Camp Half-Blood: The Wild Zone is the first book in a new series from the world of Percy Jackson, by Rick Riordan and Annabelle Oh. It came out on 29 September 2026, and Penguin Random House lists it for ages 10–14.
Is it a Percy Jackson book?
It’s set at Camp Half-Blood, but Percy isn’t the hero. Katie Kim, a daughter of Ares, and five new demigods dare to go into the camp’s forbidden Wild Zone.
What age is it for?
Penguin Random House says 10–14, a little older than the first Percy Jackson books. For the original series, see the Percy Jackson age guide.
Do they need to read Percy Jackson first?
It helps to know the camp, but the story is new. A child who loves the first Percy books will feel at home.
What’s next?
Book 2, The Rite of Aphrodite, by Rick Riordan and Kyle Lukoff, is due on 30 March 2027. Rick Riordan is also finishing the last book in Percy’s college-letters trilogy.
Questions parents ask
Is there a new Percy Jackson book?
Yes, a spin-off. Camp Half-Blood: The Wild Zone came out on 29 September 2026, set at Percy’s camp with new heroes.
What age is The Wild Zone for?
Penguin Random House lists it for ages 10–14.
When does Camp Half-Blood book 2 come out?
The Rite of Aphrodite is due on 30 March 2027.
