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Loved The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan? Here are 8 books with the same pull, and why each one fits.

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8 books

  1. 1The Golden Compass

    The Golden Compass

    Philip Pullman

    Features young protagonists challenging ancient divine authorities in a mythologically rich world.

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  2. 2The Amulet of Samarkand

    The Amulet of Samarkand

    Jonathan Stroud

    Combines high-stakes magical warfare with a witty, sarcastic first-person narrator.

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  3. 3Fablehaven

    Fablehaven

    Brandon Mull

    Provides a large-scale war finale to a middle-grade modern fantasy series featuring mythical beasts.

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  4. 4The Ruins of Gorlan

    The Ruins of Gorlan

    John Flanagan

    Focuses on young warriors learning tactical warfare, discipline, and loyalty against greater odds.

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  5. 5Artemis Fowl

    Artemis Fowl

    Eoin Colfer

    Offers modern tactical action blended with hidden fantasy realms and humorous protagonists.

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  6. 6Skulduggery Pleasant

    Skulduggery Pleasant

    Derek Landy

    Blends urban fantasy, sarcastic banter, and escalating magical conflict in a contemporary setting.

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  7. 7Keeper of the Lost Cities

    Keeper of the Lost Cities

    Shannon Messenger

    Focuses on young protagonists navigating magical politics and dangerous prophecies.

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  8. 8Gregor and the Code of Claw

    Gregor and the Code of Claw

    Suzanne Collins

    Features a climactic urban siege and dark consequences of prophecy in a youth fantasy series.

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