Magical stories are an essential part of childhood. From myths and legends, to well-loved classics, magic has always been weaved into the great children’s tales. Here are six magical books for kids that entertain, nurture the imagination, and encourage a love of reading.
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Join the Secret Summer gang on an unforgettable magical adventure, full of humour and heart - for fans of THE FAMOUS FIVE and Roald Dahl. -
Welcome to the new magical series about a girl and her secret scribble witch, guaranteed to make 7-9s laugh out loud. -
A breathtaking, enchanting new series by debut Australian author Jessica Townsend, about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world - but is then tested beyond her wildest imagination. -
Set off a magical adventure with the first book in Enid Blyton's classic fantasy series about a chair that can fly and grant wishes! -
Meet Merdyn the Wild (the world's most badly-behaved wizard), Rose (the world's most ordinary girl) and Bubbles (the world's best guinea pig) on a hilarious adventure that might just end in an epic wizard battle in the garden - if you're lucky.
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