(3) 4-6 Myth-O-Mania series. Narrator Hades, Greek god of the Underworld, tells of Odysseus's travails as they "actually" happened after the end of the Trojan War. The titular hero, who is traditionally portrayed as a witty thinker, is here presented as more buffoonish than usual, in keeping with the series' humorous slant on these ancient myths. This is no stuffy retelling but a fresh take on an oft-told tale.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) 4-6 Myth-O-Mania series. In this latest series entry, narrator Hades, Greek god of the underworld, "tells it like it is" as he recounts events surrounding the Trojan War. McMullan occasionally strays from the source material, though the retelling's conceit allows for the transgressions. General silliness and humorous dialogue breathe some fresh air into these old tales.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) 4-6 Myth-O-Mania series. Using Hades as an observer and holder of the narrative thread, McMullan has rewritten famous Greek myths in a modern style. Plentiful humorous dialogue, including jokes, puns, and pop-culture references, ups the appeal. The author does take artistic license with the source material, but the core of the myths remains. Review covers these Myth-O-Mania titles: Get to Work, Hercules! and Nice Shot, Cupid!

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) 4-6 Myth-O-Mania series. Using Hades as an observer and holder of the narrative thread, McMullan has rewritten famous Greek myths in a modern style. Plentiful humorous dialogue, including jokes, puns, and pop-culture references, ups the appeal. The author does take artistic license with the source material, but the core of the myths remains. Review covers these Myth-O-Mania titles: Get to Work, Hercules! and Nice Shot, Cupid!

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Myth-O-Mania series. Illustrated by David LaFleur. Hades, ruler of the Underworld, is angered over being cast as the bad guy in ancient mythology. He strives to set the record straight in first-person narratives describing his jealous battles with Zeus and his relationship with the cell phone-carrying Persephone. This satiric spin presumes that readers know the original myths; if not, they may find the stories humorous but confusing. [Review covers these Myth-O-Mania titles: Have a Hot Time, Hades! and Phone Home, Persephone!.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Myth-O-Mania series. Illustrated by David LaFleur. Hades, ruler of the Underworld, is angered over being cast as the bad guy in ancient mythology. He strives to set the record straight in first-person narratives describing his jealous battles with Zeus and his relationship with the cell phone-carrying Persephone. This satiric spin presumes that readers know the original myths; if not, they may find the stories humorous but confusing. [Review covers these Myth-O-Mania titles: Have a Hot Time, Hades! and Phone Home, Persephone!.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta