There’s nothing better than curling up with one of Rick Riordan’s books. Especially if it’s a book with Percy Jackson! Here you’ll find the ultimate guide to reading the Percy Jackson books in order.
With the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians adaptation releasing on Disney Plus, there’s a new generation of readers falling in love with this wonderful series.
This guide is here to help you enter the world of Percy Jackson. From how to read the Percy Jackson series in order, to all the other books by Rick Riordan that Percy appears in and everything in between.
This guide is here to answer all of your questions!
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What is Percy Jackson and the Olympians about?
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a middle grade fantasy series. The series follows twelve year old Percy Jackson, a demigod who tries to stop the Titans from destroying the world.
Along with his friends Annabeth and Grover, Percy deals with mythological enemies, prophecies and challenging quests to complete. The series is full of action and adventure that will keep you entertained the whole way through.
What age is appropriate to read the Percy Jackson book series?
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a middle grade fantasy series, perfect for readers between the ages of 9 and 14. While the series may be for middle grade readers, it’s also a great series for young adult readers (and adult readers) too!
The series is perfect for a family to read together and makes for a great addition to a classroom library.
How many books are in the Percy Jackson book series?
There are five books in the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series. There is another book releasing, which will bring the series up to six books.
These are the Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series in order:
- The Lightning Thief (2005)
- The Sea of Monsters (2006)
- The Titan’s Curse (2007)
- The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008)
- The Last Olympian (2009)
- The Chalice of the Gods (2023)
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When does the new Percy Jackson book release?
At the end of 2022, Rick Riordan announced a new book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods is set to release on September 26th, 2023.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods will follow Percy Jackson and his friends, Annabeth and Grover, as they complete three new quests to get letters of recommendation from Mount Olympus for college.
How do you read the Percy Jackson books in order?
Here you’ll find the best way to read the Percy Jackson books in order, as well as a short summary of each book. If you love adventure and mythology, than this series is not to be missed!
PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF
The first book follows Percy Jackson, who discovers he is a demigod and the son of Poseidon. When Zeus’ lightning bolt is stolen, Percy is the main suspect. With his friends Annabeth and Grover, Percy goes on a journey to find and return Zeus’ lightning bolt. Along the way, he has to deal with oracles, mythological creatures, betrayal and more.
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PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE SEA OF MONSTERS
The second book follows Percy Jackson in his seventh grade year. When Annabeth brings news that the magical borders of Camp Half-Blood have been poisoned, they need to find a way to protect the safe haven for demigods. Percy also learns that Grover has been captured while on a quest and he sets out to find him.
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PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE TITAN’S CURSE
The third book in the series follows Percy as he and his friends go on a quest to rescue Annabeth and the Greek goddess Artemis, who have been kidnapped.
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PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE BATTLE OF THE LABYRINTH
The fourth book in the series follows Percy and his friends as they discover a plot against Camp Half-Blood. In order to stop Kronos’ army, Percy and his friends enter an underground Labyrinth to complete their quest.
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PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE LAST OLYMPIAN
The final book in the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is an epic conclusion, full of action and adventure. The series is so addictive. This last book will leave you wanting to read every book by Rick Riordan!
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What other books is Percy Jackson in?
Percy Jackson is also a character in some other books by Rick Riordan. He is a character in The Heroes of Olympus, The Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase and the God of Asgard as well as The Trials of Apollo.
Once you read the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, you’ll definitely want to jump into these other books!
What is the Heroes of Olympus about?
The Heroes of Olympus is a middle grade fantasy series by Rick Riordan. It’s a spin-off series from Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
It follows a group of demigods who unite to protect the world from a new enemy. It features brand new characters as well as well-known characters like Percy. Unlike Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus features Greek and Roman mythology.
Heroes of Olympus books in order
- The Lost Hero (2010)
- The Son of Neptune (2011)
- The Mark of Athena (2012)
- The House of Hades (2013)
- The Blood of Olympus (2014)
What is the Kane Chronicles about?
The Kane Chronicles is a middle grade fantasy series by Rick Riordan. It follows two siblings, Carter and Sadie, who are descendants of two pharaohs.
Throughout the trilogy, the siblings must complete quests and deal with Egyptian gods and goddesses. Unlike his previous books, The Kane Chronicles features Egyptian mythology.
The Kane Chronicles books in order
- The Red Pyramid (2010)
- The Throne of Fire (2011)
- The Serpent’s Shadow (2012)
What is Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard about?
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard is a middle grade fantasy series by Rick Riordan. It follows Magnus Chase, a cousin of Annabeth, who learns that he is the son of a Norse God.
Throughout the trilogy, Magnus must search for a weapon that threatens the world. But there’s one problem: he has to die first.
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard books in order
- The Sword of Summer (2015)
- The Hammer of Thor (2016)
- The Ship of the Dead (2017)
What is Trials of Apollo about?
The Trials of Apollo is a middle grade fantasy series by Rick Riordan. It follows Apollo, who angers his father and is cast down to Earth from Olympus.
While in New York City, he learns to be a regular teenager and survive in order to regain Zeus’ favour. The Trials of Apollo series acts as a sequel to The Heroes of Olympus series.
Trials of Apollo books in order
- The Hidden Oracle (2016)
- The Dark Prophecy (2017)
- The Burning Maze (2018)
- The Tyrant’s Tomb (2019)
- The Tower of Nero (2020)
Are there Percy Jackson graphic novels?
If you prefer reading graphic novels, there are graphic novels for each of the books in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. As a bonus, the Percy Jackson graphic novels are all available on Kindle Unlimited!
There are also graphic novels for The Kane Chronicles and The Heroes of Olympus.
Are there any Percy Jackson movie adaptations?
There are two movies in the Percy Jackson film series. The first movie, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is based on the first book in the series, The Lightning Thief. The film stars Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson, Alexandra Daddario as Annabeth Chase as well as Brandon T Jackson as Grover. It was released on February 12th, 2010.
The second movie, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters is based on the second book in the series, The Sea of Monsters. Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario and Brandon T Jackson all returned for the film. It was released on August 7th, 2013.
While they didn’t continue making the films, you can watch the first two movies on Disney Plus!
Will there be a Percy Jackson show on Disney Plus?
While the Percy Jackson film series was not a success, Rick Riordan is working with Disney Plus to create the best adaptation. In May of 2020, a television series for Percy Jackson and the Olympians was announced, with Rick Riordan as an executive producer.
The television series will star Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson, Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase as well as Aryan Simhadri as Grover. The series will also feature Jason Montzoukas and Lin Manuel Miranda among others.
Filming for the series began in June of 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Filming concluded in February of 2023.
When will the Percy Jackson series release on Disney Plus?
The first season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney Plus is set to release on December 20th, 2023. There will be two episodes available on December 20th, followed by an episode release each week. The first season will also consist of eight episodes.
While there is still quite a bit of time before we get to watch the adaptation, thankfully we have Rick Riordan’s books to keep us company!
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OMG! This brought back so much nostalgia for me! I remember reading these books in middle school! Thank you so much for sharing this!
What a great series for middle school aged children to read (and maybe even adults?!?!). I love the Percy Jackson is also a character in other books by Jack Riordan. These are a definite read!
My son, who’s 9 loved the first movie. He’s an avid reader,so I think he’d also enjoy this series of books. I feel it’s a great way to introduce mythology to the kids.
I have an 8 year old that has really got into chapter books now. I never thought of trying these. Thanks for the insight!
I’ve been VERY slowly reading the first one to my son since he was like born…he’s now 3 years old lol But I’m hoping to get through maybe the first two before the new show so that he has some recognition. Thank you for sharing this guide! (I should add I’ve never read any of them before)
Ooooh I’ve not heard of these but I love book recommendations, thanks for sharing!
There are so many books by rick riordan, i dont know what to read next. I’ve already read the percy jackson books up too the battle of the labyrinth, but i dont know what to read next. do i read the heroes of olympus or the trials of appollo first. And also there are many other books connected to the percy jackson series what do you recomend to read next, and make sure it’s in order. And is there also a 6th and 7th book to the percy jackson books.