Percy Jackson & the Olympians Books in Order
7 books by Rick Riordan. Reading level: Grades 4.5–4.7. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Percy Jackson & the Olympians (7 books by Rick Riordan) lands at reading level Grades 4.5–4.7, with average content intensity 2.3/5.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book 2 | The Sea of Monsters Rick Riordan | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| Book 3 | The Titan's Curse Rick Riordan | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| Book 4 | All that glitters Laura Dower | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| Book 4 | The Battle of the Labyrinth Rick Riordan | Level 4-5 | Moderate |
| Book 5 | Keep it real Laura Dower | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| Book 5 | The Last Olympian Rick Riordan | Level 4-5 | Moderate |
| — | The Lightning Thief Rick Riordan | Level 4-5 | Moderate |
All Percy Jackson & the Olympians Books
The Sea of Monsters
Rick Riordan
The Sea of Monsters
Rick Riordan
The Titan's Curse
Rick Riordan
The Titan's Curse
Rick Riordan
All that glitters
Laura Dower
All that glitters
Laura Dower
The Battle of the Labyrinth
Rick Riordan
The Battle of the Labyrinth
Rick Riordan
Keep it real
Laura Dower
Keep it real
Laura Dower
The Last Olympian
Rick Riordan
The Last Olympian
Rick Riordan
The Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan
The Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan
Questions about the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series
- What reading level is the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series?
- The Percy Jackson & the Olympians series by Rick Riordan is at a Grades 4.5–4.7 reading level (average Grade 4.7). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 7 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Percy Jackson & the Olympians books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 7 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series appropriate for?
- The Percy Jackson & the Olympians series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2.3/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.