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 Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
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Rise of the Shadowfire
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The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Ancient Powers

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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
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,560 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.
Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1973

The Dark Is Rising

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

Newbery Honor (1974)
320 pages· 80,693 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 61,453 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?
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2008

Leven Thumps and the Wrath of Ezra

Book #4 in the Leven Thumps series

No book description provided.

400 pages· 86,745 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 9,871 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.
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
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,074 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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