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Title details for Perseus by Geraldine McCaughrean - Available

Perseus

by Geraldine McCaughrean
Cynthia Bishop
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His mother was a human princess. His father was none other than Zeus, the king of the gods. But fate has a way of twisting things, and now to save his mother from a dreadful marriage Perseus must undertake a perilous quest. Along the way the young hero will encounter a wealth of wonders, including a magic helmet, a flying horse, a dreadful sea serpent, and a gorgon whose gaze turns all who look upon her to stone. He will also discover that beyond the schemes of treacherous humans and interference of jealous gods lies another matter, that of fate itself, and the question of whether any man can escape his destiny . . . With her trademark grace and wit, Geraldine McCaughrean has re-imagined and illuminated one of the greatest adventure stories of all time, bringing this ancient tale to vivid life for a new generation.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Heroes

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 17, 2011

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781936223244
      • File size: 100226 KB
      • Duration: 03:28:48

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.7
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      The popularity of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series has created strong interest in the Greek myths, and McCaughrean's retelling of the story of Perseus is full of the adventure and details that eager learners crave. Cynthia Bishop's even narration anchors the many twists and turns of Perseus's life, beginning with the foretelling of his birth and continuing through his childhood and famous adventures with Medusa, Pegasus, and Poseidon's fearsome sea monster. The actors who portray Perseus, Dana (his mother), and Andromeda (his wife) enliven the action with their expressive readings, and the actors who portray the oracle, Medusa, and King Polydectes are convincing in their menace. The resulting performance makes the mythical both real and memorable. A.F. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.7
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)

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