Happy Tuesday, everyone! This week’s Top Ten Tuesday prompt is to pick a past topic to reboot. I made it easy on myself, and kind of went for a freebie type post because I’ve been wanting to do a Middle Grade Books Featuring a Magic School list for a little bit. In case you’re unfamiliar with Top Ten Tuesday, it’s a weekly meme hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. It’s a great way to connect with other bloggers and find new books for your reading list.
So, I’m going to assume you’re already familiar with the boy wizard series and Rick Riordan’s books featuring magic schools, as well as the Ever After High series, which was a favorite in our house. Instead, I’ll talk about some really great, more recently published middle grade books featuring a magic school. Here we go!
10 Middle Grade Books Featuring a Magic School
Rise of the School for Good and Evil Series by Soman Chainani
What you need to know: This series tells the origin story of The School for Good and Evil and the two brothers tasked with maintaining a balance between good and evil magic. Packed with the same twisty storytelling and fun energy of the original series.
Published May 31, 2022 | Full review coming soon!
Mystwick School of Musicraft by Jessica Khoury
What you need to know: A school that teaches musicians to create magic. A student on her last chance, who just might be the only one who can save her school from a mysterious, powerful storm. Music and magic make a great pairing here.
Published September 5, 2019
The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton
What you need to know: A magic school where students gather to practice cultural arts, and a girl who’s first of her ability to be admitted to the school. When her teacher goes missing, it’s up to her and her new friends to rescue him.
Published May 3, 2022
The Storybook of Legends by Shannon Hale
What you need to know: A magical school that trains warriors to use their hidden powers. A girl with powerful magic that links her to an infamous traitor who’s determined to find her parents, no matter the cost.
Published March 1, 2022
Secret of the Shadow Beasts by Diane Magras
What you need to know: Night is ruled by toxic beasts which can only be defeated by children who are immune. When Nora reluctantly joins their ranks, she uncovers secrets that leave her questioning everything. A wild ride of a story.
Published June 14, 2022
What are your favorite magic school books?
Do you like middle grade books featuring a magic school? What are your favorites? Let me know if you’ve read any of the books on my list, or if there are others I should add.
I haven’t read many magical school books, but I loved Nevermoor. That has a magic school.
Oh! You know, I keep hearing about that one. I can’t believe I missed it. Thanks, Aj!
It’s been a while since I’ve read MG. It’s such a fun genre though and glad to see so many about magic schools! Great topic.
My Top Ten!
Yeah, I can understand that. 🙂 Lately, it’s been my go-to stress-relief reading. Haha! Thanks so much.
My daughter used to love books about magic schools when she read middle grade. It’s so fun to see so many series.
Mine, too! Making this list made me feel very nostalgic. 🙂
Love this! I’ve been meaning to add more middle grade books to my TBR, so this list should keep me busy.
Yay! Thank you! I hope you enjoy them. 🙂
I love reading about magical schools.
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.
It’s such a common trope, especially for that age group!
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