Books like Gateway to the Gods by Katherine Applegate
In *Gateway to the Gods*, ordinary New York teens April, Jalil, David, and Christopher are dragged into Everworld, a vivid portal that blends ancient myth with futuristic danger. There they find themselves on Mount Olympus, fighting alongside Zeus against an alien army. Survival depends on their instincts and the practical skills they learned at home, but even familiar comforts can become deadly in this strange, ever‑shifting realm. As the adventure escalates, the children must navigate impossible landscapes, confront legendary creatures, and keep their wits about them to return home.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Katherine Applegate
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