Books About Wizards · 242 titles considered

The Best Wizards Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about wizards? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Wizards

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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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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

Rise of the Earth Dragon

By Tracey West, Graham Howells (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Dragon Masters series

A young boy is taken from his home to become a Dragon Master for the king

96 pages· 5,987 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 8,255 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1986

Howl's Moving Castle

By Diana Wynne Jones · Howl's Castle series

A spell turns Sophie into an old woman. Her only hope lies in a moving castle and a mysterious wizard.

429 pages· 75,611 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 466,468 ratings

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$858

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2007

Skulduggery Pleasant

By Derek Landy · Book #1 in the Skulduggery Pleasant series

A girl and a skeleton sorcerer must stop evil forces threatening the world.

384 pages· 68,048 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 74,145 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1990

Dealing with Dragons

By Patricia C. Wrede · Book #1 in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles series

A rebellious princess seeks adventure with a powerful dragon, facing magical dangers and unexpected allies.

208 pages· 50,352 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 95,077 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

The Lost Stone

By Jordan Quinn, Robert McPhillips (Illustrator) · The Kingdom of Wrenly series

A young prince disguises himself as a commoner to attend school and make friends, but his adventure takes a turn when he and his friend embark on a quest to find the queen's lost emerald

128 pages· 4,480 words· Est. 50 min read

5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,559 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1968

A Wizard of Earthsea

By Ursula K. Le Guin · Earthsea Cycle series

A young sorcerer's quest to undo a shadow he unleashed threatens the balance of Earthsea.

251 pages· 61,443 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 372,836 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1938

The Sword in the Stone

By T.H. White · Book #1 in the The Once and Future King series

A young boy's destiny unfolds as he learns magic and chivalry to claim a legendary sword.

288 pages· 77,832 words· Est. 7 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 28,949 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2005

Magyk

By Angie Sage, Mark Zug (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Septimus Heap series

A wizard apprentice's mysterious disappearance sparks a quest filled with magic and secrets.

564 pages· 109,430 words· Est. 10 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 126,004 ratings

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Ella and Owen 1: The Cave of Aaaaah! Doom!

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

Ella and Owen 1: The Cave of Aaaaah! Doom!

By Jaden Kent, Iryna Bodnaruk (Illustrator) · Ella and Owen series

Twin dragons seek a wizard to cure a fiery cold, facing unexpected dangers.

112 pages· 4,732 words· Est. 53 min read

3.7/5 Goodreads · 230 ratings

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Wizards Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about wizards for preschool and elementary-age readers.

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Christmas at Hogwarts

Ages 4–8 · 2024

Experience Harry's first magical Christmas at Hogwarts, filled with wonder and surprises.

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The Robber Hotzenplotz

Ages 5–9 · 1962

Two friends chase a cunning robber and his magical ally. Can they outsmart him?

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Superworm

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A hero worm is captured by a villainous lizard. Can his friends save him?

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Ta-Da!

Ages 3–5 · 2018

Two storytellers clash over chaos and magic, discovering the power of collaboration.

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$1600

The Magic Hat

Ages 4–7

A magic hat transforms townsfolk into animals, but a wizard's arrival changes everything.

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Elbert's Bad Word

Ages 4–7 · 1988

A child utters a bad word, sparking a quest for a clever solution.

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Be a Good Dragon

Ages 4–7 · 2018

A dragon's sneezes ignite chaos. Can magic cure his fiery cold?

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The Word Pirates

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Pirates devour words from books. Can the Word Wizard's pen save stories from vanishing forever?

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Bloom of the Flower Dragon

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A young boy and his dragon must work together to stop a werewolf from terrorizing a village

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Goblin Magic

Ages 5–9 · 2022

A young goblin's mission challenges trust and history's fate.

The Story Orchestra Musical Puzzle: Swan Lake

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The Story Orchestra Musical Puzzle: Swan Lake

Ages 5–9 · 2019

A prince must break a sorcerer's curse to reunite with his swan princess.

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Styx: The Lurking Terror

Ages 7–9 · 2022

Can Tom and Elenna defeat the swamp-dwelling beast and rescue the lost adventurers from the Netherworld?

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Wizards Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about wizards for developing and independent readers.

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Ages 9–12 · 2000

A magical tournament tests courage and friendship.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Ages 9–12 · 1998

A warning, a diary, and petrified students. Is Harry the heir of Slytherin?

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Shine of the Silver Dragon

Ages 6–8 · 2018

A group of young Dragon Masters must stop a powerful wizard from stealing a magical key that could give him control over a legendary dragon

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Flight of the Moon Dragon

Ages 7–9 · 2016

A group of young dragon masters must work together to save the prime Dragon Stone, which is dying and threatening to sever their connections with their dragons