The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. Author interviews best kids stories books with girl characters fantasy. Authors work really hard on their books, and we love feedback even a few simple sentences would be. Theres something for every fan of mythology in this eclectic list of ya. Donna jo napoli is professor of linguistics at swarthmore college, mother of five, grandmother of five, and the author of more than 80 books for children and young adults.
See more ideas about my books, books and good books. Are there any adult greek mythology novels out there. Silver honor bookscalifornia reading associationcapitol choices 2012 list of noteworthy titles for children and teens2012 notable childrens booksalscthe new national geographic treasury of greek mythology offers timeless stories of greek myths in a beautiful new volume. But robert graves gives a definitive overview of greek mythology.
The best books on greek myths, as recommended by author lucy coats. The best mythologybased books for teens the ya shelf. Included are early creation stories and classic hero narratives with particular emphasis on the afterlife. For adults with more advanced knowledge for those already familiar with bulfinch, the next book to pick up is timothy gantz early greek myths, although this is a. A captivating guide to greek mythology, egyptian mythology, norse mythology. If its serious researchtype books on greek mythology, you wont find it here. If youre looking for ya books with greek myths tied in, you can try some of these series. Young adults my writing and reading life october 17, 2017. Young adult greek mythology score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Come and check out these and some of the other new books and materials or at least new to us for young adults added to our library collection. Best books for teens based on greek mythology urban epics. Greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. The 100 best youngadult books of all time were living in a golden age of youngadult literature, when books ostensibly written for teens are equally adored by readers of every generation.
And because i love them both equally, heres a list of ya mustreads for anyone who has ever worked their way through a great big collection of classic greek mythsand wished the stories were just a little bit longer. The percy jackson and the olympians series by rick riordan. If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy. Board books are best for babies and toddlers from ages newborn to 2 or 3. If youre still fascinated with greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or circe readalikes, youll find the best of them here for adults, teens, and kids alike. Heres a list of my favorite young adult books based on greek mythology. While her undergraduate major was mathematics and her graduate work was in linguistics, she has a profound love of mythology, folklore, and fairy tales. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
For more than a decade now, mythology has had a colossal resurgence in popular culture. While euripides and homer will never go out of style on school reading lists, students. The classic stories of mythology have been repeatedly mined for inspiration and reinterpreted for modern times, and have been an ongoing trend in young adult literature. Classic mythology and ya lit have more than a few things in common. It takes place mainly in modern day new orleans and is all about the power play between the gods.
If i remember anything about circe from my high school reading of the odyssey, its her ability to turn a group of unwanted house guests into. To our surprise, our recent list of ya books based on greek mythology has become one of the most popular on the site. The drama of myths are particularly wellsuited to provide the scaffolding for teenage stories, whether focused coming of age or romance and adventure. Site design dionne katinas site development by tinetrix, inc. Absolutely a great series and definitely worth a read. There are so many great books introducing greek myth and legend to young fresh minds, that its worth reminding ourselves of some of the many remarkable books are out there. What are some good greek mythology books for young adults. Ragnarok, kids and adults around the world are devouring every movie, tv show, and video game based in mythology. Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings associated with the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world and origins and significance of their own culture and ritual practices it is slowly and steadily becoming the center of attention for the people who show keen interest in having knowledge of the ancient people as the rich literature and dramatics. Its all the greek and atlantian gods, although others mythological races are rampant in the books. And since there are so many mythologybased books for ya readers. The lightning thief by rick riordan, starcrossed by josephine angelini, the last olympian by rick riordan. Picture books are generally great options for toddlers and for. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary illustrated edition.
Yes, as i am a childrens writer, i thought it was nice to put something in of that nature. But it will take several encounters, including a deadly. Given that we have particularly fond memories of burying ourselves in books about ancient egypt and egyptian mythology and virtually anything containing mummies, we thought it might be a good idea to do a round up of some young adult and middle grade novels dealing with these. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. Kids books with modern mythology and legends middle.
To help you find the right books for you and your young reader, weve compiled a list of the best kids books about greek and roman mythology. Many of these wonderful books with greek mythological themes are often accompanied by fantastic illustrations making them great for the imaginative minds of kids and teenagers. To be truly familiar with greek mythology, you really should know a good portion of the allusions ovid makes. But, for those of us wanting to dig a little deeper, there are some amazing books on mythology to discover and devour. If you want a fun take on greek myths, try the mythlopedia books by steven otfinoski. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. Theyre actually written to introduce kids to the myths, but its done up in such. Greek mythology for young adult readersbook suggestions. This pageturner brings the furies of greek mythology to the modern.
Adeyemis ya novel does a brilliant job of drawing from mythology, religion, and modern culture to create a new storytelling universe that feels both timeless and shockingly relevant. Our list includes board books, picture books, and chapter books. Best greek mythology books to read for adults and kids. Currently, the best greek mythology book is the timeless tales of gods and heroes. The third book youve chosen is ithaka, by adele geras, which is aimed at young adults. Enjoy 80 of the worlds greatest myths and characters, from the gods of greek mythology to the norse heroes, in this attractive volume. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
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