Books About Magical Powers

The Best Magical Powers Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about magical 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 Shortlist

Our 5 Favorite Books About Magical Powers

Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow

By Jessica Townsend · Book #4 in the Nevermoor series

Morrigan faces a deadly mystery and her own dark secret in Nevermoor.

480 pages· 155,266 words· Est. 21.5 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 9,749 ratings
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Summary: In Nevermoor's Silver District, Morrigan Crow uncovers a family mystery entwined with a murder investigation. As she delves deeper, her growing Wundersmith powers and a hidden secret threaten her friendships. With shadowy forces rising, Morrigan must solve the mystery and confront her past before time runs out. Will she find the killer and reveal her true self, or will the secrets consume her?
Bo's Magical New Friend
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

Bo's Magical New Friend

A new unicorn named Sunny appears in Sparklegrove Forest and befriends a unicorn named Bo, who tries to help him discover his special power.

80 pages· 2,791 words· Est. 47 min read
4.3 Goodreads · 1,713 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Bo Tinseltail, a Wish Unicorn at Sparklegrove School, dreams of finding a best friend. When Sunny Huckleberry arrives, Bo wonders if her wish will be granted. But Sunny's unknown magical power adds a twist. Can Bo help Sunny discover his gift, and will it lead to the friendship she desires? Dive into this enchanting tale of magic and friendship.
The Scrivener's Bones
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

The Scrivener's Bones

Can Alcatraz survive the soul-stealing Librarians of Alexandria to save his grandfather?

340 pages· 58,343 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 19,468 ratings
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Summary: Alcatraz faces his greatest challenge yet as he ventures into the perilous Library of Alexandria. With his grandfather missing and a secret sect of soul-stealing Librarians lurking, Alcatraz and his quirky team must navigate danger and deception. Will they rescue Grandpa Smedry and escape the clutches of the sinister Scriveners? The stakes are high in this thrilling adventure where nothing is as it seems, and every page turns with unexpected twists. Dive into a world where libraries hold deadly secrets and heroes are anything but ordinary.
The Young Elites
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2014

The Young Elites

By Marie Lu · Book #1 in the The Young Elites series

A survivor of a deadly fever discovers dangerous powers and faces a secretive society's deadly game.

520 pages· 88,098 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 144,768 ratings
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Summary: Adelina Amouteru, marked by a deadly fever, discovers she possesses dangerous powers. Cast out by her family, she joins the Young Elites, a secret society of gifted survivors. As Teren Santoro hunts them down, Adelina must navigate alliances with Enzo Valenciano and the Dagger Society. But with darkness in her heart, can she trust anyone, or will her powers consume her? In a world where survival means choosing sides, Adelina's abilities could change everything—or destroy it all. Who will emerge victorious in this battle of power and vengeance?
How I Got My Shrunken Head
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996

How I Got My Shrunken Head

By R.L. Stine · Book #39 in the Goosebumps series

A shrunken head gift grants Mark a mysterious power.

119 pages· 20,691 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.5 Goodreads · 8,157 ratings
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Summary: Mark receives a wrinkled, green shrunken head from his aunt, eager to show it off at school. But when night falls, the head glows, and Mark discovers a strange power. What secrets does this eerie gift hold, and how will it change Mark's life? Dive into a world where the ordinary turns extraordinary, and nothing is as it seems.