Books About Powers · 330 titles considered

The Best Powers Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1988

Matilda

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

A young girl discovers she has telekinetic powers and uses them to defend herself against her cruel parents and the evil headmistress of her school.

FCBG Children’s Book Award (1989)Odyssey Honor (2014)

240 pages· 40,056 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

7.0/7 Bookroo·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,143,402 ratings

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Summary: Matilda is a brilliant young girl misunderstood by her neglectful parents. At school, she encounters the fearsome Miss Trunchbull, a headmistress who despises children. When Matilda discovers she possesses extraordinary abilities, she sees a chance to stand up against the oppressive Trunchbull. Can Matilda outsmart the tyrant and bring justice to her school? With courage and wit, she might just change everything.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2014

El Deafo

By Cece Bell

A girl discovers her hearing aid grants her unexpected powers at a new school. Can she find friendship amidst her newfound abilities?

Newbery Honor (2015)Cybils Award (2014)Odyssey Award (2024)

233 pages· 16,807 words· Est. 3 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 91,973 ratings

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Summary: Cece faces the daunting challenge of starting a new school with a conspicuous hearing aid. Feeling isolated, she discovers her Phonic Ear lets her hear her teacher anywhere in the school, turning her into El Deafo, a superhero with a unique power. But with great power comes the struggle of feeling different and alone. Can Cece use her abilities to find true friendship, or will her superpower keep her isolated? Dive into this heartfelt journey of self-discovery and empathy, where being different might just be the key to finding connection.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18

Renegades

By Marissa Meyer · Book #1 in the Renegades series

A vengeful girl infiltrates a hero syndicate, risking everything for justice and betrayal.

576 pages· 149,698 words· Est. 14 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 170,012 ratings

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Summary: In a world where prodigies maintain order, Nova seeks revenge against the Renegades, the heroes who symbolize hope. Her mission is clear until she meets Adrian, a Renegade who believes in justice—and in her. As Nova's loyalties are tested, she must decide between vengeance and the possibility of a new path. Will her allegiance to the villains lead to the downfall of both her and Adrian, or can she find a way to reconcile her past with a future she never imagined? The stakes are high, and the lines between hero and villain blur.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015

Nimona (Graphic Novel)

By ND Stevenson

A shapeshifter and villain challenge the kingdom's heroes, but hidden powers threaten chaos.

266 pages· 10,484 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 192,345 ratings

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Summary: Nimona, a daring shapeshifter, teams up with villain Lord Ballister Blackheart to expose the kingdom's so-called heroes. As their antics spiral into chaos, Blackheart discovers Nimona's powers are as enigmatic as her past. Can they reveal the truth without unleashing something far more dangerous? Dive into a world of dragons, science, and unexpected alliances where nothing is as it seems.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

The Adventures of Captain Underpants

By Dav Pilkey · Book #1 in the Captain Underpants series

Two fourth-grade pranksters hypnotize their principal and accidentally turn him into a superhero.

144 pages· 6,198 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 60,608 ratings

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Summary: George and Harold, mischievous fourth graders, accidentally turn their principal into Captain Underpants, a superhero from their comics. Chaos ensues as they confront the villainous Dr. Diaper and his robot minions. Can they save the day and restore normalcy before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2012

Shadow and Bone

By Leigh Bardugo · Book #1 in the The Shadow and Bone Trilogy series

A soldier's hidden magic could save or doom her war-torn world.

358 pages· 81,309 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,144,684 ratings

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Summary: Alina Starkov, an orphaned soldier, discovers a hidden power during a perilous journey across the Shadow Fold, a monster-infested darkness. Thrust into the opulent world of the Grisha, she must master her magic under the watchful eye of the enigmatic Darkling. As threats to the kingdom rise, Alina's past reveals secrets that could endanger everything she holds dear. Can she harness her gift to save her nation, or will it lead to its destruction? Enter Ravka, where science and superstition blur, and nothing is as it seems.

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2010

I Am Number Four

By Pittacus Lore · Book #1 in the Lorien Legacies series

Aliens hide on Earth, hunted one by one. Number Four is next.

440 pages· 102,062 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 354,495 ratings

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Summary: Nine alien teens live secretly on Earth, each with extraordinary powers. Three have been hunted down and killed. Number Four must evade capture or face the same fate. As danger closes in, will he find a way to fight back, or will he be the next to fall? The clock is ticking, and survival means staying one step ahead of a relentless enemy. Dive into a world where the hunted must become the hunter to survive.

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2011

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

By Ransom Riggs · Book #1 in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series

A mysterious island hides peculiar children with dangerous secrets. Are they still alive?

369 pages· 85,212 words· Est. 8 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,376,730 ratings

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Summary: After a family tragedy, Jacob journeys to a remote island, uncovering the eerie ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he delves deeper, he discovers these children were not just peculiar—they were dangerous. Trapped in time, their existence defies nature. Are they still alive, and what secrets do they hold? This spine-tingling adventure, woven with haunting photographs, invites you to explore a world where reality and fantasy blur. Can Jacob unravel the mystery before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2013

Flora & Ulysses

By Kate DiCamillo, K. G. Campbell (Illustrator), K. G. Campbell (Illustrator)

A young girl befriends a squirrel who has been transformed by a vacuum cleaner and may have superpowers.

Newbery Medal (2014)The E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2014)

256 pages· 32,781 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 54,107 ratings

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Summary: Flora Belle Buckman, a comic-loving cynic, rescues a squirrel from a vacuum accident. To her surprise, Ulysses, the squirrel, gains superpowers, including flight and strength. As they navigate these unexpected changes, Flora learns about hope and the power of a big heart. What adventures await this unlikely duo, and how will their bond transform them both?

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2021

Zeus, God of Thunder

By A.I. Newton, Anjan Sarkar (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Little Olympians series

A young god named Zeus enrolls in a school for gods to learn how to control his powers and become a true god

112 pages· 5,699 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 73 ratings

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Summary: Zeus's lightning is out of control, causing chaos at home. Sent to Camp Eureka, he must learn to harness his powers alongside fellow young gods. With strong rivals like Apollo and Ares, and allies like Athena and Hermes, Zeus faces challenges that test his abilities and friendships. Can he overcome his fears and master his powers, or will his lightning continue to wreak havoc? Discover the trials and triumphs of a young god learning to control his destiny.

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