Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
"All Medusa wants is to be more like her two sisters and the other kids in her class: immortal. As the only mortal at Mount Olympus Academy, Medusa is sick and tired of being surrounded by beautiful, powerful, immortal classmates. It isn't easy making friends, especially when you have snakes for hair and a reputation for being mean"--Information from amazon.com, viewed on Nov. 22, 2013.
Is Medusa the Mean appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
A gentle story about fitting in and self-acceptance set at a magical school. Medusa struggles with being different from her immortal classmates, perfect for discussing feeling left out and embracing differences.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include ableism.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy Medusa's adventure at a magical school with gods and goddesses as she tries to make friends and fit in.