Books like Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson reads as fast-paced, exciting. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Lost Hero

Rick Riordan · 2010

Same ya feel

51% genome match

Maximum Security (CHERUB)

Robert Muchamore · 2005

Both explore espionage

63% genome match

How to Steal a Dragon's Sword

Cressida Cowell · 2011

Both explore heroism & coming-of-age

64% genome match

Spy school

Stuart Gibbs · 2012

Both explore espionage

60% genome match

My brother is a superhero

David Solomons · 2015

Both explore heroism & responsibility

61% genome match

Dead on target

Franklin W. Dixon · 1987

Both explore espionage

58% genome match

Amari and the Night Brothers

B. B. Alston · 2021

Both explore family

55% genome match

Fablehaven

Brandon Mull · 2006

Both explore family

53% genome match

Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths

Bernard Evslin · 1967

Both explore heroism

54% genome match

Peter and the Starcatchers

Dave Barry · 2004

Both explore heroism

54% genome match

The Angel Experiment

James Patterson · 2001

Same ya feel

83% genome match

Exile

Shannon Messenger · 2012

Same ya feel

52% genome match