Books About Merlin

The Best Merlin Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about merlin? 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.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Merlin

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

The Inquisitor's Mark

By Dianne K. Salerni · Book #2 in the Eighth Day series

A boy's long-lost uncle appears, and his family may be more dangerous than his enemies.

352 pages· 71,453 words· Est. 10 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 1,511 ratings

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Summary: After a battle in Mexico, Jax, Riley and Evangeline are in hiding from rogue Transitioners and Kin lords who want Riley, a descendant of King Arthur, and Evangeline, a wizard of Merlin's bloodline. When a stranger named Finn Ambrose claims to be Jax's uncle and takes his best friend Billy hostage, Jax slips off to New York City alone. There he learns he comes from the Dulacs, a corrupt Transitioner clan who will stop at nothing to get Riley and Evangeline.

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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2006

The Eternal Flame

By T. A. Barron · Book #3 in the The Great Tree of Avalon series

A vengeful dragon marches to conquer the land, and only three unlikely heroes stand in his way.

348 pages· 95,602 words· Est. 9 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 3,348 ratings

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Summary: The Great Tree of Avalon saga reaches its end as the warlord Rhita Gawr, now a vengeful dragon bent on conquest, leads his army across Avalon. Standing against him are three unlikely heroes, Tamwyn, Elli and Scree, who must stop him before the world they love is destroyed.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

One True King

By Soman Chainani · Book #6 in the The School for Good and Evil series

Two rivals vie for Camelot's crown in a deadly tournament. Who will prevail?

616 pages· 136,653 words· Est. 15 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 21,224 ratings

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Summary: In the final chapter of the School for Good and Evil series, Sophie and Agatha face their ultimate challenge. Camelot's crown is contested, and the fate of the Endless Woods hangs in the balance. With Excalibur back in the stone, only a brutal Tournament of Kings can decide the true ruler. Three trials, three answers, and a race against time. Who will emerge victorious, and who will lose everything? The stakes are life and death, and the future is uncertain. Prepare for the End of Ends.

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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Wizardology

By Master Merlin, Dugald A. Steer (Editor) · Book #3 in the Ologies series

A long-lost guide promises to teach the arcane arts, and hides a secret code.

32 pages

4.1 Goodreads · 4,396 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Presented as a text by Merlin himself, rediscovered centuries after he wrote it, this lavish novelty book guides apprentices through the arts of wizardry: tools, spells, magical creatures and famous wizards. Flaps, booklets and hidden symbols fill its pages, and readers who find the symbols can decode a secret message. Part of the Ologies series that began with Dragonology.

Tomorrow's Magic

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1987

Tomorrow's Magic

By Pamela F. Service

In a frozen land after nuclear war, a young wizard helps a returned king rebuild.

191 pages

4.1 Goodreads · 483 ratings

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Summary: Five hundred years after the Devastation destroyed modern civilization, the young Merlin and two friends have brought King Arthur back to a Britain in the grip of nuclear winter. Together they struggle to build a new and better society while Morgan Le Fay plots against them. Sequel to Winter of Magic's Return.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2008

Merlin's Dragon

By T. A. Barron · Book #6 in the Merlin series

A small winged creature who doesn't know what he is uncovers a plot against a great wizard.

305 pages

4.0 Goodreads · 1,803 ratings

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Summary: In the new world of Avalon, a lizard-like creature with the wings of a bat and the power to produce any smell he meets is born, yet Basil can find no one like himself. After he saves the life of Merlin's child and uncovers a secret plot by the evil Rhita Gawr, Basil races across Avalon with the wind sister Ailah to warn the wizard in time.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018

Knights vs. Dinosaurs

By Matt Phelan · Book #1 in the Knights vs. series

Four knights are transported to a strange land filled with prehistoric creatures and must work together to survive and find a way back home

176 pages· 12,087 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

5.0/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 895 ratings

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Summary: The Knights of the Round Table, bored in a peaceful realm, are thrust into a thrilling quest by Merlin. Their new challenge? Dinosaurs! As they navigate this prehistoric world, the knights must use their courage and wit to survive. Will they conquer these fearsome creatures, or will the dinosaurs prove too formidable? Dive into a tale of epic battles, unexpected secrets, and knightly humor, where every page bursts with action and surprises. Perfect for young adventurers and fans of daring escapades.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1996

The Lost Years

Book #1 in the Merlin series

A nameless boy seeks identity and destiny in a magical land's peril.

326 pages· 82,982 words· Est. 9 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 20,986 ratings

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Summary: A boy with no memory washes ashore in ancient Wales, embarking on a quest for identity on the mystical isle of Fincayra. As he uncovers his past, he discovers his fate is tied to the land's survival. Guided by Fincayra's inhabitants, he must confront a blight threatening this enchanted realm. Will he rise to become the legendary wizard Merlin, or will the darkness consume them all? Dive into a world where destiny and magic intertwine, and a young boy's journey could change everything.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990

Young Merlin

By Robert D. San Souci, Daniel Horne (Illustrator)

A mysterious boy with strange powers grows up to become a legendary wizard.

32 pages

3.9 Goodreads · 104 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: A picture-book retelling of the Arthurian legends of Merlin's boyhood, following the young enchanter from his mysterious birth to the powers and prophecies that would one day make him a legendary wizard.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Stealing the Sword

By Wendy Mass, Oriol Vidal (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Time Jumpers series

Two kids time-travel to King Arthur's castle to save the king from danger. Can they return home safely?

96 pages· 6,252 words· Est. 1 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 543 ratings

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Summary: Chase and Ava stumble upon a mysterious suitcase, catapulting them back to King Arthur's castle. With the help of Merlin, they uncover the true power of a dragon-headed doorknob. Tasked with saving the king from a lurking threat, they must navigate medieval challenges and outsmart a villain. Will they succeed and find their way back home, or remain trapped in the past? This thrilling adventure tests their courage and quick thinking, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

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