Books About Dark Magic

The Best Dark Magic Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about dark magic? 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 2 Favorite Books About Dark Magic

Six Crimson Cranes
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2021

Six Crimson Cranes

A princess must break a curse to save her brothers and her kingdom from a dark conspiracy.

454 pages
4.2 Goodreads · 110,257 ratings
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Summary: Princess Shiori'anma's forbidden magic spirals out of control, leading to her brothers' transformation into cranes and her own exile. Voiceless and alone, she must unravel a conspiracy threatening the throne. With a paper bird, a dragon, and an unexpected ally, Shiori faces a perilous journey. Can she embrace her magic and save her family before it's too late?
The Ember Stone
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

The Ember Stone

By Katrina Charman, Jeremy Norton (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Last Firehawk series

A young owl named Tag dreams of becoming an Owl of Valor and protecting his forest from the evil vulture Thorn, who is using dark magic to destroy Perodia.

96 pages· 6,026 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 2,056 ratings
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Summary: In the magical land of Perodia, darkness looms as Thorn, a vulture wielding dark magic, threatens its peace. Tag, a small owl with big dreams of heroism, teams up with his squirrel friend Skyla and the last firehawk. Together, they discover a mysterious stone that might hold the key to defeating Thorn. Can this unlikely trio save their world from destruction? Dive into this thrilling adventure where courage and friendship are the only hope against a spreading evil.