Books About Magical Worlds · 15 titles considered

The Best Magical Worlds Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about magical worlds? 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.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes
The Seeing Stone
Lucinda's Secret
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Magical Worlds

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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$2849
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1997

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

By J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Harry Potter series

A boy discovers his magical destiny at a mysterious school, facing friends and foes alike.

Nestlé Smarties Book Prize (1997)FCBG Children’s Book Award (1997)Birmingham Cable Children’s Book Award (1998)Young Telegraph Paperback of the Year (1998)Carnegie Medal (1998)British Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year (1997)Sheffield Children’s Book Award (1998)Whitaker’s Platinum Book Award (2001)BookTrust's 100 Best Books for Children (2013)ALA Notable Children's Books (1999)Publishers Weekly Best Books (1998)Parenting magazine Book of the Year Award (1998)ALA/YALSA Best Books for Young Adults (1999)School Library Journal Best Books of the Year (1998)
320 pages· 78,436 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 11,707,778 ratings
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The Wishing Spell
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$2374
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

The Wishing Spell

By Chris Colfer · Book #1 in the The Land of Stories series

Twins enter a magical realm of fairy tales, facing challenges to return home.

496 pages· 98,274 words· Est. 13.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 164,244 ratings
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Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

By Kwame Mbalia · Book #1 in the Tristan Strong series

A boy's quest to reclaim a stolen journal opens a portal to a world of gods and heroes. Can he save it before losing everything?

Coretta Scott King Award (2020)
482 pages· 99,429 words· Est. 14 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 10,936 ratings
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A Dream Come True
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2013

A Dream Come True

By Chloe Ryder · Princess Ponies series

Magic horseshoes vanish, threatening pony island. Can friendship save the day?

128 pages· 8,959 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 175 ratings
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Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls

By Liz Kessler, Sarah Gibb (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the Emily Windsnap series

A young girl discovers a mysterious ship and must navigate a magical world to rescue its passengers.

288 pages· 58,073 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,333 ratings
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Cuphead, Volume 2: Cartoon Chronicles & Calamities
Graphic Nov.
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Cuphead, Volume 2: Cartoon Chronicles & Calamities

By Zack Keller, Shawn Dickinson (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Cuphead series

Cuphead, Mugman, and Ms. Chalice face whimsical challenges in the magical Inkwell Isles.

72 pages· 1,855 words· Est. 21 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 311 ratings
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Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011

Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes

By Jonathan Auxier · Peter Nimble Adventure series

A blind orphan thief discovers magical eyes and embarks on a quest to save a hidden kingdom.

381 pages· 90,136 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 12,804 ratings
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Wildwood Imperium
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–+ · 2014

Wildwood Imperium

By Colin Meloy, Carson Ellis (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Wildwood Chronicles series

A séance awakens a spirit, orphans plan a rescue, and toy makers seek to revive a prince as Wildwood's fate teeters.

580 pages· 128,489 words· Est. 24 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,018 ratings
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The Seeing Stone
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2003

The Seeing Stone

By Tony DiTerlizzi (Author/Illustrator), Holly Black · Book #2 in the The Spiderwick Chronicles series

A group of siblings discover a magical world of fairies and other creatures while staying in a dilapidated old house

144 pages· 9,199 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 49,309 ratings
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Lucinda's Secret
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2003

Lucinda's Secret

By Tony DiTerlizzi (Author/Illustrator), Holly Black · Book #3 in the The Spiderwick Chronicles series

A group of siblings discover a magical world of fairies and other creatures living in secret all around them.

144 pages· 9,961 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 41,806 ratings
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Magical Worlds Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about magical worlds for developing and independent readers.

Mayhem on Mackinac Island
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$599

Mayhem on Mackinac Island

Ages 7–14 · 2000

A vacation turns bizarre when a tree swallows two travelers.

Dragon Riders of Roar
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Dragon Riders of Roar

Ages 8–12

Twins must navigate a magical world they accidentally brought to life, facing dragons and witches.

The Space Between
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$699

The Space Between

Ages 7–10 · 2013

Four girls find a magical world called Pixie Hollow and must navigate their adventures there.

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