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Lattimore, Deborah Nourse
2 Reviews
(4)
K-3
The one beautiful child of a hideous sea witch, vain Medusa brings about her own downfall in this abbreviated though action-packed retelling of the legend. After jealous Athena changes Medusa into a gorgon, the focus changes to Perseus's quest to slay her. The illustrations, painted in loud colors and patterns that swirl with snakes, hair, wind, and waves, make the pages very busy.
Reviewer: Pamela McCuen
(4)
K-3
Lattimore explores the use of undergarments around the globe and across history, noting that the loincloth has been almost universally used. Depicting everything from men's corsets to garter belt girdles, the lighthearted illustrations often show people in the context of their times. The use of flaps to peek under clothing is fun, though some of the flaps work better than others.
Reviewer: Suzy Schmidt
2 reviews
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