Best Mythology Books for Kids and Teens

Last updated: June 15, 2026

At some point during their grade school years, lots of kids go through a big mythology phase -- they can't get enough of stories about gods, goddesses, and other mythological creatures. And that love can continue through the teen years. There's more than just Greek and Roman mythology, too. The fantastic (in every sense of the word) books on this list draw from many cultures around the world, including Chinese, Indian, Irish, Japanese, Korean, Mesoamerican, and Norse myths. For more great fantasy reads, check out our Fantasy Books for Kids and Thrilling Books for Teens Who Love Fantasy.

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Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns: A Mesoamerican Creation Myth Poster Image

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Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns: A Mesoamerican Creation Myth

age 5+

Stunning art, epic adventure of gods' quest to make humans.

Duncan Tonatiuh Picture Book (2020)

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Xolo book cover: Dog-headed god of lightning drawn in ancient Aztec-style art on black background

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Xolo

age 7+

Vivid art in wild, relatable take on the Quetzalcoatl myth.

Donna Barba Higuera Folklore (2025)

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Dr. Zeus book cover: Cyclops, dude in sunglasses

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Dr. Zeus

age 8+

Greek gods help Ohio kid dodge family curse in wild quest.

James Patterson , Chris Tebbetts Fantasy (2026)

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Dragon Pearl: Thousand Worlds, Book 1

age 8+

Fox-spirit teen brings Korean myths to adventurous sci-fi.

Yoon Ha Lee Science Fiction (2019)

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Greeking Out book cover: Greek gods and monsters ready for battle

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Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths: Greeking Out, Book 1

age 8+

Olympian adventures given a welcome modern twist.

Kenny Curtis Fantasy (2023)

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Styx and Stones book cover: Two running boys silhouetted against Greek-style school

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Styx and Stones

age 8+

Kid escapes underworld, lands in middle school in wild tale.

Gary D. Schmidt , Ron Koertge Fantasy (2026)

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Tales From the Underworld book cover: Cartoonish gods in the world of Death

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Tales From the Underworld: Greeking Out, Book 3

age 8+

Wacky versions of myths from around the world feature Death.

Kenny Curtis , Jillian Hughes Fantasy (2025)

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Aru Shah and the End of Time: Pandava, Book 1

age 9+

Flawed but fascinating modern spin on Indian mythology.

Roshani Chokshi Fantasy (2018)

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Demigods & Magicians: Percy and Annabeth Meet the Kanes

age 9+

Crossover tales will thrill fans of Riordan's two series.

Rick Riordan Fantasy (2016)

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Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

age 9+

Huge gift book of Percy-narrated Greek myths is tons of fun.

Rick Riordan Folklore (2014)

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Phoenix: The Five Ancestors Out of the Ashes, Book 1

age 9+

Exciting adventure of bike racing, kung fu, Chinese myth.

Jeff Stone Adventure (2012)

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River of Spirits book cover, with tween girl in oversized cape in boat in turbulent river

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River of Spirits: The Underwild, Book 1

age 9+

Scary, heartrending tale pits tweens against monsters.

Shana Targosz Fantasy (2025)

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The Hidden Oracle: The Trials of Apollo, Book 1

age 9+

Worthy addition to the mythological world of Percy Jackson.

Rick Riordan Fantasy (2016)

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The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1

age 9+

Greek myths meet fast-paced adventure in boy-demigod tale.

Rick Riordan Fantasy (2005)

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The Serpent's Secret: Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond, Book 1

age 9+

Rushed, fun adventure with Indian princess in combat boots.

Sayantani DasGupta Fantasy (2018)

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Wrath of the Triple Goddess book cover: Goddess Hecate as three animal heads (horse, lion, dog) holding torches above mansion

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Wrath of the Triple Goddess: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Senior Year Adventures, Book 2

age 9+

Exciting misadventures at Percy's pet-sitting gig gone wild.

Rick Riordan Fantasy (2024)

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Zeus: King of the Gods: Olympians, Book 1

age 9+

Fiery start to educational graphic novel series.

George O'Connor Folklore (2010)

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Nura and the Immortal Palace

age 10+

Girl faces off against mythical beings in unique fantasy.

M.T. Khan Fantasy (2022)

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Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes

age 10+

Often tragic, often bloody stories with a fun Percy twist.

Rick Riordan Folklore (2015)

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Race to the Sun

age 10+

Fun girl hero drives fast-paced, modern take on Navajo myth.

Rebecca Roanhorse Fantasy (2020)

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