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Genre: Myth
How the Sea Began: A Taino Myth
The gourd containing the bow and arrow of the great departed hunter Yayael produces a torrent of water that becomes the world’s ocean.
Other Descriptors: Folklore, Primary (Gr. K-3), Puerto Rico Themes: Legend, Ocean, Taino Indians Leave a comment
Mythological Creatures: A Classical Bestiary
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 [...]
Other Descriptors: Greece, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Nonfiction Themes: ancient Greek world, Creativity, God, Goddess, imaginary creature, Imagination, Legend, Mythology Leave a comment
Voyage of the Snake Lady
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 [...]
Other Descriptors: Greece, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8) Themes: Achilles, Amazon, ancient Greek world, Friendship, Horse, Revenge, slavery, Survival, wild horse, woman warrior Leave a comment
The Gorgon’s Gaze
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.
Other Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Greece, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8) Themes: Environment, Friend, gorgon, Greek Mythology, Human-animal communication, mythical creature, protection, secret society, Supernatural Leave a comment
Mines of the Minotaur
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.
Other Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Greece, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8) Themes: Friendship, Greek Mythology, Human-animal communication, mythical creature, secret society, Supernatural Leave a comment
Inside the Walls of Troy
Helen is renowned as the most beautiful woman in the world. Her divine beauty will lead her to a lifetime of adventure–from her kidnapping at age 12, through an arranged marriage, to a passionate affair that will ultimately bring about the Trojan War. Cassandra, the sister of Helen’s true love, has the gift, or curse, [...]
Other Descriptors: Greece, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) Themes: Adventure, Friendship, Gift, Kidnapping, Life, Love, Mythology, trojan, War, Women Leave a comment
Medusa Jones
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 [...]
Other Descriptors: Fantasy, Greece, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Primary (Gr. K-3), Scotland (UK) Themes: animal, bully, camping, Greek Mythology, hero, mythical creature, School, Self acceptance Leave a comment
Kwajo And The Brassman’s Secret
A tale of old Ashanti wisdom and gold. Kwajo lives in Ghana. Ghana is country in West Africa. The Ashantis live here. Many years ago, Ashanti was a powerful kingdom. Ashanti is also very influential in Ghana today. The Ashantis were and are famous as courageous warriors, able merchants and artists, above all as woodcarvers, [...]
Red Butterfly: How a Princess Smuggled the Secret of Silk Out of China
An enchanting tale of hidden beauty and fierce courage, retold in the style of T’ang Dynasty poetry and illustrated with charm and grace. A young Chinese princess is sent from her father’s kingdom to marry the king of a far-off land. She must leave behind her home of splendors: sour plums and pink peach petals [...]
Other Descriptors: China, Folklore, Poetry, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: China, Coming of age, Courage, princess, Secret, silk Leave a comment
On October 20, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., Rosemary Wells, illustrator and author of the preschool series Max and Ruby, will be at Worlds of Words physical location on the 4th floor of the College of Education at the University of Arizona.
The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm