Books like Call me Isis by Gretchen Maurer

During World War II, a foster girl in Nazi Germany steals books to share with neighbors and a hidden Jewish man, proving literature’s power to nourish the soul amid darkness.

Annabeth, daughter of Athena, must overcome her fears and protect her Greek friends from the Roman camp during the quest to find the Mark of Athena.

In 1943 Copenhagen, ten‑year‑old Annemarie Johansen helps her Jewish friend Ellen Rosen escape Nazi persecution, learning courage and resilience while navigating war‑time hardships.

The final chapter of the Hero of Olympus saga, where demigods confront ancient prophecy, ghost‑haunted memories, and the looming battle between Greek and Roman forces.

A 1930s wartime tale of a blind French girl and a German boy whose lives intersect in occupied France, weaving themes of survival, friendship, and the moral choices people make amid World War II.

Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods offers a witty, informal guide to ancient mythology, written by the famed demigod himself.

Carter and Sadie Kane must stop the god Set after their father’s experiment at the British Museum unleashes danger, embarking on a globe‑spanning quest that uncovers family secrets and the ancient secret society of Egyptian gods.

Carter and Sadie Kane must destroy the chaos snake Apophis, but their quest is threatened by a powerful magician who might guide them to their deaths instead.

In 1941 Lithuania, fifteen‑year‑old Lina and her family are deported by the Soviets to a Siberian labor camp; through art and resilience they endure brutal conditions and strive to survive the long journey ahead.

A true‑story chronicle of the University of Washington’s 1936 eight‑oar crew, whose perseverance and teamwork led them to Olympic gold amid the Great Depression and the rise of Nazi Germany.

In World War II, four refugees—descendants of a Royalist, a German Jesuit, a Jewish family, and a Polish munitions factory worker—board the doomed MV Wilhelm Gustloff in a desperate bid for survival.

A 1943 British fighter pilot crash-lands in Nazi‑occupied France and recounts her daring escape, espionage, and friendship to a young French woman while concealing her true mission.

Pierce Oliviera, a 17-year-old girl in the Underworld, finds herself trapped and pursued by the Furies, ancient Greek goddesses of vengeance, while her father and brother must navigate their own struggles in a world where death is not permanent and love is forbidden by the gods of the Underworld. Pierce must use her wit and quick thinking to escape the Furies and prevent her family from meeting a similar fate, while uncovering the truth behind her imprisonment and the dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of the Underworld. A thrilling tale of love, fate, and the battle between good and evil, set against the backdrop of ancient Greek mythology, with elements of supernatural horror and family drama. Pierce is determined to prove her innocence and reclaim her place in the world, while her loved ones struggle to find their way out of the chaos and confusion caused by her imprisonment. Pierce's journey to freedom is fraught with danger, but her determination to fight for her loved ones is matched only by her courage and wit, as she fights against the forces of darkness and the gods of the Underworld. In a world where death is not the only option, Pierce finds herself not only facing supernatural threats but also confronting her own past and the consequences of her actions, as she navigates a treacherous landscape of deceit, lies, and forbidden love, with the fate of her family hanging in the balance. Pierce's story is one of hope and determination, as she fights for her loved ones and proves that love is stronger than any obstacle.

During the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam, 17‑year‑old Hanneke secretly trades black market goods while grieving her boyfriend’s death and shielding her parents from the harsh reality of wartime life.

When 17‑year‑old Lilliana visits the Metropolitan Museum of Art, she meets a reawakened Egyptian prince who summons her to aid in restoring his brothers and preventing the shape‑shifting god Seth from conquering the world.

An illustrated guide that introduces young readers to the pantheon of ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, exploring their roles, symbols, and stories in a concise, age‑appropriate format.

Psyche’s extraordinary beauty angers the goddess Venus, who sends Cupid on a mission of revenge, setting a timeless tale of love, jealousy, and redemption in a mythic world.

A young goat‑boy named Thialfi accidentally aids a giant in stealing Thor’s hammer, compelling the god to embark on a quest to retrieve it—while Thialfi offers his unlikely help along the way.

A 16‑year‑old half‑Sphinx named Isadora flees the turmoil of her divine family and moves to San Diego, hoping a new life will untangle her ties between godly lineage and mortal expectations.

When Lily steps into the Egyptian Afterlife, she must rescue her friend Amon and stop the deadly Devouror of the Underworld from tearing the world apart.

In 2136 A.D., settlers on the planet Isis live under a tyrannical ruler, having lost their ancestral technology and fallen back into a society governed by myths and taboos.