Treasury of Greek Mythology, Donna Jo Napoli
Treasury of Greek Mythology, Donna Jo Napoli
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Treasury of Greek Mythology
Classic Stories of God, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters

Author: Donna Jo Napoli

Narrator: Christina Moore

Unabridged: 2 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 12/07/2012


Synopsis

Named a School Library Journal Best Book and a Eureka! Silver Honor Book, Treasury of Greek Mythology from award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli introduces a new generation to the enthralling tales of ancient Greece. From Zeus and Apollo to Perseus and Medusa, the mythical figures presented here are sure to capture the imagination of young listeners everywhere.

About Donna Jo Napoli

Donna Jo Napoli is the acclaimed and award-winning author of many novels, both fantasies and contemporary stories. She won the Golden Kite Award for Stones in Water in 1997. Her novel Zel was named an American Bookseller Pick of the Lists, a Publishers Weekly Best Book, a Bulletin Blue Ribbon, and a School Library Journal Best Book, and a number of her novels have been selected as ALA Best Books. She is a professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Laura on March 04, 2015

Totally awesome--I love everything about it and could not imagine Greek mythology being explained better. So much better than other high-rated books. The artwork is stellar but what I appreciate most is the story-telling approach. The intro briefly explains how all people and society's try to make se......more

Goodreads review by Alanna on November 21, 2012

The only thing that saves this from getting only one star is the fabulous illustrations. The text is terrible, poorly researched, biased and down right infuriating. What a waste of such wonderful illustrations!......more

Goodreads review by Abigail on October 14, 2020

American author Donna Jo Napoli and British illustrator Christina Balit, whose other collaborations include books on ancient Egyptian and Norse Mythology, the stories of the Bible, and the Arabian Nights, here focus on the world of Greek mythology. Beginning with Gaia, and the creation of the world,......more

Goodreads review by aileen | ✾ on July 21, 2022

Well, this could have been better. Most of the stories, especially those about the gods, were too short and completely different from what I’ve read in other history books. I‘m no expert, of course, and clearly this was made for a younger audience, so I‘m trying not to be too critical.......more

Goodreads review by Utena on June 20, 2017

Real Rating: 1.5 I have always had a love for mythology especially anything Greek/Roman mythology. When my friend brought this to my attention, I was excited. I could not wait to crack open this book and dive into the world of mythology. Unfortunately I was disappointed by the lack of research this bo......more