Adam Blade is best known for delivering exactly what many young fantasy readers want most: fast chapters, dangerous creatures, clear-cut heroism, and a constant sense of forward momentum. Through the hugely popular Beast Quest books, Blade introduced readers to a formula that works brilliantly for middle grade audiences—one brave hero, one terrifying beast, one urgent mission, and plenty of action along the way.
If you enjoy Adam Blade, the authors below offer a similar mix of accessible fantasy, memorable worlds, exciting battles, magical creatures, and page-turning adventure. Some lean more toward mythology, some toward humor, and some toward darker fantasy, but all are strong next picks for readers who want more quests after finishing Beast Quest.
Erin Hunter—actually a shared pen name used by multiple writers—is an excellent recommendation for readers who love Adam Blade’s brisk pacing and high-stakes storytelling. Like Beast Quest, these books are built around loyalty, survival, rivalries, and dangerous confrontations, making them especially appealing to readers who want one more chapter every time they stop.
Their bestselling series Warriors follows clans of wild cats living by a strict code in a forest full of threats, prophecies, and shifting alliances. The books feature strong group dynamics, frequent peril, and clear emotional stakes, making them a natural next step for young readers who enjoy action-driven fantasy with lots of conflict and courage.
Tui T. Sutherland writes adventurous fantasy that feels bigger and more complex than Adam Blade’s work while still staying highly readable and exciting. Her stories are packed with danger, prophecy, battles, and characters trying to live up to enormous expectations—elements that will feel very familiar to fans of monster-filled quest fiction.
Her standout series Wings of Fire takes place in a dragon-ruled world where young dragonets are drawn into wars, secrets, and destiny. If what you loved most about Adam Blade was the steady stream of fantastical threats and heroic missions, Sutherland offers that same momentum with richer character arcs and an even more expansive fantasy setting.
Rick Riordan is a perfect choice for readers ready to move from straightforward fantasy quests into mythology-based adventure. His novels share Adam Blade’s action-heavy energy, frequent monster encounters, and young heroes who are constantly thrown into dangerous situations with the fate of others resting on their shoulders.
In Percy Jackson & The Olympians, Greek myths come alive through a modern story full of monsters, magical weapons, prophecies, and epic journeys. Riordan’s voice is funnier and more sarcastic than Blade’s, but the underlying appeal is similar: heroic kids, nonstop danger, and a thrilling parade of enemies to overcome.
Brandon Mull writes fantasy that balances accessibility with imagination, making him a strong recommendation for readers who want to graduate from highly episodic quest stories into slightly larger, more layered adventures. His books have plenty of magical creatures, hidden dangers, and action scenes, but they also spend time developing the world and its rules.
His series Fablehaven begins with siblings discovering a secret preserve for magical beings, where satyrs, witches, demons, and enchanted artifacts create constant danger. Readers who liked the creature-focused appeal of Adam Blade will find a lot to enjoy here, especially the sense that every corner of the world might contain something wondrous—or deadly.
Joseph Delaney is a great fit for readers who liked the battle-against-dark-forces side of Adam Blade and are ready for something creepier. His writing is more atmospheric and intense, but it still centers on a young protagonist learning how to confront dangerous supernatural enemies one threat at a time.
His best-known series, published as The Last Apprentice in the U.S. and The Wardstone Chronicles in the U.K., follows Tom Ward as he trains to fight witches, boggarts, ghosts, and other sinister beings. The books offer a strong mix of apprenticeship, folklore, suspense, and monster-hunting, which makes them especially appealing to readers who enjoy fantasy with a darker edge.
John Flanagan is ideal for readers who enjoy Adam Blade’s themes of bravery, skill-building, and heroic missions, but want less magic and more strategy. His books are still fast-moving and adventurous, yet they often focus on cleverness, training, and resourcefulness rather than magical powers alone.
The Ranger's Apprentice series follows Will, an orphan who becomes apprentice to a mysterious ranger and learns scouting, archery, stealth, and battlefield tactics. These books are deeply satisfying for readers who like watching a young hero grow stronger over time, and the action is frequent enough to keep even reluctant readers hooked.
Eoin Colfer is a smart pick for readers who liked Adam Blade’s momentum but want a more playful, inventive tone. His stories move quickly, feature memorable fantastical enemies and allies, and combine adventure with humor in a way that keeps the books feeling fresh and unpredictable.
In Artemis Fowl, a criminal mastermind of a boy collides with a technologically advanced hidden fairy civilization. While this series is more scheming and witty than Beast Quest, it shares the same strong appeal for readers who love high-concept fantasy, escalating danger, and imaginative worldbuilding.
Cressida Cowell writes with more comedy and heart than Adam Blade, but readers who enjoy dragons, heroic challenges, and underdog protagonists will find plenty to love in her work. Her books are energetic, inventive, and full of creatures, clashes, and daring escapes.
The How to Train Your Dragon series follows Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a small and underestimated Viking boy trying to become the kind of hero his society expects. Unlike the film adaptation, the books are quirkier, wilder, and more episodic, with lots of dragon lore and survival-driven adventure that should strongly appeal to young fantasy fans.
Angie Sage is a strong choice for readers who like quest fantasy but want a world with more spells, castles, magical systems, and eccentric side characters. Her storytelling remains approachable for middle grade readers while offering a richer, more layered magical setting than Adam Blade’s more action-first books.
Her series Septimus Heap, beginning with Magyk, follows a boy with extraordinary magical potential who becomes entangled in prophecies, palace intrigue, and dangerous enemies. Fans of Blade’s heroic adventures will appreciate the peril and momentum, while readers ready for more worldbuilding will enjoy sinking into Sage’s detailed magical universe.
Cornelia Funke brings a more lyrical and immersive style to children’s fantasy, but she still delivers the wonder, danger, and creature-centered adventure that Adam Blade fans often seek. Her books feel larger and more atmospheric, with vivid settings and strong emotional stakes.
In Dragon Rider, a silver dragon, a brownie, and a human boy set out on a quest to find a legendary refuge. The novel offers a classic journey structure, memorable fantastical beings, and a strong sense of wonder, making it an excellent recommendation for readers who especially loved the beast and creature elements in Blade’s work.
Shannon Messenger is a great next step for readers who want fantasy adventure with stronger emotional arcs, friendship dynamics, and a larger ongoing plot. Her books are packed with secrets, powers, training, and dangerous missions, all anchored by a young protagonist trying to understand her place in an unfamiliar world.
In Keeper of the Lost Cities, Sophie discovers that she belongs to a hidden elven society and possesses abilities that make her central to much bigger conflicts. While the series is more character-focused than Adam Blade’s novels, it shares the same core appeal of magical threats, brave young heroes, and escalating stakes.
Lisa McMann writes imaginative fantasy with a strong adventure engine, making her a good fit for readers who like fast plots and clear conflict. Her work often combines danger, discovery, and unusual magical concepts in ways that feel exciting without becoming hard to follow.
Her series The Unwanteds begins with a striking premise: children deemed useless by a strict society are sent away, only to discover a hidden world where creativity is a source of magic. Readers who like Adam Blade’s heroic struggles and fantasy battles will appreciate the accessible writing, inventive setting, and satisfying sense of rebellion and courage.
Chris Colfer offers a more fairy-tale-infused style of fantasy than Adam Blade, but he captures the same sense of momentum and wonder that keeps younger readers engaged. His books are adventurous, humorous, and full of recognizable fantasy elements reimagined in lively ways.
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell follows twins Alex and Conner as they fall into a storybook world filled with witches, wolves, castles, and classic fairy-tale figures. For readers who enjoy magical journeys, frequent danger, and clearly drawn heroes and villains, Colfer’s series is an easy and entertaining recommendation.
Michael Scott is an excellent recommendation for readers who want to keep the quest-and-creature excitement of Adam Blade while moving toward older middle grade or early teen fantasy. His books are packed with legendary figures, magical battles, ancient powers, and a plot that rarely slows down.
The Alchemyst, the first book in The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, follows twins Josh and Sophie as they are swept into a hidden conflict involving immortal alchemists, monsters, and mythological beings from many traditions. Fans of Blade’s nonstop adventure will enjoy the urgency and scale, especially if they also like mythology.
Derek Landy is a terrific option for readers who want action-heavy fantasy with a sharper sense of humor and a slightly darker tone. His writing is witty, energetic, and cinematic, with memorable fight scenes and supernatural threats that escalate quickly from one book to the next.
In Skulduggery Pleasant, a young girl teams up with a wisecracking skeleton detective to take on sorcerers, monsters, and dangerous conspiracies. The series is more sarcastic and stylized than Adam Blade, but readers who love magical combat, bold heroes, and relentless adventure should find it hugely entertaining.
