The Magic books in order

The Magic series is a collection of children's fantasy novels by Andre Norton, spanning from Steel Magic (1965) to Dragon Mage (2009), each featuring young protagonists discovering magical worlds.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Steel Magic 1965 Jean Rabe Buy
2 Octagon Magic 1967 Jean Rabe Buy
3 Dragon Magic 1967 Jean Rabe Buy
4 Fur Magic 1968 Jean Rabe Buy
5 Lavender-Green Magic 1974 Jean Rabe Buy
6 Red Hart Magic 1976 Jean Rabe Buy
7 Dragon Mage 2009 Jean Rabe Buy

The Magic series is a collection of children’s fantasy novels that began with Andre Norton’s Steel Magic in 1965. Each book follows young protagonists who discover doorways to magical worlds, often through everyday objects that turn out to be enchanted. The series includes titles like Octagon Magic (1967), Dragon Magic (1967), and Fur Magic (1968).

Norton continued the series through the 1970s with Lavender-Green Magic (1974) and Red Hart Magic (1976). The final entry, Dragon Mage (2009), was co-written with Jean Rabe and brought the series to a close more than four decades after it began. The books are connected by their theme of childhood discovery and magical transformation rather than by shared characters or settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Magic series?

There are seven books in the The Magic series, published between 1965 and 2009.

What is the first book in the The Magic series?

The first book in the The Magic series is Steel Magic, published in 1965.

Who wrote The Magic series?

The Magic series was primarily written by Andre Norton, beginning with Steel Magic in 1965. The final entry, Dragon Mage (2009), was co-authored by Jean Rabe. Each book follows different young protagonists who discover portals to magical worlds and must complete quests using enchanted objects.

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