Theme: ancient Greek world

Damon, Pythias, and the Test of Friendship

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Outside of ancient Syracuse on the island of Sicily, there lived a cruel ruler named Dionysius.  He trusted no one.  Nearby lived two best friends, Damon and Pythias.  One day Pythias spoke out against Dionysius, who quickly ordered his execution, to take place in one month.  Pythias wanted to return to his elderly parents to [...]

Descriptors: Greece, Myth, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Voyage of the Snake Lady

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Since the fall of Troy, Myrina has built the Moon Riders into a strong and potent band of warrior women. But the son of Achilles is bent on revenge, and the Moon Riders are displaced from their home and fighting for their lives. Plagued with slavery, storms, shipwreck, and strife, the Moon Riders must accept [...]

Descriptors: Greece, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myth » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Mythological Creatures: A Classical Bestiary

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Tales about proud gods and goddesses, fabulous creatures, ferocious beasts, and brave heroes from the world of Greek mythology have captured the imaginations of readers, young and old, for centuries. From the fierce Chimera, who is part lion, goat, and serpent; to the magnificent Phoenix that rises from its own ashes; to the story of [...]

Descriptors: Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myth, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Pig Who Saved the World

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Continues the epic tale of Gyllus, a talking pig, as he and his friends, ex-priestess Sibyl and poet Homer, set off on the high seas in search of Circe, who can return Gryllus to his human state, but first they must free some captive gods and, perhaps, save the world again.

Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment