Monsters, myth, and magic! Rick Riordan’s young adult book series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, tells an epic tale of a young boy searching for his destiny. With the new Disney Plus show based on the books now underway, more people are discovering the enchanting adventures of Percy and his exciting adventures.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians takes much of its source material from classical Greek mythology. Because of the huge success of Riordan’s epic fantasy adventure, many more books for young readers have followed in Percy’s footsteps to bring myths and legends from all around the world to a modern audience. Like Percy Jackson and the Olympians, each of these books is filled with magical myths, epic adventures, and young heroes.
Ancient Mythology For A Modern Audience
All of the books on this list are perfect for introducing young readers to mythology and legends from various cultures around the world. For those who are interested in Japanese legends, “Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind” is chock full of mythology from Shinto culture. “Akata Witch” is based on Nigerian mythology, and “The Storm Runner” takes an exciting look at ancient Mayan tales of gods and monsters.
These books, along with the Percy Jackson series, are perfect for young readers who are looking to delve into new worlds of fantasy and imagination. Whether hoping to continue the adventures of Percy with the Heroes of Olympus books or wanting to check out other major titles like Artemis Fowl, any of the books on this list are sure to ignite a love for reading.
FAQs
What are the 7 Percy Jackson books?
Up to 2009, there were five books in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series: The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan’s Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian. In 2023, a new title was released – The Chalice of the Gods, which takes place after the Heroes of Olympus story arc. The seventh book, Wrath of the Triple Goddess, is set to be released in 2024.
Does Percy fall in love with Annabeth?
It seems natural that the two main characters in Percy and the Olympians are destined to end up together – and yes, it does happen, although very slowly over the course of the first five books in the series. When we first meet Percy and Annabeth, they are still preteens and have a lot of growing up to do. Eventually, as they mature into adults, Percy and Annabeth do fall in love, get married, and have children.
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