# Books like The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)

**10** books similar to *The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)* by Rick Riordan (Middle Grade Fantasy · 740L · grades 4–7), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

**Themes:** Greek mythology, neurodivergence (dyslexia, ADHD), friendship, found family, quest narrative
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## Similar books

- [The Tale of Despereaux](https://readinglist.school/book/the-tale-of-despereaux) by Kate DiCamillo _(670L · Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Maine Student Book Award list (+3 more shared lists), same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy), and a close reading level (670L vs 740L).
- [Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone](https://readinglist.school/book/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone) by J.K. Rowling _(880L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of friendship, both on the Grand Canyon Reader Award (Arizona) — formerly the Arizona Young Readers Award list (+3 more shared lists), and same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy).
- [Hoot](https://readinglist.school/book/hoot) by Carl Hiaasen _(760L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of friendship, both on the Connecticut Nutmeg Book Award list (+1 more shared list), and a close reading level (760L vs 740L).
- [Out of My Mind](https://readinglist.school/book/out-of-my-mind) by Sharon M. Draper _(700L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of friendship, both on the Connecticut Nutmeg Book Award list (+5 more shared lists), and a close reading level (700L vs 740L).
- [Wonder](https://readinglist.school/book/wonder) by R.J. Palacio _(790L · Grades 3–7)_ — Shares themes of friendship, both on the Grand Canyon Reader Award (Arizona) — formerly the Arizona Young Readers Award list (+9 more shared lists), and a close reading level (790L vs 740L).
- [Number the Stars](https://readinglist.school/book/number-the-stars) by Lois Lowry _(670L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of friendship, both on the Maine Student Book Award list (+2 more shared lists), and a close reading level (670L vs 740L).
- [Because of Winn-Dixie](https://readinglist.school/book/because-of-winn-dixie) by Kate DiCamillo _(610L · Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of friendship, both on the Connecticut Nutmeg Book Award list (+10 more shared lists), and a close reading level (610L vs 740L).
- [Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy](https://readinglist.school/book/wings-of-fire-the-dragonet-prophecy) by Tui T. Sutherland _(720L · Grades 3–7)_ — Shares themes of friendship, both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list, and same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy).
- [Holes](https://readinglist.school/book/holes) by Louis Sachar _(660L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of friendship, both on the Grand Canyon Reader Award (Arizona) — formerly the Arizona Young Readers Award list (+8 more shared lists), and a close reading level (660L vs 740L).
- [The Graveyard Book](https://readinglist.school/book/the-graveyard-book) by Neil Gaiman _(820L · Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of found family, both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list, and same genre (Middle Grade Fantasy).

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