Let’s Go, Pegasus!
A Greek Myth
Retold and Illustrated by Jean Marzollo
Perseus’ mom, Danae, is chosen by the evil king to be his bride. Not wanting Perseus to get in the way, the king
sends him on a mission to kill Medusa, a Gorgon monster with snakes for hair. Wanting to save his mother, Perseus
makes a deal with the king: if he kills Medusa and brings back her head, the king will agree to leave Perseus’
mother alone. With the help of Athena and Hermes, Perseus sets off to kill Medusa and save his mother from a fate
worse than death.
Story-telling has always been the most treasured of art forms since the early eras of human civilization. Jean
Marzollo brings story telling to a whole new level, though, with this book from her series of Greek Myths retold
in colorfully illustrated ways. Using both narration and dialogue, Marzollo gives her readers a chance to not only
follow along in the adventure but also learn more about the true meaning behind why these myths were created in the
first place. I have become a huge fan of her series because of this book and strongly recommend it for anyone
interested in seeing unique perspectives on classic myths! |
The Book |
Little, Brown and Company |
July 12, 2006 |
Hardcover |
0-316-74136-1 |
Children’s Fantasy - Ages 9-12 |
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The Reviewer |
Carisa Weeaks |
Reviewed 2006 |
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