Books About Portals

The Best Portals Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about portals? 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 Portals

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2022

Barb and the Ghost Blade

By Dan Abdo (Author/Illustrator), Jason Patterson (Author/Illustrator), Dan & Jason · Book #2 in the Barb the Last Berzerker series

A young warrior and her yeti friend must save their land from an evil sorcerer.

256 pages· 6,020 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 377 ratings

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Summary: Barb, a young Berzerker, faces her greatest challenge: rescuing her fellow warriors from the clutches of the evil Witch Head. With her trusty yeti friend, Porkchop, and a motley crew of unlikely allies, Barb must infiltrate the monster capital, Maug Horn. Their mission is to find Franny Fire Fingers and the Wise Wizards, the only hope against Witch Head's dark power. As Barb confronts dangers beyond her imagination, she discovers that her true strength lies within her heart. Can she harness this power in time to save Bailiwick?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Beneath the Swirling Sky

By Carolyn Leiloglou, Vivienne To (Illustrator) · The Restorationists series

A boy must rescue his sister from a painting and uncover family secrets.

304 pages· 52,218 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 1,189 ratings

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Summary: Vincent's spring break takes a surreal turn when his sister Lili vanishes into a famous painting. Discovering his family's secret role as The Restorationists, Vincent must navigate a world where art is alive. With his cousin Georgia, he faces hidden truths and dangerous foes to save Lili. Can Vincent embrace his unexpected destiny and protect the art world from evil? Adventure and peril await beyond every canvas in this thrilling fantasy.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Lost Lullaby

By Jason Segel, Kirsten Miller, Karl Kwasny (Illustrator) · Nightmares! series

Trapped in a nightmare, Charlie faces eerie black sheep and sinister twins threatening sweet dreams.

352 pages· 61,383 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 1,615 ratings

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Summary: Charlie Laird thought his nightmare battles were over, but now he's trapped in someone else's dream, surrounded by creepy black sheep. Suspecting the mischievous twins Ick and Ink, Charlie must uncover their sinister plans before nightmares consume everyone. With Ink lurking at Cypress Creek Elementary, the stakes are high, and time is running out. Can Charlie and his friends stop the woolly nightmares and restore peace to their dreams, or will darkness prevail? Dive into a world where fears come alive, and nothing is as it seems.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

The Great Big Boom

By Judd Winick · Book #3 in the Hilo series

A boy and his friends try to rescue a girl who got sucked into a portal.

197 pages· 6,312 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.5 Goodreads · 2,290 ratings

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Summary: Hilo, an extraordinary space boy, and his friends DJ and Gina face a thrilling challenge when Gina is pulled into a mysterious portal. Determined to rescue her, Hilo and DJ embark on a daring adventure filled with danger, unexpected surprises, and powerful magic. As they battle villains and navigate bizarre obstacles, the stakes rise: can they save Gina and return to Earth before the portal closes forever? With friendship and courage at the core, this tale promises excitement and heart-pounding twists. Will Gina ultimately be the hero they need?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

The Chestnut King

By N.D. Wilson · Book #3 in the The 100 Cupboards series

A boy must stop a witch threatening all worlds, risking everything he loves.

512 pages· 115,688 words· Est. 16 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 5,791 ratings

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Summary: Henry's discovery of magical cupboards leads to a grave mistake: releasing the witch Nimiane, who seeks to drain life from connected worlds. To stop her, Henry must find the elusive Chestnut King. But the path to saving everyone he loves demands a heart-wrenching decision. Can he muster the courage to face the ultimate sacrifice and defeat the witch? As the fate of multiple worlds hangs in the balance, Henry's journey becomes a race against time, filled with danger and the weight of an irreversible choice. Will he succeed, or will darkness prevail?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2013

Carnivora the Winged Scavenger

By Adam Blade · Book #6 in the Beast Quest: The Lost World series

A winged killer threatens the frozen north. Can Tom save Tavania from destruction?

121 pages· 9,153 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 201 ratings

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Summary: In the frozen north, Tom faces a deadly challenge: Carnivora, the Winged Scavenger, stalks the night. With Tavania's fate hanging in the balance, Tom must unite its people against Malvel's dark forces. Failure means the land's destruction and losing his way back to Avantia forever. Can Tom overcome the odds and save both worlds?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Realm of the Blue Mist

By Amy Kim Kibuishi · Book #1 in the the Rema Chronicles series

A girl seeks the truth about her father's death in a magical world under threat.

272 pages· 9,030 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 1,988 ratings

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Summary: Tabby Simon's quest to uncover her father's mysterious death leads her to Rema, a magical realm besieged by a resource-hungry planet. There, she meets Philip, a blue-haired boy with secrets of his own, who vows to help her return home. As Tabby delves deeper into Rema's mysteries, she uncovers a destiny far beyond her wildest dreams. Can she unravel the truth and find her place in this enchanting yet perilous world?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Dandelion Fire

The 100 Cupboards series

A boy discovers magical portals and must battle a witch-queen to uncover his true origins.

480 pages· 107,276 words· Est. 15 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 7,881 ratings

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Summary: Henry finds 100 cupboard doors leading to other worlds behind his bedroom wall. As he seeks the truth about his origins, he gains a powerful magic that draws dangerous attention. Pursued by wizards and faeren, Henry must confront Nimiane, the witch-queen, in a battle that could change everything. What secrets will he uncover, and can he survive the witch's dark forces?

The Revenge of the Shadow King

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2006

The Revenge of the Shadow King

By Derek Benz, J. S. Lewis · Book #1 in the Grey Griffins series

Four friends must stop card game creatures from destroying their town.

384 pages· 95,737 words· Est. 10.5 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 5,315 ratings

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Summary: Max and his friends, the Grey Griffins, discover their card game creatures are real and threatening their Minnesota town. As goblins and fairies emerge, can they save their world?

Georgie Summers and the Scribes of Scatterplot

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–13 · 2025

Georgie Summers and the Scribes of Scatterplot

By Isaac Rudansky · Book #1 in the Georgie Summers series

A boy must write a story to save humanity in a world where fiction is forbidden.

400 pages

4.0 Goodreads · 1 ratings

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Summary: Twelve-year-old Georgie Summers' life turns upside down when his father is kidnapped by a mysterious stranger. To rescue him, Georgie and his friends enter Scatterplot, a hidden realm where Scribes protect human memories. As a dark force threatens to erase these memories, Georgie must unlock a hidden power and navigate a world of thieves, forbidden markets, and nightmare creatures. Can he save his father and preserve the truth before it's too late? Dive into a thrilling adventure where storytelling holds the key to humanity's survival.

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