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Greek Myths

Olivia E. Coolidge (1949)

Subgenre
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages276 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10+

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageNone

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsEnsemble Cast

Synopsis

Retelling of familiar myths about nature and people under the following headings: Stories of the gods; Loves of the gods; Early history of mankind; Men's rivalry with gods; Love stories of the heroes; Adventure stories; Great heroes.

Is Greek Myths appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This retelling of classic Greek myths contains moderate mythological violence (battles with monsters, gods' punishments, deaths) and mild romantic content (affairs of the gods, love stories). The retellings present ancient stories faithfully but accessibly for middle-grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder, kidnapping, captivity, death, and animal death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Kids who love adventure stories will enjoy these classic tales of heroes battling monsters, gods meddling in human affairs, and epic quests.

Tags

Mythology RetellingClassical LiteratureEducational FantasyAncient Greece