Theme: mythical creature

Mines of the Minotaur

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

When an unknown entity forces Connie to create destructive storms, the head of the Chartmouth Chapter for the Society for the Protection of Mythical Creatures rescinds Connie’s membership, leaving her on her own to discover what is happening.

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The Gorgon’s Gaze

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Mallins Wood is home to the last surviving gorgon, and Col’s mother, the gorgon’s supernatural Companion, is determined to save it from encroaching development–even to the point of endangering Col and his best friend Connie, the most powerful Companion alive.

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Medusa Jones

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

In ancient Greece lived a little girl called Medusa Jones. Medusa was a Gorgon, but apart from that, pretty normal. So she has snakes for hair instead of gorgeous blond ringlets like Cassandra. So her best friend is half horse. Is that any reason for the popular kids to be SO mean? Medusa’s sure the [...]

Descriptors: Fantasy, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myth, Primary (ages 6-9), Scotland (UK) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment