The Lightning Thief
A boy discovers he's a demigod and must retrieve Zeus's stolen lightning bolt to prevent a divine war.
Book Series · 10 Books
In order from The Lightning Thief to A Guide to Gods & Monsters.
The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is a set of 10 chapter books by Rick Riordan, published between 2005 and 2025. Written for ages 8–14, most books run about 340 pages. Subjects across the series include summer camp, father-son relationships, and Greek and Roman mythology.
A boy discovers he's a demigod and must retrieve Zeus's stolen lightning bolt to prevent a divine war.
10 books · Published 2005–2025
A boy discovers he's a demigod and must retrieve Zeus's stolen lightning bolt to prevent a divine war.
Percy must save Camp Half-Blood from mythological monsters by retrieving the Golden Fleece.
A goddess vanishes. Can Percy uncover the truth before Olympus falls?
Percy faces demon cheerleaders and a looming war as he navigates a perilous Labyrinth.
A young boy discovers he is the son of the Greek god Poseidon and embarks on a quest to retrieve Zeus's stolen lightning bolt and prevent a war between the gods.
Demigods prepare for a final battle against Titans, with fate and prophecy looming.
Discover the secrets of gods and monsters in this essential half-blood guide.
Percy must complete three divine quests to secure his college future.
Percy must retrieve escaped magical pets before the goddess returns.
Discover the secrets of gods and monsters in Percy Jackson's world.
5 books · Published 2010–2019
A boy must clear his name by finding Zeus's stolen lightning bolt in ten days.
Percy faces cannibal giants and a poisoned camp. Can he save his world?
A group of demigods embark on a quest to rescue Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, who has been kidnapped by the Titans.
Percy races through a deadly Labyrinth to stop Kronos's impending war.
Demigods battle Titans in New York, facing a prophecy that could seal their fate.
6 books · Published 2009–2017
Navigate mythical challenges and uncover secrets in Percy's world.
Discover the secrets of gods and monsters in this essential half-blood guide.
Discover the chaotic world of Greek gods through a modern, witty lens.
Demigods and magicians unite to stop an ancient evil threatening New York.
Discover the daring deeds of Greek heroes through the eyes of a demigod.
Discover the secrets and chaos of Camp Half-Blood beyond the orientation video.
There are 10 books in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. It began with The Lightning Thief in 2005, and the newest book, A Guide to Gods & Monsters, was published in 2025.
Start with The Lightning Thief and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #10.
The series is best for ages 8–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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