Book Series · 29 Books

Goddess Girls Books

In order from Athena the Brain to Elpis the Hopeful.

Greek goddesses become classmates at Mount Olympus Academy in school stories that soften familiar myths into friendship-centered adventures.

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Athena the Brain
Persephone the Phony
Aphrodite the Beauty
Artemis the Brave
Athena the Wise
Reading order

How to Read the Goddess Girls Books

Read the 29 main books in number order for recurring friendships, though each volume spotlights a different mythic character. Little Goddess Girls is a younger line, graphic novels retell the first four stories, and Super Specials are longer optional adventures.

Sources: Simon & Schuster: Goddess Girls.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

Stories include friendship trouble, jealousy, bullying, crushes, and myth-inspired monsters or peril. Greek mythology is softened and school-centered; its most violent traditional details are not the focus.

Where to start

Where Should My Child Start?

Younger reader

Choose Athena & the Magic Land for shorter text and an earlier reading level.

Prefers comics

The graphic novel retells Athena's first story in full color rather than continuing the plot.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Athena the Brain
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2010

Athena the Brain

By Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams

A young girl discovers she is the daughter of Zeus and begins attending Mount Olympus Academy, where she navigates her new life as a goddessgirl and tries to make friends and fit in.

108 pages· 18,795 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Summary: Athena always felt different, but discovering she's a goddess changes everything. Whisked to Mount Olympus Academy, she faces the challenge of fitting in and managing her relationship with Zeus, her father. Amidst divine pressures, Athena finds unexpected friendship with the Goddess Girls. Can she balance her new identity with her old self, or will the weight of her lineage prove too much? Dive into a world where myth meets reality and friendships are forged in the halls of Olympus.
In reading order

Goddess Girls Series

29 books · Published 2010–2023

#1
Athena the Brain
#1 in Series
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$858

Athena the Brain

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2010

A young girl discovers she is the daughter of Zeus and begins attending Mount Olympus Academy, where she navigates her new life as a goddessgirl and tries to make friends and fit in.

#2
Persephone the Phony
#2 in Series
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$759

Persephone the Phony

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Persephone must choose between fitting in and following her heart with Hades at Mount Olympus Academy.

#3
Aphrodite the Beauty
#3 in Series
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$759

Aphrodite the Beauty

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Aphrodite faces jealousy and unexpected love challenges in a world of gods and goddesses.

#4
Artemis the Brave
#4 in Series
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$759

Artemis the Brave

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Can Artemis find the courage to win Orion's heart and ace her classes at Mount Olympus Academy?

#5
Athena the Wise
#5 in Series
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$858

Athena the Wise

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Can Athena help Heracles complete his labors without losing her friends?

#6
Aphrodite the Diva
#6 in Series
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$858

Aphrodite the Diva

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2011

Aphrodite must outmatch Isis to save her grade in a divine matchmaking duel.

#7
Artemis the Loyal
#7 in Series
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Artemis the Loyal

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Girls challenge the boys-only rule at the Olympic Games. Will they change the rules or remain sidelined?

#8
Medusa the Mean
#8 in Series
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$858

Medusa the Mean

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012

A mortal girl seeks immortality to fit in, but a magical necklace complicates her quest.

#9
Pandora the Curious
#9 in Series
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$858

Pandora the Curious

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012

Curiosity leads Pandora to open a mysterious box, unleashing unexpected trouble.

#10
Pheme the Gossip
#10 in Series
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Pheme the Gossip

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013

Can Pheme, the gossip goddess, handle being the subject of rumors?

#12
Cassandra the Lucky
#12 in Series
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Cassandra the Lucky

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013

A young girl with the ability to see the future navigates her life in a world of gods and goddesses.

#13
Athena the Proud
#13 in Series
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$759

Athena the Proud

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014

Athena's labyrinth upgrade spirals into chaos. Can she fix her mistakes?

#14
Iris the Colorful
#14 in Series
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Iris the Colorful

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Iris must fetch magic water from the Underworld while managing her crush and newfound messenger duties.

#15
Aphrodite the Fair
#15 in Series
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$858

Aphrodite the Fair

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014

Aphrodite plans a surprise birthday party for her crush Ares, but things get complicated when his sister Eris shows up uninvited.

#16
Medusa the Rich
#16 in Series
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$858

Medusa the Rich

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Medusa's golden touch turns from gift to curse. Can she reverse it?

#19
Echo the Copycat
#19 in Series
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$858

Echo the Copycat

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

A nymph struggles to fit in at Mount Olympus Academy. Can she find her true self?

#20
Calliope the Muse
#20 in Series
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$858

Calliope the Muse

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

A muse struggles to find her inspiration and place at Mount Olympus Academy.

#21
Pallas the Pal
#21 in Series
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$759

Pallas the Pal

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016

Pallas must prove her worth and rekindle a friendship amid rivalry and jealousy.

#25
Clotho the Fate
#25 in Series
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$759

Clotho the Fate

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

A young Fate risks everything to mend mortal destinies and her own mistakes.

#27
Hecate the Witch
#27 in Series
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$759

Hecate the Witch

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

A young witch must guide restless pet spirits without angering a ghost herder.

#29
Elpis the Hopeful
#29 in Series
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$858

Elpis the Hopeful

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A bubble-turned-girl must prove her worth at Mount Olympus Academy or risk losing her humanity forever.

Companion series

Goddess Girls Graphic Novel Series

4 books · Published 2022–2023

Companion series

Little Goddess Girls Series

12 books · Published 2019–2024

#1
Athena & the Magic Land
#1 in Series
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$574

Athena & the Magic Land

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

A storm whisks Athena to Mount Olympus, where magical sandals and a snake-haired rival await.

Companion series

Goddess Girls Super Specials Series

2 books · Published 2012–2024

#1
The Girl Games
#1 in Series
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$858

The Girl Games

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Girls create their own games, facing chaos and competition.

#2
Time Travelers
#2 in Series
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$858

Time Travelers

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A time travel spell sends friends to ancient Rome. Can they return in time for a birthday celebration?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Goddess Girls series?

There are 29 books in the Goddess Girls series. It began with Athena the Brain in 2010, and the newest book, Elpis the Hopeful, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Goddess Girls books in?

Start with Athena the Brain and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #29.

What ages are the Goddess Girls books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Goddess Girls to life.

01

Joan Holub

Author
JH
02

Suzanne Williams

Author
SW

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