Friday, October 15, 2010

Little Dixie Dispatch: Mythology

Mythology

¨ “The Last Olympian” by Rick Riordan (2009)
     While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time.

¨ “Odd and the Frost Giants” by Neil Gaiman (2009)
      An unlucky twelve-year-old Norwegian boy named Odd leads the Norse gods Loki, Thor, and Odin in an attempt to outwit evil Frost Giants who have taken over Asgard.

· “Egyptian Myths” by Kathy Elgin (2009)
     This book provides a brief introduction to early Egyptian civilization, a retelling of eighteen Egyptian myths, and a who's who of characters.

· “The McElderry Book of Greek Myths” by Eric Kimmel (2008)
     A collection of twelve Greek myths from Pandora to Icarus to King Midas. A collection of twelve Greek myths from Pandora to Icarus to King Midas.

· Key of Valor” by Nora Roberts (2004)
     The gods have assigned a quest to each of three mortal women. The keys to light and knowledge have been found. Now Zoe, a struggling single mom, must past the final test and find the key of valor. 


All of these books can be found at your local Little Dixie Regional Library
Come in or call us for more information.

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