Books About The Underworld

The Best The Underworld Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about the underworld? 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.

Dionysos
Graphic Nov.
Enter the Mine
Graphic Nov.
PopularMMOs Presents A Hole New World
Graphic Nov.
Hades (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About The Underworld

The House of Hades (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

The House of Hades (Graphic Novel)

Book #4 in the The Heroes of Olympus Graphic Novels series

Demigods race to seal the Doors of Death, risking everything to stop Gaea's rise.

160 pages· 10,730 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,166 ratings
$14.99Save 7%
Summary: Annabeth and Percy plunge into the Underworld, while their friends must find the Doors of Death's mortal side. As Gaea's forces close in, the demigods face a dire choice: seal the Doors and trap their friends, or risk Gaea's wrath. With the Roman army approaching Camp Half-Blood, time is running out. Can they save their world without losing their own?
The Sun and the Star
Sale price
$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2023

The Sun and the Star

By Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro

Demigods face Tartarus' darkness to save a friend, risking everything.

471 pages· 116,285 words· Est. 13 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 69,482 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Summary: Nico di Angelo, son of Hades, hears a desperate call from Tartarus. With his light-wielding boyfriend, Will Solace, they embark on a perilous quest to rescue a forgotten ally. As they descend into the Underworld's depths, Nico must confront haunting prophecies and internal demons. Can their bond withstand the shadows, and what must Nico sacrifice to succeed? This standalone adventure tests love and courage in the darkest of realms.
Dionysos
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2089
Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2022

Dionysos

Book #12 in the Olympians series

A mortal-born god battles madness and death to claim his place on Olympus.

80 pages· 1,591 words· Est. 15 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 679 ratings
$21.99Save 5%
Summary: In the final chapter of the Olympians saga, Dionysos, the god of wine and madness, embarks on a transformative journey. Narrated by Hestia, the goddess of the hearth, his tale unfolds from a mortal birth to divine ascension. As Dionysos discovers the power of wine, he faces madness and defies death, challenging the very nature of godhood. Will he become the first of a new kind of deity? Explore the rise of this enigmatic figure and the mysteries of his path to Olympus, where the fate of the gods hangs in the balance.
Enter the Mine
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Enter the Mine

By PopularMMOs, Dani Jones (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the PopularMMOs series

Mysterious holes appear, friends vanish. Can they escape the boomium mine?

208 pages· 6,490 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 966 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Summary: Pat and Jen thought their adventures were over after saving their friends from Evil Jen. But mysterious holes are appearing, and friends are vanishing. When Jen falls into one, Pat follows, landing them in a dark boomium mine. They must rescue their friends, uncover the villain behind the plot, and find a way home before it's too late. Will they succeed, or is this the end of their journey?
PopularMMOs Presents A Hole New World
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

PopularMMOs Presents A Hole New World

By PopularMMOs, Dani Jones (Illustrator) · PopularMMOs Presents series

Trapped in an underworld, can they save their friend from zombies before time runs out?

208 pages· 5,894 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,809 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Summary: Pat and Jen's game of hide-and-seek turns perilous when they fall into a hidden underworld. With their friend Bomby kidnapped, they must navigate a zombie-infested realm alongside Carter. As they race against time to find Bomby and escape, they face the sinister threat of Evil Jen. Will they outsmart the undead and return home, or become part of the underworld forever? Join this thrilling adventure filled with magical creatures and unexpected allies in a race against the clock.
Hades (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2089
Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2012

Hades (Graphic Novel)

By George O’Connor · Book #4 in the Olympians series

Hades abducts Persephone, igniting a mythic clash and altering the seasons forever.

80 pages· 3,468 words· Est. 31 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,266 ratings
$21.99Save 5%
Summary: In a thrilling retelling of Greek mythology, Hades, the enigmatic ruler of the Underworld, kidnaps Persephone, sparking a fierce response from her mother, Demeter. As the drama unfolds, Persephone's unexpected transformation challenges the gods and reshapes the world. With monsters lurking and romance brewing, this action-packed adventure explores the origins of the seasons. Will Persephone find her place in this tumultuous realm, or will the gods' wrath consume them all? Discover a vibrant fusion of myth and heroism in this captivating tale.
Hound of Hades
Sale price
$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

Hound of Hades

By Lucy Coats, Brett Bean (Illustrator) · Beasts of Olympus series

A young caretaker must heal a wounded Cerberus in the Underworld.

144 pages· 16,197 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 312 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Summary: Eleven-year-old Demon, skilled in caring for mythical creatures, is called to the Underworld by Hades. Cerberus, the three-headed guardian, is injured after an encounter with Heracles. Can Demon save the beast and navigate the dangers of the Underworld?
Pluto
Sale price
$3386
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

Pluto

By Teri Temple, Emily Temple, Eric Young (Illustrator)

Uncover Pluto's role in Roman myths and his divine connections.

32 pages· 2,541 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2 ratings
$35.64Save 5%
Summary: Dive into the world of Roman mythology with Pluto, the enigmatic god of the underworld. Explore his significance through captivating myths, a detailed map of ancient Rome, and a family tree of the gods. What secrets lie beneath the surface of these ancient tales?
Hades
Sale price
$2279
Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2003

Hades

By Adele D. Richardson, Laurel Bowman · World Mythology series

Uncover Hades' secrets and his mythic ties to the modern world.

24 pages· 1,618 words· Est. 18 min read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 12 ratings
$23.99Save 5%
Summary: Dive into the enigmatic world of Hades, the Greek god of the underworld. Explore his complex relationships with Zeus and Persephone, and discover how ancient myths continue to shape our modern lives. What secrets lie beneath the surface of these timeless tales?
Hades and the Helm of Darkness Graphic Novel (3) (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Hades and the Helm of Darkness Graphic Novel (3) (Graphic Novel)

By Glass House Graphics (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Heroes in Training Graphic series

Hades faces his fear of dogs to tame Cerberus and navigate the Underworld's dangers.

144 pages· 5,636 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 35 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Summary: In the Underworld, Hades must confront his fear of dogs when Zeus and the Olympians meet Cerberus, a fierce three-headed guardian. To return their Titan prisoner, Oceanus, Hades must tame the beast. With memory-erasing waters, fiery lava, and more Titans blocking their path, can the heroes escape unscathed? Dive into this thrilling graphic novel where courage and friendship are tested in the darkest depths.
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