Books About Hidden Powers · 13 titles considered

The Best Hidden Powers Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about hidden 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 Twelve
Silver on the Tree
The Sisters of Luna Island
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

The Curse of the King

By Peter Lerangis, Torstein Norstrand (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Seven Wonders series

Unlock ancient secrets to stop a world-ending curse.

320 pages· 54,830 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,878 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Prince Warriors and the Swords of Rhema

Warriors face their ultimate enemy with newfound swords in a battle against unthinkable evil.

312 pages· 64,213 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,380 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2007

Peter and the Secret of Rundoon

Peter and Molly face a sinister king and shadowy foe in a race to save the world.

496 pages· 91,700 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 23,553 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012

Masters of Spinjitzu

Can four heroes retrieve ancient weapons and defeat a dark lord?

32 pages· 1,290 words· Est. 15 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 666 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Twelve

By Cindy Lin · Book #1 in the The Twelve series

A girl with hidden powers must confront a fearsome Dragonlord to save her sister.

384 pages· 81,382 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 616 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1975

The Grey King

A boy must awaken ancient forces to battle darkness in Wales.

Newbery Medal (1976)
224 pages· 56,039 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 40,543 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2023

Nightbane

By Alex Aster · Book #2 in the Lightlark series

A leader's heart battles betrayal as secrets threaten her realms.

432 pages· 114,666 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 202,862 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1977

Silver on the Tree

The Light's champions face the Dark's final rise. Can they prevail?

368 pages· 86,277 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 36,416 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

The Sisters of Luna Island

A girl must break a curse to save her sisters or risk losing them forever.

336 pages· 66,077 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 123 ratings
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Calling All Master Builders!
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8

Calling All Master Builders!

A humble builder discovers he is the key to stopping a tyrant's plan to freeze the world in place.

573 words· Est. 10 min read
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Fae and the Moon

Ages 8–12 · 2023

A girl steals the Moon, awakening monsters. Can she save the world from darkness?

Time Chasers

Ages 8–12 · 2023

Time-traveling interns race to save a lost father and their own futures.

The Lightning Path

Ages 8–12 · 2024

A fugitive seeks to clear his name while a hidden killer threatens the Bamboo Kingdom.

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