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Synopsis
Despite the warnings of her friends at Mount Olympus Academy, Persephone befriends bad-boy Hades, but following her mother's advice to "go along to get along" complicates her relationships with all of them.
Is Persephone the Phony appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
A lighthearted Greek mythology retelling featuring middle school social dynamics at Mount Olympus Academy. Persephone navigates peer pressure and the challenge of being true to herself while trying to please both her mother and her friends.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include manipulation and peer pressure.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy this fun twist on Greek mythology where goddess Persephone deals with friendship drama and deciding whether to befriend the misunderstood Hades despite what everyone else thinks.