Books About Ancient Powers

The Best Ancient Powers Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about ancient powers? 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 Shortlist

Our 5 Favorite Books About Ancient Powers

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–14 · 2019

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

By Akira Himekawa · Book #7 in the The Legend Of Zelda Twilight Princess series

A hero battles darkness to reclaim a lost power and save two realms.

168 pages· 3,665 words· Est. 28 min read
4.5 Goodreads · 1,610 ratings
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Summary: Link faces a dire quest to save the realms of Light and Twilight. With Midna missing and his power waning, he must confront his dark alter ego and unravel the mystery of a haunting warrior. Can Link reclaim the Master Sword and thwart the evil seeking to dominate both worlds? The fate of Hyrule hangs in the balance as Link's courage and heroism are tested like never before.
Dark Fire
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Dark Fire

By Chris d'Lacey · Book #5 in the The Last Dragon Chronicles series

A girl must rescue her father and face the return of dragons.

567 pages· 90,159 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 8,922 ratings
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Summary: In a world where dragons have re-emerged, young Alexa embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her father, David, lost in the Arctic. As she ventures into the icy unknown, she discovers that her mission holds the key to a greater mystery—the return of dragons to Earth. Can Alexa navigate this magical upheaval and save her father, or will the dragons' resurgence change everything? Dive into a tale of courage and mythical wonders in this gripping installment of the Last Dragon Chronicles.
The Dark Is Rising
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1973

The Dark Is Rising

By Susan Cooper · Book #2 in the The Dark Is Rising Sequence series

A boy must find magical Signs to stop the Dark's rise.

Newbery Honor (1974)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1973)
320 pages· 80,693 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 61,638 ratings
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Summary: On his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton learns he's the last of the Old Ones, tasked with stopping the Dark's rise. As omens unfold, he must find six magical Signs before evil's agent, a dark rider, catches him. With the world at stake, Will's journey is filled with wonder and peril. Can he gather the Signs in time to aid the Light in the ultimate battle?
Leven Thumps and the Wrath of Ezra
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2008

Leven Thumps and the Wrath of Ezra

Book #4 in the Leven Thumps series

Leven faces his greatest challenge yet as he battles to protect the imaginations and dreams of mankind. With the fate of human creativity hanging in the balance, can he overcome the obstacles that threaten to erase dreams forever? Dive into a world where imagination is the ultimate power, and every choice could mean the difference between hope and despair.

400 pages· 86,745 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 9,883 ratings
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Summary: Leven faces his greatest challenge yet as he battles to protect the imaginations and dreams of mankind. With the fate of human creativity hanging in the balance, can he overcome the obstacles that threaten to erase dreams forever? Dive into a world where imagination is the ultimate power, and every choice could mean the difference between hope and despair.
Rise of the Shadowfire
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Rise of the Shadowfire

By Jaimal Yogis, Vivian Truong (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the City of Dragons series

A relic holds the power to control dragons. Can Grace stop Daijiang before Paris falls?

224 pages· 6,262 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 1,174 ratings
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Summary: Grace is whisked away to the Dragon King's lair, where she learns of a relic that could enslave dragons. With her growing powers, she must race to Paris to thwart Daijiang's sinister plan. But as allies reveal hidden motives and a fearsome dragon looms, Grace faces a challenge that could change everything. Can she trust her team, or will betrayal lead to disaster?
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