Demigods and Monsters
by Rick Riordan
Middle grade · ages 9–12 · grades 4–7 · 740L · 208 pages · 2008
Why we'd hand it over
The gold standard entry point for myths, quests, and kids who love witty protagonists — the ADHD/dyslexia angle feels earned, not decorative, and Riordan's voice carries slow readers through.