Booklists: Middle Grade Series

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Camp Half-Blood Chronicles

Camp Half-Blood Chronicles is a franchise created by author Rick Riordan. Set in the modern world, it focuses on groups of demigod teenagers, and features many characters from Greek and Roman mythology. The first series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, follows the adventures of a teen named Percy Jackson at a summer camp for Greek demigods. The second series, The Heroes of Olympus, introduces several more lead characters and a second camp for Roman demigods named Camp Jupiter. The third series, The Trials of Apollo, follows the now-mortal god Apollo, with appearances by many characters from the first and second series.

 

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Percy Jackson is dyslexic, has ADHD, and cannot keep himself out of trouble.  He learns he is the son of a Greek god and finds himself at Camp Half-Blood with similar demigods and is soon going on quests to outsmart and battle other mythical creatures.

Book Graphic Novel
The Lightning Thief Graphic novel version
The Sea of Monsters Graphic novel version
The Titan’s Curse Graphic novel version
The Battle of the Labyrinth Graphic novel version
The Last Olympian Graphic novel version
The Chalice of the Gods

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Supplements

The Heroes of Olympus

Picking up from the prophecy at the end of the Percy Jackson series, three new demigods arrive at Camp Half-Blood where they team up with Camp Jupiter (Roman demigods) to protect the world from the Earth Goddess, Gaea.

Book Graphic Novel
The Lost Hero Graphic novel version
The Son of Neptune  Graphic novel version
The Mark of Athena  Graphic novel version
The House of Hades
The Blood of Olympus

The Heroes of Olympus Supplement

The Trials of Apollo

Zeus bans his son Apollo from Olympus and turns him into a mortal teenager who ends up at Camp Half-Blood seeking a way to get back to Olympus and gets involved in a dangerous quest.

The Trials of Apollo Supplement

If you love these books, try the Rick Riordan Presents books!

The Chronicles of Narnia

The Pevensie siblings and other children are magically transported to the land of Narnia where they battle evil witches, help kidnapped princes, and go on many other exciting adventures guided by the lion Aslan who is the guardian of this world.

Note: The reading order for the series is listed in chronological order of the story, rather than publication date order.

Harry Potter

 

Other books in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Kane Chronicles

Siblings Carter and Sadie Kane are powerful magicians descended from the two pharaohs Narmer and Ramses the Great. They and their friends are forced to contend with Egyptian gods and goddesses who still interact with the modern world.

Book Graphic Novel
The Red Pyramid Graphic novel version
The Throne of Fire Graphic novel version
The Serpent’s Shadow Graphic novel version

Kane Chronicles Supplement

Brooklyn House magician’s manual : your guide to Egyptian gods & creatures, glyphs & spells, and more

Keeper of the Lost Cities

Twelve-year-old Sophie learns she is part Elf and has memories that are dangerous and deadly. She must hone her special skills in order to protect those she cares about and the magical world she is now a part of.

Land of Stories

Twins Alex and Conner are transported to a world of magic by the mysterious powers of a beloved story book. They soon met the characters they grew up reading about and find themselves involved in quests and battles.

Related books:

A Tale of Magic

Brystal Evergreen is an oppressed young woman in the Southern Kingdom who discovers she can perform magic, which is illegal in almost every kingdom. Madame Weatherberry recognizes her talent and brings her to a school of magic, which is approved by King Champion of the Southern Kingdom. A prequel series to Land of Stories.

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard

Magnus Chase, a homeless orphan, learns he is the son of a Norse god and finds himself in the middle of a war with the gods of Asgard.

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Supplement

For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds

Ranger’s Apprentice*, by John Flanagan (Original Series)

Will, a young orphan, is chosen to be an apprentice Ranger, skilled warriors and protectors of the Kingdom of Araluen.  Will is joined by his mentor Halt and his best friend Horace on their adventures.

*The original series consisted of 12 books.  The 12th book, The Royal Ranger (2013), was renamed A New Beginning in 2018 to be the first book in a spin-off series, The Royal Ranger.

Ranger’s Apprentice: The Early Years

The Royal Ranger

The Brotherband Chronicles

  • The Outcasts
  • The Invaders
  • The Hunters
  • Slaves of Socorro
  • Scorpion Mountain
  • The Ghostfaces
  • The Caldera
  • Return of the Temujai
  • The Stern Chase

Redwall

The peaceful inhabitants of Redwall Abbey find themselves in a battle with an evil rat. A young mouse, Matthias, seeks the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior convinced it will help him defend Redwall.

Warriors

Details the trials and adventures of multiple clans of feral cats, including a quest for a new home, the formation of the clans, battles over who leads the clans, a prophecy, and magical powers.

The Prophecies Begin (2003-04)

The New Prophecy (2005-06)

Power Of Three (2007-09)

Omen of the Stars (2009-12)

Dawn of the Clans (2013-15)

A Vision of Shadows (2016-18)

The Broken Code (2019-22)

A Starless Clan (2022 – present)

Field Guides (2007-13)

Super Editions (2007-22)

Novellas (2012-21)

Wings of Fire

Five dragon eggs are stolen and the young dragons are raised in captivity by the Talons of Peace in the hope the dragons will fulfill a prophecy to end the war between the dragon tribes.

Legends series

The Winglets Quartet: The First Four Stories
Includes four short stories: Prisoners, Assassin, Deserter, and Runaway