In the preparation of this book, the aim has been to present in a manner suited to young readers the greek myths that have been world favorites through the centuries, and that have in some measure exercised. Myths express our basic need to explain and preserve the story of life. Greek mythology is the precursor to modern religion. Greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. Yes, as i am a childrens writer, i thought it was nice to put something in of that nature. Authors work really hard on their books, and we love feedback even a few simple sentences would be amazing. I have a few books series in this genre that i love. Perhaps youve always wanted to read the aeneid, but havent found the time, energy, or patience to do so. Though greek myths have been quite common but still they are mentioned repeatedly in an inexhaustible manner with different interpretations and different way of communication. So i went with the first one that pop up in my head. Greek and roman mythology a to z childrens books, teen. So here are a few books about mythology to get you started.
Book pick for adults who love greek mythology mommies. An illustrated wall chart showing the legends, descent and relationships of the gods and heroes of greek mythology. The percy jackson series by rick riordan opened my eyes to greek mythology as a child and is recommend them to anyone. Greek mythology is the set of stories about the gods, goddesses, heroes and rituals of ancient greeks.
Adele is one of my favourite writers for children and teenagers. Aug 28, 2017 there are so many great books introducing greek myth and legend to young fresh minds, that its worth reminding ourselves of some of the many remarkable books are out there. This book from the percy jackson novel series is a fantasy novel for young adults, which is based on greek mythology. They have mostly covered thr common stories and the language is easy too. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read treasury of greek mythology. If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy. I was always interested in greek mythology and i knew my fair share of it, so these books fascinated me. Best greek mythology books to read for adults and kids. While euripides and homer will never go out of style on school reading lists, students. For adults with more advanced knowledge for those already familiar with bulfinch, the next book to pick up is timothy gantz early greek myths, although this is a 2volume reference work, rather than a book to read. The lightning thief by rick riordan, starcrossed by josephine angelini, the last olympian by rick riordan.
We bought this book to introduce our 5year old son to greek mythology while on a cruise around the greek islands. Check out even more mythology books for teens here. Greek mythology was part of the religion in ancient greece. Kids books with modern mythology and legends middle. Or perhaps you read the book in high school or college but want to revisit it. This guide lists selected myths and legends for children and young adults in cubberley education library. Aug 24, 2017 the classic stories of mythology have been repeatedly mined for inspiration and reinterpreted for modern times, and have been an ongoing trend in young adult literature. I recently reread all of them in a matter of days a few months ago.
This video contains paid promotion with disney book group. And since there are so many mythologybased books for ya readers. Folklore fairytale myth, romance, young adult tagged. In print for over fifty years, daulaires book of greek myths has introduced generations to greek mythologyand continues to enthrall young readers here are the greats of ancient greecegods and goddesses, heroes and monstersas freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive to. Nobodys princess princesses of myth series loved it greek mythology. Ithaka is part of a loose trilogy based on the odyssey, the iliad and the aeneid. Favorite greek myths soon the sky was a sheet of fl ame, the sea boiled, the earth trembled, and the forests took fi re and began to. The best books on greek myths five books expert recommendations. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. This list last updated in april of 2019 was written with the intention of helping you make that decision. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Jan 06, 2009 what are some great greek mythology fantasy books for young adult boys. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. It is a must read book in the library of people who depicts a keen interest in greek mythology.
Greek mythology for young adult readers book suggestions. These books can be read be tweens, teens, and young adults. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The greek myths reimagined greek mythology book for.
Greek myths for young children heather amery, jenny tyler, linda edwards on. They are perfect for the 49 year old maybe even older. Jul 22, 2019 greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. Heres a list of my favorite young adult books based on greek mythology. Spark an interest in greek mythology with these fabulous kids books that recount the classic stories or use them as inspiration for new and exciting tales. The greek myths retold stephen frys greek myths book 1, pdf epub read heroes, pdf epub read mythos. List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology. This pageturner brings the furies of greek mythology to the modern. Different people find greek mythology to be meaningful for different reasons. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Adeyemis ya novel does a brilliant job of drawing from mythology, religion, and modern culture to create a new storytelling universe that feels both timeless and shockingly relevant. A time came when many tribes of this aryan race moved on to other lands. This is a list of the best fantasy books related to greek mythology.
Favorite greek myths the darkness of night was a serpent, slain by their sungods arrows. Read the first chapter of greek and roman mythology a to z for free the creators about kathleen n. Although the collection does not make any grand claims, it invites us to seek the connections we might have overlooked. This collection of the bestknown of the greek myths has been carefully written to appeal to young. A child who shares her name with a greek god wants to learn more about the legends and history behind her name. Which ones are most deserving of your hardearned money. Donna jo napoli is professor of linguistics at swarthmore college, mother of five, grandmother of five, and the author of more than 80 books for children and young adults. Ancient greek mythology book for adults, modern telling of classical greek myths book, download pdf making history. The best mythologybased books for teens the ya shelf. Timeless tales of gods and heroes by edith hamilton. Best mythology books for kids and teens common sense media. Theres a bewildering array of books out there on greek mythology, especially at the beginner level. Below is a brief list of some notable young adult novels that focus on greek mythology and ancient greece.
While her undergraduate major was mathematics and her graduate work was in linguistics, she has a profound love of mythology, folklore, and fairy tales. Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for. Best books for teens based on greek mythology urban epics. I saw it listed somewhere along the way and thought it seemed up my alley as i always loved greek mythology as a kid. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. Each book in this ultrapopular graphic novel series features a different greek god or goddess, and will become an obsession for the greek mythology fans in every classroom. It was her debut novel and it won the orange prize. Classic mythology and ya lit have more than a few things in common. Poems of play and persistence speed interview with rebecca stead, author of the list of things that will not change. Daly is a published author of childrens books and young adult books.
Ingri and edgar parin daulaires book of greek myths. Sixteenyearold ariadnes whole life is curated and shared with the world. What are some of your favorite books that feature mythology. All cultures have mythologies that explain the origin of the world and the existence of good and evil, and when analyzed collectively, often. Choosing one book for this category was extremely hard for me.
Free greek mythology books for teens, free young adult paranormal romance series, young adult paranormal romance book, young adult love triangle trilogy, free greek mythology romance, supernatural greek myth love story, greek gods love story young adult. Greek mythology for young adult readersbook suggestions. Gods and goddesses in greek mythology mythology by michelle m. Has some very dark twists and a very powerful ending. Favorite greek myths classic books for children at. I have a few booksseries in this genre that i love. Myths and legends for children and young adults stanford. If youre still fascinated with greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or circe readalikes, youll find the best of them here for adults, teens, and kids alike.
These books are the best greek mythology books from past and present. If youre looking for ya books with greek myths tied in, you can try some of these series. The myths of the ancient greek heroes retold stephen frys greek myths book 2, pdf epub download. Greek mythology books appeal to readers of all ages, with some stunning retellings written for young adults.
It is a great book for beginners who want to get acquainted with greek mythology. Like circe, the cold is in her bones offers a chilling retelling of the backstory of another ostracized woman in greek mythology. Greek myths for young children book by heather amery. Some of them settled in the land we now call greece, taking with them their quaint stories of the sky and the clouds, of father dyaus. Given that we have particularly fond memories of burying ourselves in books about ancient egypt and egyptian mythology and virtually anything containing mummies, we thought it might be a good idea to do a round up of some young adult and middle grade novels dealing with these. Here are some lists of mythology books for teens on goodreads. The third book youve chosen is ithaka, by adele geras, which is aimed at young adults. Greek mythology meets the kardashians in emily robersons lifestyles of gods and monsters, a fresh, fastpaced debut young adult novel about celebrity culture, family dynamics, and finding love amidst it all. It uses some parts of greek mythology, but in a modern way. If you want a fun take on greek myths, try the mythlopedia books by steven otfinoski.
For a more informative and adult experience stephen frys m. Presenting ya retellings an epic infographic brought to you by epic reads. Ive just published a book on amazon called virgils aeneid retold f. Oct 21, 2019 the library of greek mythology is unique among other greek mythology books, as it is the only book to survive from classical antiquity. If its serious researchtype books on greek mythology, you wont find it here.
Its about a young princess rejecting an arranged marriage to her cousin, who instead chooses to run away with a wandering musician. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Lifestyles of gods and monsters emily roberson macmillan. Mar 04, 2015 percy jackson might have had two of the worst movies ever made, but the book series is still pretty spectacular, especially for young adults. The new national geographic treasury of greek mythology offers timeless stories of greek myths in a beautiful new volume. If you have ever had the pleasure to talk about classical mythology with a young reader, you will appreciate the value of this book and the discussion it fosters. Mar 24, 2019 the percy jackson series by rick riordan opened my eyes to greek mythology as a child and is recommend them to anyone. Read your way through this list of 162 young adult books that are all retellings or reimaginings of popular classic literature, myths, fairy tales and shakespearean plays. What are the best books on greek myths for young children. The name of the windthe wise mans fear by patrick rothfuss. Enjoy 80 of the worlds greatest myths and characters, from the gods of greek mythology to the norse heroes, in this attractive volume.
For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. Because of my morton toe also commonly known as greek feet, i have this likeness towards greek mythology. Reviews particularly tbbr book and reading recommendations, statements, and all other opinions expressed on reckless indulgence are not intended to offend. Theres something for every fan of mythology in this eclectic list of ya novels inspired by myths and legends. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers.
And because i love them both equally, heres a list of ya mustreads for anyone who has ever worked their way through a great big collection of classic greek mythsand wished the stories were just a little bit longer. The library of greek mythology presents greek mythology in its purest form, translated directly from ancient greek works for englishspeaking readers to enjoy. If you havent already read the iliad, the odyssey, and hesiods theogony, those are essentials for greek mythology. He adored these stories and found them entertaining as well as memorable. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary illustrated edition. What are some good greek mythology books for young adults. To our surprise, our recent list of ya books based on greek mythology has become one of the most popular on the site. The drama of myths are particularly wellsuited to provide the scaffolding for teenage stories, whether focused coming of age or romance and adventure. Myths, trojan war, schliemann, helen of troy, homer, classics, modern fiction, ancient greece, childrens books, dvds books about greek mythology. From immortal gods, goddesses, and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these greek mythology books for. Old greek stories james baldwin audiobook and ebook all. To be truly familiar with greek mythology, you really should know a good portion of the allusions ovid makes.
They also enhanced our trip by bringing ancient greece to life. Its called the song of achilles yes, this is by madeline miller who is an american academic. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary illustrated edition by edith hamilton and jim tierney 19 oct 2017. This graphic novel series is great for young people in grades 49.
Brought to life with lyrical text by awardwinning author donna jo napoli and stunning artwork by awardwinning illustrator christina balit, the tales of gods and goddesses such as zeus, aphrodite, apollo, and athena and. Jennifers writing is addicting by itself, but by adding greek mythology to this tale it became a huge win for me. Timeless tales of gods and heroes by edith hamilton ever since its original publication in 1942, edith hamiltons mythology has been widely seen as the quintessential introduction to greek mythology for adults, even as countless other introductions to the topic have come and gone. The perfect gift for greek mythology and history buffs, lovers of ancient greece, art aficionados, and devoted fans of stephen fry add it to the shelf with books like circe by madeline miller, norse mythology by neil gaiman, and mythology. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for.
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