The Best Changelings Books for Kids

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1996

The Moorchild

By Eloise McGraw

A changeling girl must confront her past to right a wrong and find her place between two worlds.

Newbery Honor (1997)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1996)Golden Kite Award (1997)

241 pages· 55,728 words· Est. 6 hour read

5.5/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 7,658 ratings

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Summary: Saaski, a changeling caught between two worlds, is shunned by villagers and haunted by memories of her moorfolk origins. As she uncovers the truth about her past, she faces a heart-wrenching choice: remain with the human family she loves or return their stolen child. Her journey to restore balance leads her back to the dangerous realm that once cast her out. Will Saaski find the courage to bridge the gap between her dual identities and bring peace to those she cherishes? Discover a tale of identity, belonging, and the power of redemption.

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$858

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2011

13 Secrets

By Michelle Harrison · Book #3 in the 13 Treasures Trilogy series

Fairy messengers haunt Rowan, threatening her secret quest. Can Tanya uncover the truth before it's too late?

432 pages· 91,390 words· Est. 10 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,464 ratings

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Summary: Rowan is haunted by persistent fairy messengers at Elvesden Manor, struggling to escape her past. When Tanya visits for the summer, she senses Rowan's odd behavior and vows to uncover her secret. As Rowan embarks on a perilous quest, her allies mysteriously vanish, each disappearance echoing the Thirteen Treasures. With time slipping away, Tanya must unravel the mystery to save Rowan from being consumed by her past. Dive into a dark, enchanting world where secrets and danger intertwine in the thrilling conclusion of the 13 Treasures Trilogy.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2015

The Boy Who Lost Fairyland

By Catherynne M. Valente · Book #4 in the Fairyland series

A troll becomes a human boy in Chicago, facing a magical identity crisis.

235 pages· 70,119 words· Est. 8 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,921 ratings

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Summary: Hawthorn, a young troll, is whisked away from Fairyland to become a human boy in Chicago. Struggling with his dual nature, he navigates a world filled with both wonder and cruelty. As he learns about human kindness and unkindness, Hawthorn must reconcile his troll origins with his new life. Will he find a way back to Fairyland, or is his fate sealed in this strange, magical city? Discover a tale where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and every page is a feast for the imagination.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2009

13 Treasures

By Michelle Harrison · Book #1 in the 13 Treasures Trilogy series

A girl sees evil fairies and uncovers a deadly mystery in a haunted forest.

357 pages· 74,065 words· Est. 8 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 11,898 ratings

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Summary: Tanya sees fairies, but they're not the friendly kind. Sent to her grandmother's eerie Elvesden Manor, she must avoid the deadly Hangman's Wood. Fifty years ago, a girl vanished there, and Tanya's curiosity might lead her to the same fate. As she delves into the mystery, the fairy realm's dark allure threatens to pull her in forever. Can she uncover the truth before it's too late, or will she become another lost soul in the woods? Only the color red offers protection in this haunting tale of fantasy and danger.

Graphic Nov.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Estranged

By Ethan M. Aldridge · Estranged series

Two boys swapped at birth must unite to save their worlds from a sorceress's reign.

224 pages· 10,660 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,630 ratings

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Summary: Edmund, a changeling hiding his fae powers, and the Childe, a human in a fae world, were swapped at birth. When the sorceress Hawthorne seizes power, they must embark on a perilous quest to save both realms. Can they overcome their differences and find where they truly belong?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997

The Capture

Animorphs series

Trapped in enemy control, Jake's silent scream for help goes unheard.

160 pages

4.0/5 Goodreads · 8,547 ratings

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Summary: Jake and his friends infiltrate the Yeerks' base, but a momentary slip changes everything. Now, trapped in a nightmare, Jake's mind is enslaved, and his friends can't see the truth. As he battles silently against the enemy within, can Jake find a way to break free before it's too late? The stakes are high, and the enemy is closer than ever.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2013

The Whatnot

By Stefan Bachmann · Book #2 in the The Peculiar series

In a world where faeries are hunted, a boy's kindness sparks a dangerous adventure.

432 pages

3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,008 ratings

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Summary: In steam-powered Victorian London, twelve-year-old Pikey Thomas, missing an eye and family, aids an injured faery. This act of bravery thrusts him into a world where faeries are outlawed and war looms. As Pikey navigates this perilous landscape, changeling Bartholomew Kettle searches for his lost sister, Hettie. With human armies preparing for conflict, Pikey's small gesture could alter the fate of both worlds. Will he find allies in this dark, imaginative realm, or will the looming war consume them all? Discover the epic journey where courage and hope defy a world on the brink.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Shadow Hand

By Kat Shepherd, Rayanne Vieira (Illustrator) · Babysitting Nightmares series

Babysitting turns eerie when a storm reveals a sinister secret.

208 pages· 30,861 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 184 ratings

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Summary: Rebecca Chin's babysitting gig takes a terrifying turn when a storm hits, leaving her in a house filled with eerie occurrences. With the help of her friends Tanya, Clio, and Maggie, she uncovers a chilling truth: a sinister force has swapped the baby with a changeling. To rescue him, they must brave the Nightmare Realm. Can they outwit the paranormal villain and save the day? Dive into this spine-tingling adventure where friendship and courage are the keys to unraveling a supernatural mystery.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2019

Guest

By Mary Downing Hahn

A girl ventures into perilous lands to rescue her brother from sinister sprites.

240 pages· 40,957 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

3.7/5 Goodreads · 2,574 ratings

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Summary: Mollie's baby brother is taken by the mysterious Kinde Folke, leaving a changeling in his place. Determined to rescue him, Mollie embarks on a treacherous journey through eerie lands. Facing magical and natural obstacles, her reckless nature adds to the danger. Will she outwit the sprites and bring her brother home? This tale of courage and mystery is filled with unexpected twists, challenging Mollie at every turn. Dive into a world where nothing is as it seems, and the stakes are as high as the journey is perilous.

The Accidental Afterlife of Thomas Marsden

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

The Accidental Afterlife of Thomas Marsden

By Emma Trevayne

A boy finds his own grave, uncovering a world of faeries and secrets.

272 pages· 51,829 words· Est. 7 hour read

3.4/5 Goodreads · 808 ratings

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Summary: Twelve-year-old Thomas Marsden stumbles upon a grave containing a boy identical to him. This eerie discovery propels him into a hidden world of faeries and fortune-tellers in London. As he unravels the mystery of his origins, Thomas learns that his fate is entwined with magical beings desperate for his help. Can he unlock the secrets of his past and save the faeries trapped in the city? Dive into a tale where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the line between reality and magic blurs.

The Best Changelings Books for Kids

Our 10 Favorite Books About Changelings

The Moorchild

13 Secrets

The Boy Who Lost Fairyland

13 Treasures

Estranged

The Capture

The Whatnot

The Shadow Hand

Guest

The Accidental Afterlife of Thomas Marsden

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