Books About Enchanted Places

The Best Enchanted Places Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about enchanted places? 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 Last Unicorn
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 1968

The Last Unicorn

By Peter S. Beagle · The Last Unicorn series

A unicorn's quest to find her kind leads to a battle against extinction.

320 pages· 68,034 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 126,854 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In a world where unicorns are thought to be myths, one unicorn leaves her enchanted forest to find others like her. Accompanied by the clumsy magician Schmendrick and the spirited Molly Grue, she embarks on a journey filled with the bittersweet lessons of life and love. Her quest leads to a desolate king's castle, where she must confront a fearsome creature threatening her species' survival. Will she succeed in her mission, or will her kind vanish forever? Discover a tale of courage, friendship, and the enduring magic of hope.
Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1979

The Neverending Story

By Michael Ende, Ralph Manheim (Translator)

A boy discovers a book that pulls him into a magical world he must save.

396 pages· 111,803 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 226,516 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Bastian stumbles upon a mysterious book that transports him to Fantastica, a realm teetering on the brink of destruction. As he becomes part of the story, Bastian must navigate a world filled with dragons, giants, and monsters. The fate of this enchanted land rests on his shoulders, but can he save it without losing himself forever? Dive into a tale where reality and imagination blur, and one boy's courage could change everything.
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2006

Wildwood Dancing

By Juliet Marillier · Book #1 in the Wildwood series

A hidden portal, a dangerous love, and a cousin's dark motives threaten Jena's world.

407 pages· 111,868 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 32,984 ratings
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Summary: In the Transylvanian woods, Jena and her sisters secretly visit the magical Other Kingdom. When their father falls ill, cousin Cezar arrives, casting a shadow over their enchanted nights. As Jena's sister falls for a perilous creature, Jena must confront Cezar's tightening grip. With her home and the Other Kingdom at risk, Jena faces trials of trust and love. Can she protect everything she holds dear?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Tuesdays at the Castle

A castle changes, a kingdom in peril, a princess must save it.

256 pages· 50,090 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 23,849 ratings
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Summary: Princess Celie loves Tuesdays when Castle Glower magically transforms, adding new rooms and secrets. But when her parents, the king and queen, vanish after an ambush, Celie must use her unique knowledge of the castle's shifting halls to protect her home and rescue her family. Can she navigate the castle's mysteries and save the kingdom before it's too late?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

Winterhouse

By Ben Guterson, Chloe Bristol (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Winterhouse series

An orphan unravels a hotel's magical secrets, risking everything to break its curse.

370 pages· 76,175 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 13,244 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Orphaned Elizabeth Somers is sent to the mysterious Winterhouse Hotel, where she uncovers a magical book of puzzles. As she delves deeper, she learns of her unique connection to the hotel and its dark secrets. With the fate of Winterhouse and her newfound friends at stake, Elizabeth must solve the mystery and break the curse. But will her discoveries come at too high a cost? Adventure and intrigue await in this enchanting tale of magic and mystery.
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