First published 2016
Theseus descends into the dark labyrinth beneath Crete, hunting the monstrous Minotaur that devours young Athenians. Jason sails with his Argonauts toward the distant land of Colchis, seeking the Golden Fleece that hangs in a sacred grove. Proserpina picks flowers in a sunlit meadow before Pluto drags her down to his underworld kingdom, leaving her mother Ceres to search the earth in desperate sorrow. These heroes and heroines navigate a world where gods meddle in mortal affairs and brave deeds can change the fate of kingdoms. Hawthorne transforms the classic tales of ancient Greece into stories that speak to children, preserving the adventure and wonder while softening the violence of the originals. Each myth pulses with the same magic that has captivated readers for centuries.
Genres: classics, 20th-century, adventure, 19th-century, ancient
Vibes: emotional, lyrical, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: adventure, found-family, quest
Setting: Crete, Colchis
Period: Ancient Greece
100 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform