by Nathaniel Nathaniel Hawthorne
First published 1994
Nathaniel Hawthorne brings the ancient legends of Greece to life in this enchanting collection. From the gorgon's petrifying gaze to the golden touch that turns all to gold, these timeless tales of heroes, monsters, and the capricious gods captivate young readers. With a lyrical, accessible style, Hawthorne weaves a magical world where the extraordinary is always just around the corner. At its heart, this "Wonder Book" celebrates the power of imagination to transform the mundane into the marvelous.
Genres: classics, fantasy, 19th-century
Vibes: lyrical, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, magical-realism
Setting: United States
119 pages · Paperback