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Brian Selznick
A boy’s admiration for Houdini leads to a mysterious locked box and unanswered questions about how magic tricks work. The book also offers a short biographical note and an illustrated trick.
Joanna Cole
Expect an energetic blend of imaginative field trips and science learning. The book offers factual material through class conversations, reports and illustrations, making curiosity and discovery central to the reading experience.
Stephanie Turnbull
A hands-on introduction to magic, focusing on simple tricks, preparation, practice and performance. It may suit a child who enjoys learning procedures and demonstrating a skill, though the exact activities are not listed.
Mat Ricardo
This is a lively guide to finding creativity and confidence through magic, comedy, circus skills and science. It mixes practical activities with encouragement to practise, check facts, share ideas and accept that people can grow and change.
Stephen Mulhern
This is an activity-led nonfiction book: readers can learn and practise tricks, then consider how presentation, preparation and originality affect a performance. It suits shared experimentation as much as quiet reading.
Stephen Krensky
A colourful introduction to legendary creatures from around the world, combining brief factual profiles with illustrations, maps and references to the traditions that shaped each story. It offers a browsable starting point for exploring mythology, folklore and the links between legends and real-world observations.
Saviour Pirotta
A lively first encounter with Greek mythology: ten short, illustrated adventures introduce heroes, monsters, magical objects and transformations. The collection prioritises memorable action and recognisable figures, making it suitable for sharing aloud or dipping into story by story.
Nazneen Ahmed Pathak
A fast-moving magical quest gives Chompa a determined central role while opening discussion of Indian and South Asian folklore, colonial power and cultural loss. The journey spans India and London, with friendship and new skills supporting her search.
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