by Grandma's Treasures (reissuer)
First published 2018
At Tanglewood, a storyteller gathers children around him to share the ancient tales of Greece. King Midas learns that his golden touch brings more curse than blessing. Pandora's curiosity unleashes troubles upon the world from her mysterious box. Perseus faces the deadly Medusa, whose gaze turns mortals to stone. Hercules undertakes his legendary labors of strength and courage. The gods and heroes of Mount Olympus come alive through these retellings, each story unfolding as entertainment for the young audience. Hawthorne transforms classical mythology into accessible adventures that capture the wonder and wisdom of the original legends while speaking directly to children's imaginations.
Genres: classics, mythology, fantasy, greek-mythology, ancient
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, retelling
Setting: Mount Olympus, Tanglewood
Period: Ancient
172 pages · Hardcover · Lulu.com