Rick Riordan Presents
A Pantheon of Books Inspired by World Mythology
If you like the Percy Jackson books, you’ll love these titles from the Rick Riordan Presents imprint. Drawing on mythology and folklore from different cultures and regions, these action-packed tales of adventure are perfect for thrill-seekers of all ages. Pair your reading with our legendary vocabulary lists to ensure you don’t miss a single magical moment.
Aru Shah and the End of TimeWhen 12-year-old Aru Shah lights a cursed lamp in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture, she releases an ancient demon. Now she must find a way to stop the demon and rescue her friends and family.
The Storm RunnerZane discovers that a dormant volcano is a portal to another dimension where he must battle an ancient god.
Dragon PearlMin is a fox spirit, or shapeshifter, living on the planet Jinju. When her brother is accused of deserting his military post to search for a magical artifact, she must find him and clear his name.
Sal and Gabi Break the UniverseSal Vidón is a 13-year-old who is struggling to adjust to a new school — and whose magic tricks can disrupt time and space. When he befriends Gabi Reál and attempts to use his powers to help her sick brother, neither seventh grader is prepared for the consequences.
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the SkyAfter the death of his best friend, grieving seventh-grader Tristan Strong goes to Alabama to spend a month with his grandparents. There, he accidentally opens a portal to a world populated by African gods and African-American folk heroes.
Race to the SunSeventh-grader Nizhoni, her brother, and her best friend must pass a series of difficult tests and travel to the House of the Sun in order to defeat ancient monsters.
Paola Santiago and the River of TearsPaola and her friends love science, astronomy, and the natural world — but when they encounter La Llorona, a ghost from Mexican folklore, they embark on a supernatural adventure.
The Last Fallen StarAfter a magic spell goes awry, Riley must try to find a fallen star in order to save her sister's life.
City of the Plague GodThirteen-year-old Sikander Aziz must join forces with the legendary hero Gilgamesh to stop an ancient god from destroying New York City.
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