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48 pp.
| Thomson/Kidhaven |
August, 2008 |
LibraryISBN 978-0-7377-4043-1$26.20
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4-6Monsters series.
These brief volumes will be appreciated by mythology fans. The texts describe the creatures' origins as well as giving examples from contemporary popular culture (e.g., J. K. Rowling's hippogriff). Illustrations ranging from historical artifacts to movie stills and book covers add interest to the somewhat dry writing. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Monsters titles: Centaurs, Griffins, and The Minotaur.