Books like Night of the New Magicians

A bustling, time-traveling scavenger hunt that celebrates the real-world magic of science and invention. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Night of the New Magicians.

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01
Moonlight on the magic flute
Mary Pope Osborne
A whirlwind historical adventure where sibling teamwork and a touch of magic save the day amidst palace chaos.
Shares:
- earnest
- adventurous
- sibling teamwork
- historical discovery
02
Carnival at Candlelight
Mary Pope Osborne
A fast-paced, magical romp through a historical city that blends real-world wonder with accessible, sibling-led adventure.
Shares:
- wondrous
- curious
- earnest
- adventurous
03
The magician
Michael Scott
A breathless, globe-trotting race against time where ancient magic and immortal historical figures collide in the modern world.
Shares:
- adventurous
04
The Door to Time (Ulysses Moore #1)
Pierdomenico Baccalario
A puzzle-box of a story that feels like exploring a dusty, secret-filled attic on a rainy afternoon.
Shares:
- earnest
05
The Magic Half
Annie Barrows
A cozy, classic-feeling mystery about an overlooked middle child who finds magic, courage, and a sister of her own in the walls of an old house.
Shares:
- earnest
06
The Book of Time
Guillaume Prévost
A globe-trotting, era-hopping adventure fueled by a son's desperate quest to find his missing father.
Shares:
- earnest
- adventurous
07
Midnight Magic
Avi · 2004
A clever, candlelit romp through a Renaissance castle where logic and superstition collide.
Feels:
- candlelit
- shadowy
- mildly spooky
08
The Alchemyst
Michael Scott
A breathless sprint through a modern world secretly teeming with ancient gods, legendary immortals, and explosive magic.
Shares:
- wondrous
- earnest
- adventurous
09
The journey through time
Elisabetta Dami
A brisk, playful leap into medieval legend where unlikely heroes must right the wrongs of history.
Shares:
- earnest
- adventurous
10
Charlie Bone and the time twister
Jenny Nimmo
A cozy yet delightfully sinister magical boarding school adventure where quirky powers and loyal friendships are the only defense against dark family secrets.
Shares:
- earnest
- adventurous
11
The Revenge of Magic
James Riley
A high-stakes, monster-battling twist on the magic school trope, fueled by grief, government secrets, and explosive action.
Shares:
- earnest
- adventurous
12
Out of Time
Geronimo Stilton
A high-energy leap through the ages that delivers breathless excitement and boundless discovery for young explorers.
Shares:
- wondrous
- adventurous

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