You don’t need to wait until Halloween season to enjoy a good witch story. Whether your readers’ tastes run to fantasy, mystery, or adventure, there’s a magical tale waiting for them. Our picks are perfect for lovers of Harry Potter, Roald Dahl, or anyone who appreciates an underdog saving the day.
Put on your witch hat, jump on your broom, and fly into the fun of these fantastic reads.
Spooky, Silly Stories for Young Witches
The picture book crowd might like a side of silliness with their witchy fun, and Nice to Eat You delivers. The story centers around a seemingly friendly, but slightly suspicious witch who invites a group of children to her house. As she chats with them, she keeps making odd verbal slip-ups that make the kids wonder what her real intentions are. Is she just trying to be welcoming, or does she have something much more sinister in mind?
Readers will be encouraged to look for clues and decide for themselves whether the children in the story are in danger or simply misunderstanding their host. The story delivers spooky fun with plenty of laughs.
Newly independent readers will get a similar kick out of Unicorn Diaries #10: Bo and the Witch, featuring Unicorn Bo and a young witch named Charm who crashes out of the clouds one day. With an engaging story, colorful artwork, and a fast-paced plot, this early chapter book will keep your young readers turning the page to see what happens next.
Meanwhile, graphic novel fans in the 7 to 10 age group will gobble up Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix #1: Karen's Witch. Our heroine, Karen Brewer, is sure that her next-door neighbor, Mrs. Potter, is actually a witch named Morbidda Destiny.
All the evidence is there. Wild gray hair? Check. Black cat? Check. Always in her garden? Check. And now Morbidda — er, Mrs. Potter — is having a gathering of friends. Could they be having a secret witches’ meeting? And if so, will they cast a spell on Karen? Obviously, spying on Karen’s neighbor is the only solution.
When Magic Runs in the Family, Anything Can Happen
The Witching Wind tells the story of Roxie and Grayson and their quest to find their missing family. Roxie is sure her Granny wouldn’t go anywhere without saying goodbye; Grayson knows her sister Beanie wouldn’t abandon her. Then the pair learn about the Witching Wind, a force that steals people’s loved ones. Can these friends outwit the Witching Wind and save their families?
Plus, fantasy fans will also love Amulet – the epic middle-grade fantasy series.
Witchy, Wizardy Tales for Harry Potter Fans
Lovers of Harry Potter will adore Witchlings, a series of tales about a coven of would-be witches and their mission to come into their powers.
The bestselling fantasy series features three young witches who discover that friendship, courage, and teamwork can be just as powerful as magic. The adventure begins when Seven Salazar and her friends are sorted into a Spare coven, a group considered less powerful than the others. To earn their place and unlock their magic, they must complete an Impossible Task that could change their destinies forever.
Now four books strong, the series continues to expand its richly imagined world with higher stakes, deeper mysteries, and new magical challenges in every installment. As Seven and her friends grow into their powers, they face dangerous creatures, uncover long-buried secrets, and discover that the future of their community may rest in their hands. Readers who love immersive fantasy, unforgettable friendships, and plenty of magical twists will have lots to devour, with a fifth Witchlings adventure arriving this October.
Devotees of the wizarding world of Harry Potter will be excited to experience the special edition Harry Potter Box Set includes all seven books in the magical series and introduces readers to Hogwarts, witches, wizards, and unforgettable adventures. With collectible finishes and eye-catching artwork, it's a gift-worthy set that will enchant new readers and longtime fans alike.
No roundup for Harry Potter fans would be complete without these books, beloved by students at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. This beautiful boxed set contains three volumes: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Look for commentary by Albus Dumbledore!
Adventurous Tales in Which Good Triumphs Over Evil
Witches can be silly or serious, funny or frightening. But the witchy tales that pique our imagination the most are the ones that feature magical beings that could only be described as wicked witches.
Start with the first volume in The School for Wicked Witches. You’ll meet Ava Heartstraw, the first girl in the west to be sent to reform school for young witches who harbor dark magic. But once Ava arrives, she discovers that not everything is as it seems. For starters, the school is run by witches who are more wicked than the girls and boys they’re supposed to reform. Can Ava make her escape — or is the School for Wicked Witches really the right place for her? This is only the beginning for Ava and her friends, and readers can follow her adventures throughout all four books in the series.
And finally, we can’t talk about witches without mentioning The Witches, the classic Roald Dahl novel for young readers was originally published in the 1980s and has been made into two films since. It’s easy to see why: kids love this darkly comic tale in which a young boy and his grandmother fight the forces of evil — in the form of real, live witches. This graphic novel edition, adapted and illustrated by Eisner Award winner Pénélope Bagieu, features glorious full-color illustrations.
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