Books About Magical Quests

The Best Magical Quests Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about magical quests? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Magical Quests

The Burning Maze
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

The Burning Maze

A fallen god must navigate a deadly maze to stop ancient emperors from destroying a demigod camp.

448 pages· 92,255 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 122,265 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Apollo, now a mortal teen named Lester, must restore darkened Oracles to reclaim his godhood. With no powers and guided by Meg, a daughter of Demeter, he faces a prophecy of doom. As Roman emperors threaten Camp Jupiter, Lester and Meg journey through a perilous Labyrinth in the American Southwest, seeking an elusive Oracle. Their only hope lies with a satyr guide, but can they unravel the word puzzles in time to avert disaster?
Equinus the Spirit Horse
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$750
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Equinus the Spirit Horse

A spirit horse steals life forces. Can Tom save his father from eternal ghosthood?

118 pages· 10,167 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 517 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In the Forbidden Land, Equinus the Spirit Horse roams, draining life from creatures. Young Tom faces a perilous quest: retrieve a powerful amulet fragment from the spectral beast. With his father's spirit at stake, Tom must outmaneuver Equinus's deadly hooves. Will he succeed, or will his father remain a ghost forever?
Murk the Swamp Man
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

Murk the Swamp Man

Tom battles chaos and a deadly assassin in a crumbling land.

119 pages· 8,980 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 254 ratings
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Summary: In the crumbling land of Kayonia, young hero Tom faces a dire challenge. Wizard Velmal's dark magic spreads decay, and Tom must confront Murk the Swamp Man and a lethal assassin. Can Tom and his ally Elenna overcome these threats and restore peace? As chaos reigns, the stakes have never been higher. Will they succeed, or will Velmal's evil triumph? Dive into this thrilling adventure where every decision could mean life or death.