There\u2019s a lot for young readers to love in Rick Riordan\u2019s novels \u2014 wise-cracking kid protagonists with cool powers, modern life layered with ancient myths, seemingly impossible quests, and insurmountable odds \u2014 and kids burn through them faster than he can pen new ones. If you know a middle grade reader who has already finished the entire Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, tackled the Kane Chronicles, and caught up with the latest Magnus Chase book \u2026 never fear, we\u2019re here to help! We\u2019ve picked a few series featuring a new cast of characters that are sure to help tide over even the most dedicated of Percy Jackson fans.<\/p>\n
Please note: retail buttons will direct you to the first book in the series.<\/em><\/p>\n no no 9780593809860 Impossible Creatures<\/i> by Katherine Rundell, illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie <\/p>\n Christopher, a young boy, learns that his grandfather is the guardian of a mystical bridge connecting Earth to the Archipelago \u2014 a realm teeming with mythical creatures and the source of the ‘Glimourie,’ the vital force sustaining both worlds. When Mal, a girl with a magical flying coat and a baby griffin, tumbles through Christopher\u2019s portal, she desperately seeks his help in uncovering why the magic is fading and the magical creatures are suddenly dying. This first in a fast-paced new fantasy adventure series that’s sure to leave kids wanting more. <\/p>\n 9781368098175 Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods<\/i> by Rick Riordan <\/p>\n While not a read-alike, we’d be remiss if we didn’t share news about the next book in the Riordanverse. Over a decade after the release of The Last Olympian<\/i>, Percy, Grover, and Annabeth reunite in a new action-packed adventure. Percy needs three recommendation letters from the gods to attend New Rome University; for that, the Golden Trio will have to complete three quests. <\/p>\n 9781524739720 An Epic Series of Failures Series by Chris Rylander <\/p>\n For Percy Jackson fans who appreciate a little humor with their action, Greg Belmont is their guy. Self-effacing and generally unlucky, Greg is shocked when his lovably eccentric dad reveals to Greg that he\u2019s a Dwarf \u2014 and that magic is coming back. Greg learns about his heritage from other Dwarves that gather in the Underground, but it\u2019s not all one happy family: with the return of magic, the Elves are back too, and so is the age-old war between the two groups.<\/p>\n 9780525653561 The Wingfeather Saga Series by Andrew Peterson <\/p>\n I\u2019m partial to a cast of scrappy, loyal siblings, and The Wingfeather Saga delivers. Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby live in a war-torn world, and they\u2019ll have to muster all their courage and combined talents if they\u2019re going to defeat the malicious Fangs of Dang. High fantasy with a little quirk (the author\u2019s cited both The Lord of the Rings<\/i><\/a> and The Princess Bride<\/i> as inspiration), this four-book saga is sure to entertain. <\/p>\n 9781536232448 Loki: A Bad God’s Guide Series by Louie Stowell <\/p>\n This is a must-read for fans of Percy Jackson. When King Odin grows tired of Loki\u2019s pranks, he banishes him to Earth to live as a human. While there, Loki must keep a journal and put up with the annoying god Thor (also trapped on Earth). Most importantly, he must never use his godly powers. This hilarious diary-style book combines Norse mythology with the humor and doodles of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.<\/p>\n 9781368042413 Tristan Strong Series by Kwame Mbalia <\/p>\n Young readers will obsess over this action-packed novel about a boy named Tristan who accidentally creates a hole in the sky. On the other side lies a world filled with legends, monsters, and trickster gods. Tristan must navigate this treacherous realm, patch the hole, and get home in one piece.<\/p>\n 9780553539622 Will Wilder Series by Raymond Arroyo <\/p>\n Twelve-year-olds get into a lot of trouble, but not many of them manage to unleash an ancient enemy determined to destroy their hometown. Although, when the name of your town is \u201cPerilous Falls,\u201d bad things are bound to happen. Thank goodness Will Wilder has his great-aunt Lucille to help him fix things. She may look sweet, but she\u2019s deadly and happens to be the curator of a museum of supernatural artifacts. Demons and monsters, beware!<\/p>\n 9780147515636 Addison Cooke Series by Jonathan W. Stokes <\/p>\n I kid you not, my son read this book in two days. It was the first book he deemed worthy of the devotion he showed to Percy Jackson<\/i> and Rick Riordan\u2019s multiple universes. So thank you, Addison Cooke and your Incan adventures, for reminding me that action, humor, and a sarcastic 12-year-old boy is all a parent needs to remind her son why he loves to read. The second and third books in the series, Addison Cooke and The Tomb of Khan<\/em><\/a> and Addison Cooke and the Ring of Destiny<\/i><\/a>, are full of even more adventure!<\/p>\n 9781524715731 When You Trap a Tiger<\/i> by Tae Keller <\/p>\n Desperate to rescue her grandmother from her failing health, Lily makes a deal with a magical tiger from Korean folklore. This bestselling novel won the Newbery Medal and is the perfect follow-up for kids who devoured the Percy Jackson series and want something lighter but still rooted in folklore. <\/p>\n 9780553535310 The Girl of Ink & Stars<\/i> by Kiran Millwood Hargrave <\/p>\n Get ready for a breathtaking journey through a monster-infested wilderness with this award-winning novel. Isabella Riosse harnesses her knowledge of the stars and her late father\u2019s ink maps to guide a search party through the wastelands beyond her city. Myths, legends, and adventure await!<\/p>\n 9781368036986 Artemis Fowl Series by Eoin Colfer <\/p>\n Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl, a wealthy and brilliant young criminal mastermind, kidnaps a fairy in a bid to restore his family’s fortune. As he delves into the hidden world of magical beings, he must outwit the fairies’ advanced technology and their fierce guardian, while grappling with unexpected consequences of his bold plan.<\/p>\n 9781774884003 Rebel Skies Series by Ann Sei Lin <\/p>\n Kurara, a servant on a flying ship in the Mikoshiman Empire, hides her magical ability to animate paper figures with a flick of her finger. After a devastating attack reveals her secret, she escapes with the help of the gruff Himura and his crew, learning to hunt the paper spirits while uncovering a dangerous truth about their true nature and the empire\u2019s intentions. A must-read for fans of Studio Ghibli films.<\/p>\n 9780593522035 Lei and the Legends Series by Malia Maunakea <\/p>\n Twelve-year-old Leilani never believed her family\u2019s folktales of gods and curses \u2014 that is until she accidentally offends the god Pele who retaliates by kidnapping Lei\u2019s best friend! Now Lei will have to battle mythical creatures (and team up with a talking bat) in order to save her friends and family. But if she has any real chance at success, she will need to explore her Hawaiian roots and embrace who she really is. <\/p>\n 9780142426623 The Chronicles of Egg Series by Geoff Rodkey <\/p>\n