Books About Supernatural Abilities

The Best Supernatural Abilities Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about supernatural abilities? 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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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Supernatural Abilities

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

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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 Goodreads · 1,383,146 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 14–17 · 2016

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 2

By Koyoharu Gotouge · Book #2 in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series

A young man battles demons to save his sister and avenge his family.

192 pages· 4,301 words· Est. 32 min read

4.5 Goodreads · 34,847 ratings

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Summary: In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado's life is shattered when a demon massacres his family, leaving only his sister Nezuko, now a demon herself. Determined to restore her humanity and seek vengeance, Tanjiro embarks on a perilous journey. As he trains to become a Demon Slayer, he faces a monstrous adversary and uncovers a sinister mystery involving missing girls. Can Tanjiro master his skills and confront the evil that destroyed his world?

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$858

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Serafina and the Seven Stars

By Robert Beatty · Book #4 in the Serafina series

Serafina faces unseen terrors at Biltmore, questioning reality and her own heart.

352 pages· 71,452 words· Est. 10 hour read

4.4 Goodreads · 4,542 ratings

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Summary: Guardian Serafina senses danger lurking in the shadows of Biltmore Estate. With her friend Braeden away, she doubts her senses and the safety of her home. As she uncovers haunting mysteries, a shocking crime challenges her beliefs. Is Braeden truly gone, or is their bond unbreakable? Can Serafina protect those she loves when she can't trust her own heart? Dive into a world where nothing is as it seems, and every shadow hides a secret.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Keeper of the Lost Cities (Graphic Novel)

By Shannon Messenger, Celina Frenn (Adapter), Gabriella Chianello (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities The Graphic Novel series

A young telepath discovers a hidden world and her true identity.

352 pages· 20,752 words· Est. 4 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 7,537 ratings

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Summary: Twelve-year-old Sophie Foster has always felt out of place, burdened by her secret ability to read minds. When she meets Fitz, another telepath, her world turns upside down. Sophie learns she belongs to a different realm, forcing her to leave her family and embrace a new life filled with mystery and adventure. As she navigates this unfamiliar world, Sophie must uncover the truth about her past and her extraordinary powers. Will she find where she truly belongs, or will the secrets of her new life prove too overwhelming? Dive into this graphic novel adaptation of a beloved fantasy series.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2021

Another Kind

By Trevor Bream, Cait May (Author/Illustrator)

Six kids with unique powers must escape a mysterious Collector's grasp.

288 pages· 12,945 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.4 Goodreads · 2,289 ratings

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Summary: In a hidden facility, six kids with unusual abilities find safety until a breach forces them into the world. Pursued by the enigmatic Collector, they must unite to survive. Can they outsmart this powerful foe, or will they become part of his sinister collection? Their journey tests their powers and bonds, revealing unexpected twists at every turn.

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2023

Powerless

By Lauren Roberts · Book #1 in the The Powerless Trilogy series

An ordinary girl must survive deadly trials and a forbidden romance in a kingdom of elites.

523 pages· 165,741 words· Est. 15.5 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 1,109,260 ratings

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Summary: In the kingdom of Ilya, only the extraordinary thrive. Paedyn Gray, hiding her lack of powers, poses as a Psychic to survive. When she saves a prince, she's thrust into the deadly Purging Trials, where her secret could be exposed. As she navigates this perilous path, a forbidden romance with the prince complicates her fight for survival. Can Paedyn conceal her true nature, or will the trials and her heart betray her?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Scumble

By Ingrid Law · Book #2 in the Savvy series

A boy's newfound power causes chaos, threatening family secrets.

432 pages· 66,601 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 13,815 ratings

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Summary: As Ledge turns thirteen, he hopes for a power to run like the wind. Instead, his gift causes chaos, threatening to expose family secrets. With an outsider witnessing his mishaps, Ledge must learn to control his power and protect his family. Over a transformative summer, he discovers unexpected friendships and the true value of his abilities. Can Ledge scumble his savvy before it's too late?

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$1398

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2018

Alice

By Giulio Macaione, Giulia Adragna (Illustrator)

A girl navigates shared dreams, uncovering hidden secrets in her small town.

144 pages· 8,138 words· Est. 1 hour read

3.8 Goodreads · 1,258 ratings

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Summary: Alice can enter others' dreams, but sharing a room with her brother means sharing his dreams too. Back in Ohio, her best friend Jamie is her solace, yet their families' pasts hold mysteries. As Alice delves into the dream world, she uncovers secrets buried in their small town. What truths will she reveal, and how will they change her reality?

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2003

A Great and Terrible Beauty

By Libba Bray · Book #1 in the The Gemma Doyle Trilogy series

A girl with prophetic visions faces mystery and danger at a boarding school.

403 pages· 86,616 words· Est. 8 hour read

3.8 Goodreads · 226,436 ratings

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Summary: In 1895, Gemma Doyle, haunted by her mother's death and unsettling visions, is sent to a strict English boarding school. There, she encounters a mysterious man shadowing her and befriends influential girls dabbling in the spiritual realm. As Gemma navigates her new life, she must uncover the truth behind her visions and the secrets of the school's dark allure. What destiny awaits her, and what dangers lurk in the shadows of her newfound powers? The answers could change everything she knows about herself and the world around her.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2017

Escape Room

By Maren Stoffels · Underlined Paperbacks series

Teens trapped in an escape room must solve puzzles to survive a deadly game.

207 pages· 32,707 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

3.3 Goodreads · 9,918 ratings

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Summary: Alissa, Sky, Miles, and Mint enter an escape room for a night of fun, but the game turns sinister when the Game Master refuses to let them leave. With only 60 minutes to solve the puzzles, they must outwit their captor or face dire consequences. Can they escape before time runs out, or will the room become their prison? Tension mounts as each clue reveals more about the twisted mind behind the game. Will they uncover the truth in time, or is escape just an illusion?

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