Charlie Bone discovers he has magical abilities and is sent to a special boarding school for gifted children.
Author
Jenny Nimmo
38 books in the catalog
Jenny Nimmo has 38 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly fantasy, adventure and magic. The titles we've reviewed span 1900 to 2013.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Jenny Nimmo's work include courage. Parents most often flag occult imagery — see each review below for specifics.
A girl with a special connection to animals embarks on a quest to find a legendary treasure.
A young girl named Elara discovers she has magical abilities and must uncover the secrets of the ancient stones of Ravenglass to save her land.
A young girl named Anna discovers a hidden world and a magical kingdom where she must help protect it from dark forces.
Charlie Bone discovers his magical abilities and faces a shadowy threat at Bloor's Academy.
Charlie Bone discovers a hidden world and a mysterious beast that threatens his school, Blackwood.
A young girl named Lily spends her summer on her grandparents' farm, learning about animals and country life.
Charlie Bone discovers more about his magical abilities and a hidden king.
A young girl named Elara discovers a magical castle filled with mirrors that reflect her inner self.
A young boy named Vinnie discovers he can become invisible and uses this ability to play pranks and solve mysteries.
A young girl named Elara discovers a magical pig named Pig who can grant wishes, leading to whimsical adventures and lessons about responsibility.
Charlie Bone discovers he has magical abilities and attends a special boarding school for gifted children, facing challenges and uncovering mysteries.
Charlie Bone discovers he has magical abilities and attends a special boarding school for children with extraordinary gifts.
Charlie Bone and his friends travel through time to prevent a historical disaster and protect the magical abilities of their school.
A young girl named Anna discovers a magical unicorn and must protect it from those who wish to exploit its power.
A young girl named Elara discovers a hidden world and a magical connection to a mysterious creature.
A young girl named the Bodigulpa lives in a world where people are judged by their appearance and social standing. She must overcome prejudice and find her own worth.
A young boy named Tom discovers a pterosaur and forms an unlikely friendship with the creature.
A young girl named Elara discovers she has extraordinary strength and must learn to control it.
A young girl discovers a magical ring that connects her to a hidden world and its secrets.
The Box Boys encounter a mysterious bonfire cat and embark on an adventure filled with puzzles and discoveries.
The Box Boys and the Dog in the Mist follows a group of boys and a mysterious dog.
Toby, a young boy, navigates a world of shadows and mystery, encountering magical creatures and facing his fears.
A young boy named Will discovers he can communicate with animals and embarks on a journey to find his lost dog, Star.
A young girl named Jenny discovers she has a special connection to dragons and must protect them from those who would exploit them.
Delilah, a young girl with magical abilities, embarks on a journey to find her lost mother.
A girl named Elara discovers a magical world and must help a witch retrieve her lost tears to save the land.
Wilfred, a young boy, discovers he can transform into a wolf and must learn to control his new abilities.
A young boy named Griffin discovers a hidden world within a castle and must confront a dark force threatening his family.
A lonely boy named Leo discovers a magical stone that brings a stone mouse to life, leading him on an adventure.
A young girl discovers she has magical abilities and must protect a mystical land from a dark force, aided by a snow spider.
A young girl named Jenny discovers she has magical powers and must learn to control them to save her family and her island home.
A young girl named Elara discovers a hidden magical world and a secret connected to her family's past.
A young boy named Gwilym finds a magical chestnut soldier who helps him overcome his fears and loneliness.
A young boy discovers he has magical powers and is drawn into a conflict between good and evil forces.
Gwyn discovers she has magical powers linked to a snow spider and must protect her family and village.
Tatty Apple, a young girl, navigates life and her relationships in a rural setting.
Charlie Bone discovers he has magical abilities and must navigate a school for gifted children while uncovering family secrets.
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