The McElderry Book of Greek Myths

Walk among the gods and goddesses, men and monsters, in this enchanting volume of classic Greek myths! Here are twelve of the most beloved legends of Greek mythology, from Pandora and her dreaded box to Icarus with his wings of wax, and, of course, that greedy, gold-fingered King Midas. Vibrant art adds a fresh twist to this collection, giving today’s readers their own version of these timeless tales.

Eric A. Kimmel brings these adventures to life with language that is colloquial and easy to read. Pep Monserrat breathes beautiful modern colors and style into his paintings, even as he reinvents images from classical antiquity. Together they’ve created a masterpiece of mythology, perfect for young readers.

ISBN: 1416915346

PlainTales Comments: Getting the Greek myths right for younger children can be a challenge. We’ve found that it’s hard to strike the right balance between simplifying them too much and leaving in too much of the often very adult themes and violence found in the original stories. This collection does an excellent job in striking the right balance. PlainTales will be releasing our retold audio collection of Greek myths in the near future.