Books About Faeries

The Best Faeries Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about faeries? 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 Cruel Prince
The Queen of Nothing
The Wicked King
The Piper's Promise
The Shortlist

Our 9 Favorite Books About Faeries

A Court of Thorns and Roses
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Chapter Book · Ages 15–18 · 2015

A Court of Thorns and Roses

By Sarah J. Maas · Book #1 in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series

A huntress faces a deadly faerie world and a growing dark threat.

419 pages· 129,432 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,492,968 ratings
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Summary: Nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf, triggering a chain of events that drags her into a perilous faerie realm. Captured by the enigmatic Tamlin, her icy hostility melts into passion. But as an ancient evil looms, Feyre must confront her deepest fears to save Tamlin and his world. Can she unravel the truth before darkness consumes everything?
The Cruel Prince
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$2184
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2018

The Cruel Prince

By Holly Black · The Folk of the Air series

A mortal girl defies a cruel faerie prince to survive court intrigues and looming war.

373 pages· 106,837 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,836,845 ratings
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Summary: Jude, a mortal girl, is thrust into the perilous High Court of Faerie after her parents' murder. Desperate to belong, she must outwit the fey who despise her, especially the cruel Prince Cardan. As she navigates deadly court politics, Jude discovers her own dark potential. With civil war on the horizon, she must forge a risky alliance to protect her sisters and the realm. Can Jude survive the treacherous games of power and deception?
The Queen of Nothing
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2019

The Queen of Nothing

By Holly Black · The Folk of the Air series

An exiled queen must choose between power and humanity as a curse threatens her world.

308 pages· 83,664 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,025,645 ratings
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Summary: Jude, the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, faces a perilous choice between ambition and humanity. Betrayed by King Cardan, she seeks to reclaim her power. When her twin sister Taryn's life is endangered, Jude must navigate the treacherous Faerie Court and confront her feelings for Cardan. As war looms and a powerful curse awakens, Jude is drawn into a web of bloody politics. Can she save her sister and her realm, or will her ambitions lead to ruin? The fate of Elfhame hangs in the balance as Jude battles her inner demons and external threats.
The Wicked King
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2019

The Wicked King

By Holly Black · The Folk of the Air series

A mortal must outwit a treacherous king and uncover a traitor to protect her brother in a perilous faerie realm.

322 pages· 85,545 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,137,714 ratings
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Summary: Jude, a mortal in a dangerous faerie world, has bound the wicked king, Cardan, to her will to protect her brother, Oak. As political alliances shift, Cardan's defiance and fascination with Jude complicate her plans. When betrayal looms from within her circle, Jude must navigate her tangled emotions and uncover the traitor to maintain her grip on power and safeguard those she loves. Can she outmaneuver the treacherous faerie court and keep her brother safe?
The Ironwood Tree
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2004

The Ironwood Tree

By Tony DiTerlizzi (Author/Illustrator), Holly Black · Book #4 in the The Spiderwick Chronicles series

Goblins and elves target the Grace kids for a mysterious guide. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late?

144 pages· 9,524 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 42,936 ratings
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Summary: The Grace children face a new threat as goblins kidnap Simon and elves target Jared, all seeking Spiderwick's Guide. With the guide missing, Jared is impersonated at school, and Mallory vanishes. As a mysterious force poisons the land, clues lead to a quarry where dwarves and a power-hungry creature plot. Can the siblings unravel the mystery and save their world?
The Field Guide
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2003

The Field Guide

By Tony DiTerlizzi (Author/Illustrator), Holly Black · Book #1 in the The Spiderwick Chronicles series

A family moves into a new home and discovers a mysterious presence in the walls.

144 pages· 9,962 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 95,049 ratings
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Summary: In a creaky old mansion, the Grace siblings—Jared, Simon, and Mallory—uncover a mysterious field guide that unveils a hidden faerie realm. As they delve deeper, they realize this magical world is fraught with danger. The faeries, determined to keep their existence secret, will stop at nothing to silence the children. With their lives intertwined with the secrets of the faerie world, the Grace children must navigate this perilous adventure. Will they manage to share their incredible story, or will the faeries succeed in keeping their world hidden forever?
The Revenge of the Shadow King
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2006

The Revenge of the Shadow King

By Derek Benz, J. S. Lewis · Book #1 in the Grey Griffins series

Four friends must stop card game creatures from destroying their town.

384 pages· 95,737 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 5,301 ratings
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Summary: Max and his friends, the Grey Griffins, discover their card game creatures are real and threatening their Minnesota town. As goblins and fairies emerge, can they save their world?
The Nixie's Song
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2007

The Nixie's Song

By Tony DiTerlizzi (Author/Illustrator), Holly Black · Book #6 in the The Spiderwick Chronicles series

A boy and his siblings must stop rampaging giants before Florida is destroyed.

208 pages· 16,178 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 12,880 ratings
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Summary: In the sweltering Florida sun, eleven-year-old Nicholas Vargas faces more than just family upheaval. When a lake expedition reveals a nixie with a fiery giant problem, Nick, his stepsister Laurie, and brother Julian must act fast. Can they prevent the giants from turning Florida into ashes, or will their world be consumed by chaos? Adventure and danger await as they race against time to save their home.
The Piper's Promise
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2023

The Piper's Promise

By Leah Cypess · Sisters Ever After series

A sister seeks the truth to save Hamelin's children and her brother's name.

304 pages· 56,367 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 235 ratings
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Summary: Clare's brother, the infamous Pied Piper, has led Hamelin's children away. Determined to uncover the truth, Clare teams up with Anna, the mayor's daughter, to venture into the perilous Faerie Realms. As they navigate faerie traps and evade the sinister Rat Prince, Clare must decide who to trust and what secrets to reveal. Can she rescue the children and redeem her brother, or will betrayal be her only path to success?
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