Midnight for Charlie Bone
by Jenny Nimmo
Published 2003 by Orchard

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This first book in Nimmo's Red King quintet introduces Charlie Bone, who has inherited the magical powers of the Red King, passed down through generations. His aunts are delighted and enroll him in Bloor's Academy for gifted children. Charlie soon realizes some of his classmates have equally mysterious powers. More...

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Gifts from Gwyn's grandmother on his tenth birthday open up a whole new world to him, as he discovers he has magical powers that help him heal the breach with his father that has existed ever since his sister's mysterious disappearance four years before.

Circle of Magic #01: Sandry's Book
by Tamora Pierce
Published 1997 by Scholastic Press

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Four young misfits find themselves living in a strictly disciplined temple community where they become friends while also learning to do crafts and to use their powers, especially magic.

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When Alex and his friends try the spells in an old book, things don't happen quite as they'd thought, but they decide to try the bully spell on the school bully anyway.

Magyk
by Angie Sage
Published 2005 by Katherine Tegen Books

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The first part of this enthralling new series leads readers on a fantastic journey filled with quirky characters, clever charms, potions and spells, and a yearning to uncover the mystery at the heart of this story--who is Septimus Heap? More...

Beyond the Deepwoods
by Paul Stewart
Published 2004 by David Fickling Books

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Young Twig lives in the Deepwoods, among the Woodtrolls, but he isn't one of them. In a brave attempt to find out where he belongs, Twig wanders into the mysterious, dangerous world beyond the Deepwoods. He meets a collection of odd companions, such as his wise guardian, the Caterbird; the Slaughterers, a peaceful race who butcher animals for their livelihood; and the vicious, bile-swilling Rotsucker.... More...

Fergus Crane
by Paul Stewart
Published 2006 by David Fickling Books

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A new series by the dream-team creators of the Edge Chronicles begins with this fantastic Roald Dahl-esque adventure about a young boy who is whisked away by a flying mechanical horse to meet his long-lost uncle. Includes a fold-out map. Illustrations. More...

The Amulet of Samarkand
by Jonathan Stroud
Published 2003 by Hyperion Books

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Set in modern-day London, this first book in a gripping new trilogy introduces young magician's apprentice Nathaniel. Humiliated by a hotshot wizard, Nathaniel summons the not-so-tame djinni, Bartimaeus, and sends him to steal the Amulet of Samarkand. Accelerated Reader: Reading Level 5.9, 19 Points. More...

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A gift of a toy castle, complete with silver knight, introduces William to an adventure involving magic and a personal quest.

Dealing with Dragons
by Patricia C. Wrede
Published 1990 by Jane Yolen Books

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This young adult fantasy novel has become a modern classic. Rather than marry a boring prince, Princess Cimerone runs away from her kingdom and becomes an assistant to the dragon Kazul. "School Library Journal" Best Book of 1990. More...

Wizard's Hall
by Jane Yolen
Published 1991 by Harcourt

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A young apprentice wizard saves the wizard's training hall by trusting and believing in himself.