7th grade books about Magic
12 books commonly assigned to 7th grade students explore magic— every title’s grade range covers 7th 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: 11 of the 12 titles are cited by a US curriculum or award list for 7th grade; the rest are placed here by their grade range, first published between 1971 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 (3), friendship (3), characters in literature (2), identity (2).
12 7th 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.
Peter and the Starcatchers
Dave BarryCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers characters in literature, humorous stories and pirates.
12 Again
Sue CorbettCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 6 to 8. Also covers brothers, mothers and interpersonal relations.
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.
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 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.
Word Eater
Mary AmatoCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers worms in fiction, magic in fiction and schools.
Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy
Angie ThomasTaught from grade 3 to 7. Also covers family, identity and adventure.
Magic books at other grades
2nd grade · 3rd grade · 4th grade · 5th grade · 6th grade · 8th grade
Other 7th grade themes
Family · Friendship · Identity · Courage · History · Survival · Adventure · Mystery
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Frequently asked questions
What magic books are good for 7th grade students?
12 books exploring magic have a grade range that covers 7th 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 7th grade?
Every title's grade range covers 7th 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 7th grade list?
This page lists 12 7th 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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