New to Percy Jackson
Start with The Lightning Thief and read the numbered prose books in order. The first five books form a complete adventure.
Book Series · 7 Books
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Books
In order from The Lightning Thief to Wrath of the Triple Goddess.
Percy Jackson discovers that the Greek myths are real—and that being Poseidon's son makes middle school the least dangerous part of his life. These fast, funny adventures bring gods, monsters, and quests into modern America.
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Reading order
How to Read the Percy Jackson Books
Start with The Lightning Thief and follow the official numbering through Wrath of the Triple Goddess. Books #1–5 tell the original complete adventure, ending with The Last Olympian. Books #6–7 reunite Percy, Annabeth, and Grover for the newer Senior Year Adventures; a third senior-year book has been announced but is not yet published or included in the count.
For the fullest Camp Half-Blood continuity, read Percy Jackson books #1–5, then the five Heroes of Olympus books, then return for Percy Jackson books #6–7. The official timeline places the senior-year adventures after the events of Heroes of Olympus. A child who mainly wants Percy, Annabeth, and Grover can also continue directly to book #6; the publisher describes The Chalice of the Gods as approachable on its own.
The five Percy Jackson graphic novels retell books #1–5 in a visual format rather than continuing the story. Companion books contain short stories, mythology retellings, crossovers, or reference material and do not belong in the numbered sequence.
Sources: Rick Riordan's official series order, Official Percy Jackson timeline, Rick Riordan's connected-series guide.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Percy's adventures include frequent monster attacks, sword fights, kidnappings, injuries, war, sacrifice, and several meaningful character deaths. The danger becomes more intense as the original five-book story approaches its final battle, but it is presented for middle-grade readers rather than described graphically.
Percy has ADHD and dyslexia, and the books often recast those differences as strengths in his demigod life. Humor and friendship balance the danger, though children who are sensitive to death, family separation, or sustained fantasy peril may appreciate a parent checking in as they read.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Choose the format and amount of connected-world context your child will enjoy. Every route begins with the same opening adventure.
Prefers graphic novels
Start with The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel. The five adaptations retell the complete original five-book story in a visual format.
Finished The Last Olympian
Read The Heroes of Olympus next for the fullest connected story before returning to The Chalice of the Gods and Wrath of the Triple Goddess.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2005
The Lightning Thief
By Rick Riordan
A boy discovers he's a demigod and must retrieve Zeus's stolen lightning bolt to prevent a divine war.
375 pages· 87,265 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
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Summary: Percy Jackson, a troubled 12-year-old, learns he's the son of Poseidon and is thrust into a world of Greek gods and monsters. Accused of stealing Zeus's lightning bolt, Percy must embark on a perilous quest with his friends, Grover the satyr and Annabeth, daughter of Athena. Racing against time, they journey across America to the Underworld's gates in Los Angeles, facing mythical foes and unraveling a prophecy that could spell betrayal. Can Percy clear his name and avert a catastrophic war among the gods?
Main story · 7 published novels
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
7 books · Published 2005–2024
Books #1–5 form the original adventure. Books #6–7 are the first two published Senior Year Adventures, which reunite Percy, Annabeth, and Grover for a new set of quests.
#1
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The Lightning Thief
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2005
A boy discovers he's a demigod and must retrieve Zeus's stolen lightning bolt to prevent a divine war.
#2
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The Sea of Monsters
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2006
Percy must save Camp Half-Blood from mythological monsters by retrieving the Golden Fleece.
#3
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The Titan's Curse
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2007
A goddess vanishes. Can Percy uncover the truth before Olympus falls?
#4
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The Battle of the Labyrinth
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2008
Percy faces demon cheerleaders and a looming war as he navigates a perilous Labyrinth.
#5
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The Last Olympian
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2009
Demigods prepare for a final battle against Titans, with fate and prophecy looming.
#6
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The Chalice of the Gods
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
Percy must complete three divine quests to secure his college future.
#7
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Wrath of the Triple Goddess
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
Percy must retrieve escaped magical pets before the goddess returns.
Visual retellings of books #1–5
Percy Jackson Graphic Novels
5 books · Published 2010–2019
Five complete adaptations of the original prose story. They are an alternate way to experience the same adventures, with Robert Venditti adapting Rick Riordan's novels alongside different artists and colorists.
#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2010
A boy must clear his name by finding Zeus's stolen lightning bolt in ten days.
#2
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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The Sea of Monsters: The Graphic Novel
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2013
Percy faces cannibal giants and a poisoned camp. Can he save his world?
#3
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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The Titan's Curse: The Graphic Novel
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2013
A group of demigods embark on a quest to rescue Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, who has been kidnapped by the Titans.
#4
#4 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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The Battle of the Labyrinth: The Graphic Novel
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018
Percy races through a deadly Labyrinth to stop Kronos's impending war.
#5
#5 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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The Last Olympian: The Graphic Novel
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2019
Demigods battle Titans in New York, facing a prophecy that could seal their fate.
Continue the Camp Half-Blood story
The Heroes of Olympus
5 books · Published 2010–2014
This five-book follow-up expands the story to Greek and Roman demigods while keeping Percy and other familiar characters involved. For the fullest continuity, read it after The Last Olympian and before The Chalice of the Gods.
#1
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The Lost Hero
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010
Demigods embark on a perilous quest to rescue a missing deity and uncover their true identities.
#2
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The Son of Neptune
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011
Three demigods face forgotten pasts and deadly monsters to fulfill a prophecy that could save or doom the world.
#3
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The Mark of Athena
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012
Demigods unite to uncover the mystery of the Doors of Death and fulfill a perilous prophecy.
#4
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The House of Hades
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2013
Demigods race against time to seal the Doors of Death and stop Gaea's rise.
#5
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The Blood of Olympus
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2014
Demigods race to stop Gaea's awakening before a deadly sacrifice in Athens.
Optional stories and references
Companion Books and Guides
7 books · Published 2009–2025
Short-story collections, mythology retellings, crossover adventures, and illustrated references from Percy's world. These books do not count among the seven numbered novels and do not share one required reading order.
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The Demigod Files
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2009
Navigate mythical challenges and uncover secrets in Percy's world.
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$1398
The Ultimate Guide
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2010
Discover the secrets of gods and monsters in this essential half-blood guide.
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$1248
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014
Discover the chaotic world of Greek gods through a modern, witty lens.
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$1398
Demigods & Magicians
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016
Demigods and magicians unite to stop an ancient evil threatening New York.
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$1248
Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2017
Discover the daring deeds of Greek heroes through the eyes of a demigod.
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$1248
Camp Half-Blood Confidential
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Discover the secrets and chaos of Camp Half-Blood beyond the orientation video.
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$1597
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: A Guide to Gods & Monsters
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025
Discover the secrets of gods and monsters in Percy Jackson's world.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series?
There are 7 books in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. It began with The Lightning Thief in 2005, and the newest book, Wrath of the Triple Goddess, was published in 2024.
What order should you read the Percy Jackson and the Olympians books in?
Start with The Lightning Thief and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.
What ages are the Percy Jackson and the Olympians books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Percy Jackson and the Olympians book is the longest?
The Last Olympian (Book #5) is the longest book in the series at 89,098 words (448 pages).
Which Percy Jackson and the Olympians book is the shortest?
The Chalice of the Gods (Book #6) is the shortest at 59,075 words (288 pages).
The people
The Creative Behind the Books
The people who bring Percy Jackson and the Olympians to life.
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