Books About Legendary Creatures · 10 titles considered

The Best Legendary Creatures Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about legendary creatures? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Legendary Creatures

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2017

Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes

By Rick Riordan

Discover the daring deeds of Greek heroes through the eyes of a demigod.

528 pages· 129,864 words· Est. 14.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 55,812 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2014

Roman Myths

Discover Rome's origins and legendary tales in this mythic collection.

160 pages· 18,461 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 139 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Greeking Out

Explore Greek myths with daring heroes, cunning gods, and epic adventures.

192 pages· 39,549 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 263 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

Viking Ships at Sunrise

By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #15 in the Magic Tree House series

Two siblings travel back in time to ancient Ireland to retrieve a lost story, encountering Vikings and a magical serpent along the way.

73 pages· 5,725 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 11,072 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1994

Swamp Angel

By Anne Isaacs, Paul O. Zelinsky (Illustrator)

A fearless woman faces a ravenous bear in a legendary showdown.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1994)
48 pages· 1,267 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,110 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Shark Summer

A film contest leads to a mysterious shark hunt on Martha's Vineyard.

304 pages· 5,170 words· Est. 58 min read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 987 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021

Night Hunt

A young dragon competes in the Night Hunt, a legendary scavenger hunt, to prove his bravery and worth, but things take a dark turn when a ghost dragon is unleashed

144 pages· 4,433 words· Est. 46 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 559 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

Disney Moana (Graphic Novel)

A teenager sails on a daring quest, facing fiery creatures and impossible odds.

64 pages· 575 words· Est. 6 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 884 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Secrets of the GS Ball

Ash's quest for the Hive Badge leads to a secret mission and mysterious GS Ball.

96 pages· 8,966 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 21 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution

A powerful creation seeks revenge, threatening the Pokémon world. Can heroes stop it?

172 pages· 2,581 words· Est. 29 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 301 ratings
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