Books About Healers And Healing

The Best Healers And Healing Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about healers and healing? 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.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Healers And Healing

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2020

Echo Mountain

By Lauren Wolk

In the wilderness, Ellie seeks healing secrets to save her comatose father.

368 pages· 78,125 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

5.8/7 Bookroo·4.3/5 Goodreads · 11,475 ratings

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Summary: During the Great Depression, Ellie’s family retreats to Echo Mountain after losing everything. When a tragic accident leaves her father in a coma, Ellie is unjustly blamed. Determined to save him, she ventures to find a mysterious healer known as 'the hag.' As Ellie climbs the mountain, she uncovers hidden stories and a chance for redemption. Will she find the cure her father needs, or will the mountain's secrets change her path forever? Discover resilience and self-discovery in this tale of healing and hope.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Ivy

By Katherine Coville, Celia Kaspar (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Ivy series

A contest for tidiness clashes with magical chaos at Ivy's grandmother's cottage.

144 pages· 15,601 words· Est. 2 hour read

5.5/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 537 ratings

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Summary: Ivy's grandmother, a healer for magical creatures, faces pressure from Broomsweep to tidy her garden for a kingdom-wide contest. As Ivy helps, unexpected arrivals—a griffin, a sick dragon, and pixies—turn the cottage into a whirlwind of chaos. Can Ivy balance the town's demands with the enchanting disorder that brightens her world?

Graphic Nov.

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$2374

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Girl & the Galdurian

By Tim Probert · Book #1 in the Lightfall series

Two friends embark on a quest to find a missing wizard and save their world from eternal darkness.

247 pages· 6,290 words· Est. 1 hour read

6.0/7 Bookroo·4.4/5 Goodreads · 15,423 ratings

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Summary: In the heart of Irpa, Bea and Cad, an unlikely duo, must find the missing Pig Wizard to save their world from eternal darkness. Bea, the wizard's granddaughter, and Cad, a Galdurian seeking his lost people, discover only a mysterious note and the Jar of Endless Flame at the wizard's home. As shadows threaten to engulf their world, they journey across Irpa, facing unknown dangers. Can they uncover the truth and prevent the last sunrise, or will darkness prevail? Their quest tests courage and friendship in a race against time.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Revenge of Magic

By James Riley · The Revenge of Magic series

Children wield magic from ancient books to stop mysterious attacks.

416 pages· 77,048 words· Est. 10.5 hour read

5.5/7 Bookroo·4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,556 ratings

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Summary: Fort Fitzgerald's world shatters when a creature attacks, taking his father. Invited to a secretive school, Fort must master magic from ancient books. As secrets unravel, Fort faces suspicion and haunting visions. Can he uncover the truth before more attacks threaten everything?

Graphic Nov.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Shadow of the Bird

By Tim Probert · Book #2 in the Lightfall series

A mythic bird threatens a world; two heroes must choose between truth and salvation.

256 pages· 6,922 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 8,287 ratings

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Summary: In the magical world of Irpa, Bea and Cad face a dire prophecy: the mythic bird Kest threatens to extinguish all light. Seeking wisdom from a water spirit, they uncover more questions than answers. As time runs out, they must decide between stopping Kest or uncovering deeper truths. Will they save their world or unravel its mysteries?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

The Chosen One

By James Riley · The Revenge of Magic series

A final battle looms as Fort races to stop a prophecy and save humanity from ancient magic.

480 pages· 90,205 words· Est. 12.5 hour read

4.5/5 Goodreads · 750 ratings

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Summary: Fort Fitzgerald faces a world where magic threatens humanity's future. Reunited with his father, Fort must thwart Damian, who believes he's destined to save the world by summoning the Old Ones. With visions clouding his mind and the dragon dictionary's power elusive, Fort, alongside Jia and Rachel, must navigate a web of secrets and lies. Can they trust old allies and foes to uncover the truth behind the prophecy? As ancient legends and magic collide, the stakes are nothing less than the survival of humanity itself.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Last Dragon

By James Riley · The Revenge of Magic series

Nightmares reveal a dragon's secret. Can Fort stop an ancient evil before it's too late?

372 pages· 71,680 words· Est. 10 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,303 ratings

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Summary: Fort Fitzgerald is haunted by dreams of an ancient evil demanding the last dragon's location. At Oppenheimer School, his new roommate Gabriel holds secrets that could change everything. As Fort and his friends, Cyrus, Jia, and Rachel, delve deeper, they must uncover the truth before the Old Ones return. But when the enemy offers Fort something irresistible, will he betray his mission? The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking in this thrilling adventure of magic and mystery.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

Her Story

By Tomie dePaola · Strega Nona series

Discover how a young witch's journey begins on a stormy night, leading to unexpected apprenticeships.

32 pages· 1,635 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud

4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,183 ratings

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Summary: On a stormy night, a young witch named Nona is born, destined to become the wise Strega Nona. As she grows, her magical journey unfolds, culminating in the fateful decision to mentor the clumsy Big Anthony. What challenges and adventures await as she shapes her legacy? This enchanting prequel reveals the origins of a beloved sorceress, filled with warmth and whimsy. Will Nona's wisdom be enough to guide her through the trials of magic and mentorship? Dive into a tale where every spell and misstep leads to a future of wonder.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

What the Moon Saw

By Laura Resau

A girl discovers her roots in a mystical Mexican village, challenging her identity.

Americas Honor (2006)

272 pages

4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,123 ratings

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Summary: Clara Luna's summer in Mexico with grandparents she's never met reveals a world unlike her own. In the village of Yucuyoo, where a spirit waterfall whispers and a young goatherder named Pedro offers guidance, Clara uncovers secrets of her heritage. As she delves deeper into her family's past, Clara must confront what these revelations mean for her identity. Will she find clarity in the echoes of her ancestors, or will the mysteries of Yucuyoo redefine her path? Embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural connection in this enchanting tale.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2018

Tempests and Slaughter

By Tamora Pierce · Book #1 in the The Numair Chronicles series

A young mage's loyalty is tested as friendships and ambitions threaten a kingdom's future.

465 pages· 130,704 words· Est. 14.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 18,700 ratings

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Summary: Arram Draper, a gifted young mage at the Imperial University of Carthak, faces a future filled with potential and peril. As he navigates his studies, his bond with friends Varice and Ozorne deepens, but so do the stakes. With Ozorne's eyes on the throne and Varice's heart drawing closer, Arram must confront where his true loyalties lie. In a world where magic and ambition collide, can Arram protect those he loves without losing himself? Discover the untold origins of Numair Salmalín in this gripping fantasy adventure where a kingdom's fate hangs in the balance.

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