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Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters
192 pp.
| National |
October, 2011 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4263-0844-4$24.95
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-0845-1$33.90
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4-6
Illustrated by
Christina Balit.
Napoli follows Greek mythology's evolution from its creation story and elemental early deities to the psychologically resonant lives of later heroes. Her language is animated and thoughtful, her characters fully equipped with histories and emotions that propel their behavior. Twenty-five deities and mortals get full chapters that include Balit's gloriously star-spangled double page–spread portraits--boldly expressive, large-eyed, muscled figures in a handsome saturated palette. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2012