Genre: Myth

The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm

The year is 2194, and Tendai, his brother, and his sister — the children of Zimbabwe’s chief of security — have escaped from their father’s estate to explore the dangerous city of Harare. The Ear, the Eye and the Arm was a Newbery Honor Book, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an ALA Notable Children’s [...]
Other Descriptors: Fantasy, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12), Zimbabwe » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

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: , , » 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: , , , , , , , » 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 help [...]
Other Descriptors: Greece, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8) » Themes: , , , , , , , , , » 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: , , , , , , , , » 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: , , , , , » 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: , , , , , , , , , » 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 [...]
Other Descriptors: Fantasy, Greece, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Primary (Gr. K-3), Scotland (UK) » Themes: , , , , , , , » 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, [...]
Other Descriptors: Africa, Ghana, Primary (Gr. K-3) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

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: , , , , , » Leave a comment
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