The Best Magical Artifacts Books for Kids

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2014

Gathering Darkness

By Morgan Rhodes · Book #3 in the Falling Kingdoms series

Royals and rebels race to claim four crystals of god-like power as war spreads.

432 pages· 106,777 words· Est. 12 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 28,937 ratings

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Summary: Alliances shift across Mytica and beyond as royals and rebels hunt for the Kindred, four elemental crystals that grant god-like power. Magnus and Cleo are forced together by a life-or-death choice that will bind their fates and could change the course of the kingdom forever.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2011

The Warlock

By Michael Scott · Book #5 in the The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series

A divided prophecy, a looming battle. Can Sophie reunite with her twin to save the world from ruin?

380 pages· 82,380 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 62,713 ratings

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Summary: In a world teetering on the brink of destruction, Sophie Newman must find her twin, Josh, who has allied with dark forces. As San Francisco faces chaos and allies are trapped in another realm, the stakes are higher than ever. Will Sophie reunite with Josh and prevent the end, or will betrayal seal their fate? Dive into a tale of magic, mystery, and the ultimate battle between good and evil in the fifth installment of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1965

The Black Cauldron

By Lloyd Alexander · Book #2 in the The Chronicles of Prydain series

A dark army rises. Can a young pig-keeper destroy the cauldron fueling it?

Newbery Honor (1966)

182 pages· 47,149 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 68,039 ratings

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Summary: In Prydain, darkness looms as Arawn's army threatens all. Taran, an eager Assistant Pig-Keeper, embarks on a perilous quest to destroy the Black Cauldron, the source of the enemy's power. Joined by loyal companions, Taran faces a journey fraught with danger and the promise of glory. But as the stakes rise, he must confront the true cost of war and the sacrifices it demands. Will Taran's courage be enough to save Prydain, or will the cauldron's dark magic prevail?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

The Mystery

By Sean Williams · Book #3 in the Troubletwisters series

Twins face a mysterious threat as The Evil targets a hidden secret in a castle.

304 pages· 78,652 words· Est. 11 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 535 ratings

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Summary: Twins Jack and Jaide Shield are thrust into a perilous quest when a mysterious death at Rourke Castle reveals a hidden secret. As The Evil closes in, the siblings must harness their growing powers to uncover what lies within the castle's walls. With danger lurking at every turn, can they outsmart the dark forces and protect the Ward? The stakes are high, and the twins' courage will be tested like never before. What is the secret The Evil so desperately seeks, and will the twins find it in time?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

The House on Hoarder Hill

By Mikki Lish, Kelly Ngai · Book #2 in the House on Hoarder Hill series

A magical tournament and a living map lead to an underground treasure hunt.

304 pages· 56,797 words· Est. 8 hour read

3.8 Goodreads · 170 ratings

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Summary: Hedy and Spencer uncover the Fantastikhana, a secret magical tournament beneath their grandfather's house. Guided by a living map tattooed on Hedy's skin, they embark on a thrilling treasure hunt. What secrets lie deeper underground, and can they trust the enigmatic magicians of the Sleight? The adventure promises danger and discovery at every turn.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Punycorn and the Princess of Thieves

By Andi Watson · Book #2 in the Punycorn series

A clumsy unicorn and friends face deceptive foes in a whimsical quest.

208 pages· 8,701 words· Est. 1 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 50 ratings

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Summary: Punycorn, the clumsiest unicorn, embarks on a heroic quest with a fireless dragon and a grandiose dung beetle. As they battle a dimwitted warlord and their own insecurities, they uncover hidden truths and unexpected allies. Can this unlikely trio save their friend and prove that true heroism comes in unexpected forms? Discover a world where friendship and laughter conquer all.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2025

Magic at the Mansion

By Susie Yi · Cat & Cat Adventures series

Two cats race to save friends and a magical orb from a mysterious auction.

96 pages· 3,088 words· Est. 46 min read

4.3 Goodreads · 166 ratings

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Summary: In a thrilling quest, cats Squash and Ginny must find the second orb of the Staff of Knowledge to prevent chaos between worlds. Their friends, Fern and Lotus, are missing, and a magical wand leads them to a mysterious mansion. There, they face a shocking discovery: their friends and the orb are set to be auctioned off. Can they outsmart the bidders and rescue their friends, or will they lose everything forever? Dive into this adventure where friendship and courage are tested at every turn.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2024

The Staff of Knowledge

By Susie Yi · Book #4 in the Cat & Cat Adventures series

Lost orbs threaten chaos; a team must retrieve them before mysterious forces do.

96 pages· 2,819 words· Est. 42 min read

4.3 Goodreads · 407 ratings

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Summary: Squash and Ginny embark on a mission to retrieve the Staff of Knowledge from the Human World. But a snack mishap scatters powerful orbs across the realm. With time running out, they must gather the orbs before dark forces seize them. Can they restore balance, or will chaos reign?

The Best Magical Artifacts Books for Kids

Our 8 Favorite Books About Magical Artifacts

Gathering Darkness

The Warlock

The Black Cauldron

The Mystery

The House on Hoarder Hill

Punycorn and the Princess of Thieves

Magic at the Mansion

The Staff of Knowledge

Great books for ages 7–10, every month.