Magical Reads for Kids Who Love Harry Potter

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Harry Potter introduced a lot of kids to magic -- and reading! If your kids can't get enough of stories involving wands and spells, magic academies, magical creatures, and other realms, our list is here to help. These fantasy books have it all covered. We've handpicked some of the most imaginative, magical adventure stories and series out there for young readers (and older ones too). For more exciting adventures beyond everyday reality, check out our Science Fiction Books and Fantasy Books for Kids.

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Unicorn Academy book cover: Girl with brown hair and bright blue pants petting a white unicorn with a rainbow mane and tail

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Unicorn Academy Series

age 6+

Chapter books focus on friendship, adventure, unicorn magic.

Julie Sykes Fantasy (2019)

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Half Magic: Tales of Magic, Book 1

age 7+

Delightful, charming classic has adventure, humor, heart.

Edward Eager Fantasy (1999)

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A Tale of Highly Unusual Magic

age 8+

History, magic, foreign travel in exciting tween adventure.

Lisa Papademetriou Fantasy (2015)

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Black teen girl with magic wand and swirls of glitter

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A Taste of Magic

age 8+

Novice witch learns to control her magic in funny novel.

J. Elle Fantasy (2022)

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Adia Kelbara and the High Queen's Tomb book cover: Black girl wearing glasses holds lantern in a golden doorway

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Adia Kelbara and the High Queen's Tomb

age 8+

Girl saves kingdom in gripping, mildly violent Afrofantasy.

Isi Hendrix Fantasy (2025)

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Amari and the Despicable Wonders book cover: Black girl shoots lightning from palms; other kids stand behind her

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Amari and the Despicable Wonders: Supernatural Investigations, Book 3

age 8+

Girl loses powers, finds resilience in inspiring third book.

B.B. Alston Fantasy (2024)

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Dragons in a Bag, Book 1

age 8+

Exciting tale of New York kid's journey to magical world.

Zetta Elliott Fantasy (2018)

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The Book of Anansi book cover: Black girl with glowing arms holds books, chased by other kids

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The Book of Anansi: Nic Blake and the Remarkables, Book 2

age 8+

Mild violence in twisty, thrilling sequel about magic girl.

Angie Thomas Fantasy (2025)

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The Golden Frog Games book cover: Three tween witches in foreground, magical animals and trees surround them, maze fades in background

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The Golden Frog Games: Witchlings, Book 2

age 8+

Tween friendships tested in absorbing fantasy sequel.

Claribel A. Ortega Fantasy (2023)

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The Magic Misfits, Book 1

age 8+

Fast-paced, fun adventure about kid magician finding home.

Neil Patrick Harris Adventure (2017)

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Circus Mirandus

age 9+

A mesmerizing journey through a wonderful, magical world.

Cassie Beasley Fantasy (2015)

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Foxheart

age 9+

Girl and dog pal face riveting, intense fight to save magic.

Claire Legrand Fantasy (2016)

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Hooky: Volume 1 book cover: Two child witches wearing black on a blue background with the book title between them

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Hooky: Volume 1

age 9+

Magical hijinks and light peril in this fun, witchy webtoon.

Míriam Bonastre Tur Graphic Novel (2021)

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Keeper of the Lost Cities, Book 1 book cover: A girl and a boy with pale skin and blond hair cling to either side of an ornate lamp with a cloudy night sky as a backdrop

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Keeper of the Lost Cities, Book 1

age 9+

Fantasy adventure has positive messages and role models.

Shannon Messenger Fantasy (2012)

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Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

age 9+

First-rate, spellbinding story of misfit girl who's magic.

Jessica Townsend Fantasy (2017)

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Witchlings, Book 1

age 9+

Tweens band together in mysterious, magical fantasy.

Claribel A. Ortega Fantasy (2022)

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A Tale of Magic, Book 1

age 10+

Imaginative, lively tale launches Land of Stories prequels.

Chris Colfer Fantasy (2019)

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House of Elephants book cover: Three tween witches hold hands inside swirl of magic

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House of Elephants: Witchlings, Book 3

age 10+

Witchlings fight for justice in gripping magical mystery.

Claribel A. Ortega Fantasy (2024)

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Impossible Creatures book cover: Boy, griffin, and girl riding dragon

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Impossible Creatures: Impossible Creatures, Book 1

age 10+

Inspired narrative, world-building in luminous series debut.

Katherine Rundell Fantasy (2024)

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Scepter of Memories book cover: Tween witch holds crystal scepter flanked by two fellow witches riding on wolf-like creatures

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Scepter of Memories: Witchlings, Book 4

age 10+

Witchlings defend memory and stand up to oppression.

Claribel A. Ortega Fantasy (2025)

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