series

A boy must awaken ancient forces to battle darkness in Wales.

Newbery Medal (1976)
224 pages· 56,039 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 40,543 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Silver on the Tree
Sale price
$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1977

Silver on the Tree

By Susan Cooper · Book #5 in the The Dark Is Rising Sequence series

The Light's champions face the Dark's final rise. Can they prevail?

368 pages· 86,277 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 36,416 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
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