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Martial Arts Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

483 books about martial arts

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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The Magnolia Sword

For the teen exploring how to honor family traditions while forging their own identity through courage and skill.

Cover of Daughter of the Flames

Daughter of the Flames

A warrior priestess trained in martial arts discovers she is the heir to a throne, forcing her to choose between her dut

Cover of The Way of Shadows

The Way of Shadows

To escape the brutal life of a slum rat, Azoth must shed his identity and learn the lethal arts of a legendary assassin

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Cover of The Wise Man's Fear

The Kingkiller Chronicle #2

The Wise Man's Fear

Patrick Rothfuss

Kvothe faces legendary mercenaries and travels into the dangerous Fae realm as he hunts for the truth behind his parents

Ages 16–18

Cover of Across the Nightingale Floor

Tales of the Otori #1

Across the Nightingale Floor

A young man is swept into a dangerous world of assassins and feudal rivalries in this epic historical fantasy set in a l

Cover of Little Sammy Samurai Masters Respect

Little Sammy Samurai Masters Respect

For the child who struggles with impulse control or listening, this story uses a young samurai's training to show how ho

Cover of Capoeira

Vibrant photos capture the energy of Capoeira, a unique blend of martial arts and dance born from African slave culture

Cover of Dinosaur Facts for Kids

Dinosaur Facts for Kids

For the child who loves slapstick humor and needs a high-energy hook to get excited about reading. This zany adventure c

Cover of Blood Sport

Determined to prove his sister was murdered, Jason infiltrates a boxing gym and finds a surprising sense of belonging wh

Cover of Practice Girl

For the teen navigating the fallout of a social media scandal or struggling with how others perceive her body and worth.

Cover of Blackflame

Lindon has only one year to master the sacred arts from scratch or face an unbeatable opponent in the high-stakes Blackf

Cover of Mr. Muffins Visits Tokyo

Mr. Muffins Visits Tokyo

Harriet Winslow

Follow a dapper cat named Mr. Muffins through Tokyo as he watches sumo matches, eats ramen, and learns about Japanese cu

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Kyla Steinkraus, Katie Wood

Ninja princesses Ava and Gabby must swap their royal manners for detective skills when a swarm of frogs threatens to rui

Cover of Chaos Rising

Elemental Gatherers #2

A high-stakes tournament and a dangerous forest expedition await a student mastering Aether magic to protect a new kingd

Cover of Nobody's Princess

Nobody's Princess #1

Nobody's Princess

Esther Friesner

Helen of Sparta refuses to rely on the gods or her beauty, setting out with steely determination to forge her own destin

Cover of Homeland

Drizzt Do'Urden must choose between the cruel traditions of the dark elf city Menzoberranzan and the integrity taught by

Cover of Seven Wheels of Power

The Black Belt Club #1

Seven Wheels of Power

Four young students at a local karate school lead a double life as members of an elite club sworn to protect the world f

Cover of Kendo

Master the history and precise techniques of the Way of the Sword, from traditional armor and bamboo swords to the ranks

Cover of Jojo's Flying Side Kick

Soar to Success

Jojo's Flying Side Kick

Houghton Mifflin

For the child facing a big milestone or physical challenge who needs to turn their 'what-ifs' into a powerful 'I can do

Cover of Taking Charge

Carin Greenberg Baker

Lee must put aside a bitter rivalry to share his karate skills with others, proving that teamwork matters more than old

Cover of The Karate Kid Part II

The Karate Kid #2

The Karate Kid Part II

Daniel journeys across the world to Japan with Mr. Miyagi to confront a decades-old rivalry that threatens their honor.

Cover of Once Upon a Full Moon

Once Upon a Full Moon

For the child who feels caught between two cultures or is learning to find strength in their unique heritage and persona

Cover of Eliza Bing is (not) a Big, Fat Quitter

Eliza Bing is (not) a Big, Fat Quitter

Carmella Van Vleet

Determined to shake her reputation as a quitter, eleven-year-old Eliza commits to a summer of taekwondo to prove her fam

Cover of Niño's Mask

Jeanette Winter

For the child who loves to play dress-up and is discovering who they are. A young boy explores different identities thro