Oh my gods greek mythology book

Oh my gods a great story about finding yourself and love even though she might not no her heritage she learns a lot about friendship as well, this is a terrific story about gods and goddesses, and im very picky about books but this one i had trouble putting down. Meet zeus, father of the greek gods and learn that the romans knew him as jupiter, norse freyja, goddess of love, beauty, war and death, and egyptian bastet, goddess of cats, along with many others. Presents a guide to greek mythology, providing profiles of gods and goddesses along with information on monsters, heroes, and the underworld. If phoebe castro can keep her grades up and have another stellar crosscountry season, her dream of attending usc with her best friends is. Women of all ages would have a great time reading this book. Kate mcmullan has crafted a series called mythomania that puts a modern spin on each of the greek gods and goddesses. In fact, i dont think theres ever been a greek mythologybased novel with a black british female protagonist, so this is a monumental step towards mending the diversity problem in childrens and ya young adult publishing. In fact, i dont think theres ever been a greek mythology based novel with a black british female protagonist, so this is a monumental step towards mending the diversity problem in childrens and ya young adult publishing. The oh my gods a lookitup guide to the gods of mythology is a 128 page book about most of greek gods, like zeus and poseidon, titans, like cronus, and other creatures, like pan. Mythlopedia, a fourbook series of lookitup guides to classical greek mythology, takes a humorous and kidfriendly approach to a complex subject. This comingofage novel combines an authentic feel for modern london and a wonderfully funny and masterfully controlled transportation of the ancient greek gods into the contemporary world. Olympus, she discovers her new classmates are gods and mythological creatures are actually realas if junior high. Greek mythology meets the modern age in this riveting and educational series complete with profiles, headshots, sidebars and more.

The book follows the character of phoebe, a young runner who discovers that the school shes attending is full of family and relatives of greek gods and goddesses. A modern retelling of greek and roman myths ebook written by philip freeman. Mythology is an informationpacked introduction to greek roman, norse and ancient egyptian mythologies. Oh and everyone at the school, including her new stepfather, are descendants of greek gods.

While it is too readerfriendly to be a reference book, it is just the book to dip into. Megan e bryant presents a guide to greek mythology, providing profiles of gods and goddesses along with information on monsters, heroes, and the underworld. I think i was expecting a lot, and it didnt hit my expectations. Voya 17yearold phoebe castro is a star crosscountry athlete. Presents a guide to greek mythology, providing profiles of gods and goddesses along with information on monsters, heroes, and the underworld accessrestricteditem. Its so not for me, i cant relate to anything in this book, however. But as soon as i started this book, i knew i was going to be disappointed.

Oh my gods a lookitup guide to the gods of mythology megan e. The only part of the book i believe that can help anyone is the horrible prank that the mean girls played on the main character. When phoebes mother remarries and sweeps her off to greece, she finds herself in an exclusive school attended exclusively by the descendants of greek gods. So after reading the first and second book in the percy jackson. She has to leave behind her best friends and her future plans as she struggles to find her place a school for the descendants of greek gods. Jun 17, 2009 best first book launch goes to blue willow bookshop, here in houston, texas. Buy oh my gods a lookitup guide to the gods of mythology mythlopedia by megan e. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading oh my gods. This book is intended for teens and i am by no means a teen, but i found it fun, interesting, and totally relateable. If phoebe castro can keep her grades up and have another stellar crosscountry season, her. It was like a hogwarts for the teen descendants of greek mythology.

A modern retelling of greek and roman myths kindle edition by freeman, philip. Based on content from grolier encyclopedias, mythlopedia presents the superstars of greek mythology from mighty olympians to slithering serpents along with the myths that put them in the pantheon. Olympus, she discovers her new classmates are gods and mythological creatures are actually realas if junior high isnt hard enough. Theres a short glossary of greek gods and monsters along with a pronunciation guide in the back of the book which is great for kids who dont yet know whos who in the world of the greeks. From have a hot time, hades to phone home, persephone. Oct 04, 2011 this is an example of a kidlit young adult successful query letter for author tera lynn childss debut oh.

I feel that this book is a good book for your kids to look in. When youre running against teammates with superpowers, dealing with a stepsister from hades, and nursing a crush on a. This is the epitome of girlie ya preteen issues with the element of greek mythology. Oh my gods is a contemporary retelling of some of the most popular myths by philip freeman, a noted classicist. From acclaimed writer and scholar philip freeman, a contemporary retelling of classic greek and roman mythology. Based on content from grolier encyclopedias, mythlopedia presents the superstars of greek mythology from mighty olympians to slithering serpents along with the myths that put. A lookitup guide to the gods of mythology book book details.

Gods, by tera lynn childs your high school experience might not have been easy, but at least you werent surrounded by actual gods. When phoebes mom marries a greek principal of a greek school she realizes that mythology is real. The story is wellpaced and the authors voice is light but confident. It was a classic tale of fitting in with an unexpected twist. Oh my gods a lookitup guide to the gods of mythology. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Oh my gods paperback by philip freeman and other mythology books. Oh my gods is a contemporary retelling of some of the most popular myths by. The descendants of greek gods and goddesses have a school on a secret island in order to be educated and learn to c. Gods book santa clara county library bibliocommons. Oct 16, 2019 its hard to believe that its been more than ten years since the first book in the oh.

A lookitup guide to the gods of mythology 9781606310588 by bryant, megan e. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read oh. When phoebes mom returns from greece with a new husband and moves them to an island in the aegean, phoebes plans for her senior year and track season are ancient history. However the book was interesting and i learned a few new things, e.

I can honestly say that if you are an 11 year old girl and you want an easy read and a one sided romance story or want to know how to fit into a new school and you have descendant blood of a greek god, then this book speaks to you. Even though the book is textbooklike and written by a professor, most of the. Philip freeman is the qualley professor of classics and chair of the classics department at luther college in decorah, iowa. These tales of errant gods, fantastic creatures, and human heroes are brought to life in fresh and modern versions. Think of it as a cross between maureen johnson our main character, phoebe, is marooned of sorts on a greek island when her mother remarries, and she has to figure out the new life changes and rick riordan except the high school shes now attending is populated with descendants of greek gods. Bryant, and is only one of a series of books in the scholastic series, meant for late elementary or junior high school students.

A modern girls comedic odyssey in a school filled with the descendants of greek gods. In real life, helen is a dorky goddess living in modern london with her. Greek mythology is clearly my thing, so when i found out this book was about greek gods but in the contemporary world, living among us, i was thrilled. If it isnt hard enough being the new kid in school, phoebes classmates are all descendents of the greek gods. When her mother suddenly decides to marry a nearstranger, phoebe, whose passion is running, soon finds herself living on a remote greek island, completing her senior year at an ancient high school where the students and teachers are all descended from gods or goddesses. Megan has written dozens of books for kids, but the tiny geniuses is. Daulaire is still on my librarys shelf and its still just as dusty. Oh my gods a lookitup guide to the gods of mythology by. Greek mythology hall of famers meet the modern age in a new series that brings the superstars of greek myth to life with stories that put them in the pantheon. Most greek mythology ya books focus on the persephone and hades. They have even taken to saying, oh my gods when anything goes wrong, so when i saw this introductory level, scholastic book, i knew they would enjoy flipping through the pages and reading about the. A modern retelling of greek and roman myths reprint by.

Mythlopedia, a four book series of lookitup guides to classical greek mythology, takes a humorous and kidfriendly approach to a complex subject. Oh my gods is best when it tackles longer narratives such as the labors of hercules, the fall of troy and the voyages of odysseus and aeneas, near the end of the book. College, has written a thoroughly delightful book, telling once again the myths. A modern retelling of greek and roman myths philip. It includes what their symbols are, some of their fun facts, and information on them. Ive loved greek mythology since 1958, when my grandmother dusted off daulaires book of greek myths for me. Megan e bryant an introduction to the greek gods and goddesses. Oh my gods book by philip freeman official publisher.

The gods themselves dont really make an appearance, but their mythology and influence are all over this cute tale. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Greek mythology books non fiction its all greek to me. A modern retelling of greek and roman myths freeman, philip on. I think i was expecting a lot, and it didnt hit my.