Books About Quest Stories

The Best Quest Stories Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about quest stories? 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.

Cronus and the Threads of Dread
Hyperion and the Great Balls of Fire
Dionysus and the Land of Beasts
Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom
The Shortlist

Our 5 Favorite Books About Quest Stories

Cronus and the Threads of Dread
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Cronus and the Threads of Dread

By Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams, Craig Phillips (Illustrator) · Book #8 in the Heroes in Training series

Nine young Olympians must work together to rescue their captured friends and defeat the evil King Cronus.

128 pages· 12,662 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 375 ratings
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Summary: Zeus and his fellow Olympians confront a sky filled with ominous webs demanding their surrender. As they dodge the sticky traps, they uncover a hidden gem—Athena's magical object. Are these Threads of Dread truly as menacing as they seem, or do they hold a secret that could change everything? Join the Olympians in a thrilling adventure where danger and discovery intertwine, challenging them to see beyond the surface and find the unexpected within the webs.
Hyperion and the Great Balls of Fire
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

Hyperion and the Great Balls of Fire

By Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams, Craig Phillips (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Heroes in Training series

Olympians dodge fireballs to uncover Hyperion's fiery mystery.

144 pages· 13,625 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 523 ratings
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Summary: Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades face scorching heat as Titan Hyperion hurls fireballs, threatening northern Greece. With Hera missing, they embark on a perilous quest to uncover Hyperion's motives. Battling fierce creatures and extreme temperatures, the young Olympians must solve the mystery and rescue their friend. Will they succeed before everything is reduced to ashes? Join them on this epic adventure as Zeus inches closer to his destiny.
Dionysus and the Land of Beasts
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

Dionysus and the Land of Beasts

By Tracey West, Joan Holub, Craig Phillips (Illustrator) · Book #14 in the Heroes in Training series

Zeus seeks a mysterious ally to defeat King Cronus. Can Dion's powers help or hinder their quest?

112 pages· 10,251 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 187 ratings
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Summary: Zeus and his Olympian friends, guided by an oracle, journey to the Land of Grapes. There, they meet Dion, a performer with mysterious powers. As they reveal their identities, chaos ensues, leaving them stranded and questioning Dion's true abilities. Can Dion aid them in their battle against King Cronus, or will his magic complicate their mission? The stakes are high as they navigate trust and power in their quest for victory.
Zeus and the Dreadful Dragon
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Zeus and the Dreadful Dragon

By Tracey West, Craig Phillips (Illustrator) · Book #15 in the Heroes in Training series

Olympians must free allies from Tartarus to defeat Cronus. Can they trust them?

128 pages· 12,518 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 166 ratings
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Summary: Zeus and his allies race to free Briar, Kottos, and Gyes from Tartarus, hoping these powerful beings will help them defeat Cronus. As the Olympians face surprise attacks and treacherous seas, Gaia, their unexpected ally, offers aid. But with the fate of the world hanging in the balance, can they trust these new allies? Will the Olympians finally overcome Cronus in this epic showdown?
Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012

Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom

By Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams, Craig Phillips (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Heroes in Training series

A young boy discovers he is the trueborn king of the Olympians and embarks on a quest to rescue his siblings and defeat the evil King Cronus.

112 pages· 10,888 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,410 ratings
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Summary: Ten-year-old Zeus, tired of his mundane life and frequent lightning strikes, is thrust into an epic adventure when kidnapped by Titans. Armed with a magical thunderbolt, he must decipher its secrets to rescue fellow Olympians and challenge the tyrannical Cronus. Can Zeus embrace his destiny and become the King of the Gods?
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