5th grade books about Magic
16 books commonly assigned to 5th grade students explore magic— every title’s grade range covers 5th grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
What this list holds: All 16 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 5th grade, first published between 1934 and 2025. The most widely cited at this grade is Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston (7 lists). Themes these books most often share besides magic: family (4), friendship (4), courage (3), characters in literature (2).
16 5th grade books about magic
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Amari and the Night Brothers
B. B. AlstonCited in 7 curricula across 7 states, taught from grade 4 to 7. Also covers family and courage.
Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy
Angie ThomasCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade 3 to 7. Also covers family, identity and adventure.
The Witching Wind
Natalie LloydCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade 3 to 6. Also covers courage and family.
Just a Pinch of Magic
Alechia DowCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 4 to 8. Also covers friendship and family.
Keeper of the Lost Cities
Shannon MessengerCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 4 to 8. Also covers identity and friendship.
Mary Poppins
Pamela L. TraversCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 4 to 6. Also covers translations into thai, translations from english and magic in fiction.
Peter and the Starcatchers
Dave BarryCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers characters in literature, humorous stories and pirates.
The Christmas of the Reddle Moon
J. Patrick LewisCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 5. Also covers christmas and santa claus.
The Forbidden Library
Django WexlerCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 2 to 8. Also covers libraries, fairies and cats.
The Headless Cupid
Zilpha Keatley SnyderCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 4 to 8. Also covers family life, stepfamilies and haunted houses.
The Lifters
Dave EggersCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers detective and mystery stories, underground areas, friendship.
The Mysterious Matter of I. M. Fine
Diane StanleyCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 5. Also covers mystery and detective stories.
The Sword of Summer
Rick RiordanCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers action, myths and novel.
The Wishing Spell
Chris ColferCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers fairy tales, characters in literature, brothers and sisters.
Witchlings
Claribel A. OrtegaCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 2 to 5. Also covers friendship, belonging and courage.
Word Eater
Mary AmatoCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers worms in fiction, magic in fiction and schools.
Magic books at other grades
2nd grade · 3rd grade · 4th grade · 6th grade · 7th grade · 8th grade
Other 5th grade themes
Friendship · Family · Courage · Identity · Humor · Adventure · History · Schools
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Frequently asked questions
What magic books are good for 5th grade students?
16 books exploring magic have a grade range that covers 5th grade and are assigned 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.
Are these magic books grade-appropriate for 5th grade?
Every title's grade range covers 5th grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many magic books are on the 5th grade list?
This page lists 16 5th grade titles about magic, ordered by how many US curricula cite each one for this grade (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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