Fantasy books about Magic
10 books in the fantasy genre that explore magic, drawn from the US-school assigned-reading canon. Each links to its reading level, grade range, and the curricula that cite it.
10 fantasy books about magic
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Amari and the Night BrothersB. B. Alston
Keeper of the Lost CitiesShannon Messenger
Mary PoppinsPamela L. Travers
Peter and the StarcatchersDave Barry
The Christmas of the Reddle MoonJ. Patrick Lewis
The Forbidden LibraryDjango Wexler
The LiftersDave Eggers
The Sword of SummerRick Riordan
The Wishing SpellChris Colfer
Word EaterMary Amato
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Frequently asked questions
What fantasy books are about magic?
10 fantasy books that explore magic appear across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
What reading level are these fantasy magic books?
Reading levels vary across these 10 titles, assigned across grades 2 through 8. See each book's page for its grade range and Lexile measure.
How many fantasy books about magic are on the list?
This page lists 10 fantasy titles about magic, ordered alphabetically. The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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