The Random House Book of Greek Myths (Random House Book of...) by Joan D. Vinge


The Random House Book of Greek Myths (Random House Book of...)
Title : The Random House Book of Greek Myths (Random House Book of...)
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ISBN : 0679823778
ISBN-10 : 9780679823773
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 160
Publication : First published October 12, 1999

Greek myths make up the very pillar of Western culture. But they are more than classic stories every child should know. They are rousing tales—rich in character, drama, and high adventure—that have captured readers through the ages. In The Random House Book of Greek Myths, Hugo Award-winning author Joan D. Vinge introduces the Greek gods and goddesses and retells fourteen favorite myths with wit, style, and compassion. This sophisticated but accessible collection is stunningly illustrated with paintings by Oren Sherman that evoke the mystery and majesty of ancient Greece. Perfect for readers of all ages.

The Random House Book of Greek Myths (Random House Book of...) Reviews

  • Lauren

    I enjoyed this book but not as much as this one I am borrowing from my teacher.( has different stories and characters)

  • Tracey

    This is a very easy version to begin teaching some of the myths that have shaped our lives and our culture in so many ways. I highly recommend it to parents of elementary-aged kids. It’s also good for any adults looking to just brush up on their knowledge of mythology.

  • Catriona

    I was thoroughly disappointed with this book. It was so tedious, and had absolutely no detail, whatsoever. I was very bored reading this book, as the information it gave was very simple, and I had already known all the stories within the book. The major highlight of this book was that there were small profiles of a few gods and goddesses, not very many, and even then, the highlights could have been improved! I was also disappointed with this book because of its high lack of content. This book looked so much bigger than it actually is. In actuality, this book had about 6 short stories, and 10 tiny profiles. I wish that the book had been longer (I could do longer!), with way more details in everything (like in the stories what did everybody look like? In detail, what did they do?), and cooler stories (come on. We all know Hercules!). If you are planning to read this book, I advise you to have low expectations, and furthermore, just don’t read it.

  • Lindsay

    I read this to educate myself on the classic stories of the Greek gods. I read quite a bit of English literature and Greek and Roman mythology frequently is mentioned in passing. I hope I will be able to remember who the author is mentioning now. :) This children's book gave me just enough information to get the story and it was a quick read.

  • Jocelyn Montalvo Cullum

    I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!

    http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/13808436

  • Kevin Keating

    Pretty cool book written for middle school level synopsizing most of the famous Greek myths. Nice illustrations.