Book Series · 2 Books

Monkey King and the World of Myths Books

In order from The Monster and the Maze to The Battle of the Beasts.

The Monster and the Maze
The Battle of the Beasts
The Monster and the Maze
The Monster and the Maze
The Battle of the Beasts
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Monster and the Maze
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2279
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

The Monster and the Maze

By Maple Lam

A legendary hero battles ancient monsters to save the world from a monstrous transformation.

240 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, faces a daunting quest: stop a reawakened evil from turning all beings into monsters. To become a god, he must navigate Greek mythology's perils, including escaping the underworld and confronting the Minotaur. Can he triumph, or will his tale end in tragedy?
In reading order

Monkey King and the World of Myths Series

2 books · Published 2024–2025

#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2279

The Monster and the Maze

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A legendary hero battles ancient monsters to save the world from a monstrous transformation.

#2
The Battle of the Beasts
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2374

The Battle of the Beasts

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A city on the brink of war, a hidden villain, and a race against time to prevent chaos.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Monkey King and the World of Myths series?

There are 2 books in the Monkey King and the World of Myths series. It began with The Monster and the Maze in 2024, and the newest book, The Battle of the Beasts, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Monkey King and the World of Myths books in?

Start with The Monster and the Maze and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Monkey King and the World of Myths books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Monkey King and the World of Myths to life.

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Maple Lam

Author & Illustrator

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