Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Summary
Disney+‘sPercy Jackson & The OlympiansTV adjustment has been well - take in thus far , making it challenging to debate 10 more young grownup / children ’s fancy Word serial that deserve an adaptation of their own . ThePercy Jackson & The Olympiansshow has been extol for its allegiance to the source cloth , thanks in large part to the affair ofPercy Jacksonauthor , Rick Riordan . The show ’s achiever make it overwhelmingly likely thatPercy Jackson & The Olympiansseason 2will happen .
WhilePercy Jacksonseason 1 ’s endingmakes the prospect of a second season exciting , the melodic theme that this show ’s achiever could conduce to more Quran - to - TV adaptations in this genre is even more exciting . Fantasy is one of the most popular genres in the untested grownup age - group , and the best of these series are gratifying for both kids and adults . With that in mind,10 children ’s fantasy books stand out as excellent candidates for a goggle box adaptation .
Percy Jackson and the Olympians include many monsters , creatures , species , and races from the world of Greek mythology in its opening time of year .
10Fablehaven — By Brandon Mull
Includes five novels and a five-novel sequel series
Fablehavenis ayoung adult enfranchisement that deserves a TV adjustment after Percy Jacksonmore than almost any other series . Fablehavenis centered around sib , Kendra and Seth Sorenson , who find out while visiting their grandparent that their home is a secret preserve for magical creatures . Kendra and Seth then embark on a serial of missions to protectFablehavenfrom dark forces . This implausibly creative series is full of unique magical creatures that would be a joy to see on - screen , and the riveting story is suitable for adults and kids alike , making it a solid candidate for a TV serial publication .
Schaffer Studios purchase the rights toFablehavenin 2012 and has plan to make a film adaptation of the first novel .
9Magnus Chase And The Gods Of Asgard — By Rick Riordan
Includes three novels
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgardis another series byPercy Jackson ’s Rick Riordan , this one focused on Norse mythology rather than Greek . Much like thePercy Jacksonseries , Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgardis full of intriguing character and fascinating information about ancient mythology . It has a likewise entertaining story , and even take place in the same universe asPercy Jackson , meaning a TV show adaptation could potentially connect to the new Disney+ serial publication . establish onPercy Jackson ’s success , aMagnus Chaseadaptation seems extremely probable .
8Pendragon: Journal Of An Adventure Through Time And Space — By D.J. MacHale
Includes 10 novels
Pendragonis a 10 - novel series that follows young Bobby Pendragon , who begins rail with his uncle to become a " Traveler . " Travelers are immature warriors who travel through wormhole to fight against an evil daemon visit Saint Dane . Bobby becomes an accomplished Traveler , baffle Saint Dane in every novel and embracing his destiny of becoming the lead Traveler . This unbelievably popular series has the consummate bodily structure to become a serialized dramatic play , and it has plenty of nuanced characters and compelling storylines that would wreak utterly for a TV show .
7Inkheart — By Cornelia Funke
Includes four novels
Inkheartis another not bad youthful grownup / kid ’s phantasy serial that would make for an intriguing television receiver show . The series follow the protagonist , Meggie Folchart , who memorize she has the power to bring in book characters to aliveness by read the words aloud . Inkheartis a extremely spat series , remembered for its creative premise and captivating yard . In 2008,Inkheartwas adapted as a motion-picture show , but it underachieve , receiving mixed reviews from critics and barely managing to break even at the box office . This amazing series merit to be redeemedby a to the full committed television receiver serial .
6Redwall — By Brian Jacques
Includes 22 novels and two picture-books
Redwallis an iconic minor ’s fantasy serial about a group of anthropomorphic creature living in a land know as Mossflower Wood . A TV adaptation ofRedwallbegan in 1999 and endure three seasons , but the progress in modern animation technique make a reboot well - worth it . The right toRedwallwere evolve by Netflix in 2021 , and the cyclosis chopine is presently working on a lineament film and an inspire " result series " accommodate different parts of the serial publication . If things go well , Redwallcould eventually become a fully serialized tv set adaptation for Netflix .
5The Bartimaeus Sequence — By Jonathan Stroud
Includes three main novels and a prequel novel
The Bartimaeus Sequencefollows a teenage magician named Nathaniel , and his djinni , Bartimaeus . The serial publication is an alternative history of Earth , drastically changed by the existence of magic , ogre , and other spirits . This compelling story arrive at all sort of poignant historical observations , despite learn situation in a drastically altered version of realness . Its clever plot and layered characters would accommodate ideally in a boob tube adaptation , and its ambit and spectacle give it the potential to be a existent hit if it ever gets adapted .
In 2019 , Start Media acquired the film and goggle box rights toThe Bartimaeus Sequence , but no film or serial has since materialized .
4The Chronicles Of Prydain — By Lloyd Alexander
Includes five novels
The Chronicles of Prydainare pore around a younker name Taran , who embarks on a series of dangerous undertaking in the fabricated kingdom of Prydain . Disney currently holds the adaptation right to the serial and plans to adapt it into a series of motion picture . The project is in the earliest stages of development , and because Disney has yet to name a author , music director , or manufacturer , it ’s entirely possible that this project could pivot to a tv set serial publication , which would have a good chance of recreating Lloyd Alexander ’s improbably rich humankind .
Exclusive : Percy Jackson & The Olympians executive producer teases which character from the novels they are most excited to explore in time of year 2 .
3The Underland Chronicles — By Suzanne Collins
The Underland Chroniclesis a series of illusion novels write byHunger Gamesauthor , Suzanne Collins . The series is centered around a boy describe Gregor , who goes on legion risky venture in the " Underland , " a subterranean cosmos beneath New York City . LikeThe Hunger Games , The Underland Chroniclesreceived uniform praise from critics , andit vaunt many of the same qualities that makeThe Hunger Gamesgreat : nuanced type , fascinate storylines , and unique worldbuilding . weigh the massive achiever ofThe Hunger Gamesadaptations , The Underland Chroniclesis a great candidate for a telecasting adjustment .
2The Dark Is Rising Sequence — By Susan Cooper
The Dark Is Rising Sequenceis a five - novel unseasoned adult phantasy series that follows a conflict between the force of Light and Dark . Written by Susan Cooper , the serial draws on various northerly European mythologies to produce an fabulously complex and gripping public . The Dark Is Risinghas the CRO to become a breathless telly series , andits ambiguous characters would fit well in the modern world of phantasy . This is one of the most acclaimed young adult series ever write , and it ’s one of the Prime Minister candidates for a video adaptation .
A film adaptation ofThe Dark Is Rising(The Seekerin the U.S. ) was released in 2007 .
1The Land Of Stories — By Chris Colfer
Includes six books and an ongoing prequel series
The Land of Storiesseries follows Twin Falls Alex and Connor Bailey as they fall from their world into a land of fairy tales they used to study about . This magical serial has heap of admiration and imagination to pull audiences , and the visuals from the leger could make for some extravagant sets if it were adapted for TV.The Land of Storiesalso has a fascinating narration that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike , making it an even stronger candidate to be the next young adult tv set serial adjustment afterPercy Jackson & The Olympians .
20th Century Studios is currently developing a film adjustment of the firstLand of Storiesbook , The Wishing Spell .
