The drama of myths are particularly wellsuited to provide the scaffolding for teenage stories, whether focused coming of age or romance and adventure. Silver honor books california reading association capitol choices 2012 list of noteworthy titles for children and teens 2012 notable childrens books alsc the new national geographic treasury of greek mythology offers timeless stories of greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Aug 02, 2012 my son became a huge fan of greek mythology because of percy jackson, which turned our family on to looking for more great books on the topic. This list last updated in april of 2019 was written with the intention of helping you make that decision. Read the first chapter of greek and roman mythology a to z for free the creators about kathleen n. We bought this book to introduce our 5year old son to greek mythology while on a cruise around the greek islands. The best mythologybased books for teens the ya shelf. What are some good fiction novels on greek or roman mythology. Learn about centaurs, harpies and other creatures of greek mythology in this richly illustrated book. But it will take several encounters, including a deadly.
The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Ancient greek mythology, word search worksheet has 1 word search with 19 words. 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. To be truly familiar with greek mythology, you really should know a good portion of the allusions ovid makes. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. It takes place mainly in modern day new orleans and is all about the power play between the gods. A herculean list of 15 ya books based on mythology jenetta penner myths can be a super fun starting place for stories and all the better when they are updated in to new and exciting young adult versions. If its serious researchtype books on greek mythology, you wont find it here. Her grandmother, mother, and sister have all traveled with this legendary group. This is a list of the best fantasy books related to greek mythology. I recently reread all of them in a matter of days a few months ago.
He adored these stories and found them entertaining as well as memorable. Here are some lists of mythology books for teens on goodreads. Told in verse, this retelling features a heavy dose of black humor and rhymes drawn from homer to contemporary slang. John barths collection of metafictional short stories, lost in the funhouse in which you can find for example paris, helen, and menalaus as characters, most beautifully parodies greek mythology.
Myrina has been training to join the moon riders, a group of young maidens who dance sacred dances and wield weapons to defend their neighbors, for thirteen years. Ages 914 looking for argus, the watchman with 100 eyes, or a 3 headed dog called cerberus. A captivating guide to greek mythology, egyptian mythology, norse mythology. Ten books for readers of greek and roman mythology come. Young adult novels book lists because we love teachers, students, books, and lists. And since there are so many mythologybased books for ya readers. Mythology connections young adult novels book lists. I love the first three books to death, but im drawing a bit of a blank on the presence of greek and roman mythology in lawheads books. To our surprise, our recent list of ya books based on greek mythology has become one of the most popular on the site. Mythology goddesses and gods coloring book for adults. Best books about greek mythology for a starter this year i started to be very interested in mythology and know i came here to have some books about greek mythology recommended about everything or maybe the books from the most important stories heracles, perseus and medusa, etc.
The mythlopedia series, which begins with oh my gods. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Classic mythology and ya lit have more than a few things in common. Excellent revision tool, learning spellings, and useful for earl. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary illustrated edition. The lightning thief by rick riordan, starcrossed by josephine angelini, the last olympian by rick riordan. Greek myths for young children book by heather amery. The paperback of the mythology goddesses and gods coloring book for adults midnight edition.
Which ones are most deserving of your hardearned money. If you havent already read the iliad, the odyssey, and hesiods theogony, those are essentials for greek mythology. What are some good greek mythology books for young adults. Mar 10, 2015 i adore greek and roman history and mythology in every form. Its about a young princess rejecting an arranged marriage to her cousin, who instead chooses to run away with a wandering musician.
Words are from left to right, right to left, up to down and down to up in the word searches. If youre looking for ya books with greek myths tied in, you can try some of these series. I absolutely adored this modern twist on norse mythology that has a very young adult american gods vibe. This week, im sharing ten books or series inspired by the ancient world. Different people find greek mythology to be meaningful for different reasons. She is a former childrens book editor and lives in basking ridge, new jersey. Free greek mythology books for teens, free young adult paranormal romance series, young adult paranormal romance book, young adult love triangle trilogy, free greek mythology romance, supernatural greek myth love story, greek gods love story young adult. Founded in 1998 by now author kimberly pauley as a basic stopover for people looking for information on young adult books, yabc has since evolved into one of the largest professional book recommendation sites targeted towards tween and teen readers. Daulaires book of greek myths ebook download free pdf. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. Best greek mythology books to read for adults and kids. Jun 02, 2015 we asked you to share your favorite modern books inspired by mythology and you answered.
Kids books with modern mythology and legends middle. Its been a very long time since i read them, but i thought that he gave atlantis more of a phoenician aspect than greek please correct me if im wrong. A mythology fantasy romance the immortality trials book 1. These books can be read be tweens, teens, and young adults. 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 2volume reference work, rather than a book to read. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Best mythology books for kids and teens common sense media. Greek mythology for young adult readersbook suggestions. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. Preshrunk, antipill fleece in lightweight and heavyandwarm options.
Phoebe ends up at a school with descendants of greek gods, and we all know greek gods and their descendants have exciting, dramafilled lives. Young adult greek mythology score a book s 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. Aug 25, 2014 other collections of stories about greek gods and goddesses include heather amerys greek myths for young children, helen alexanders a childs introduction to greek mythology and marcia williams. Anyone no any good greek mythology books for young adults. Best books for teens based on greek mythology urban epics. For a more informative and adult experience stephen frys m. Daly is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. Mar 9, 2016 heres a list of my favorite young adult books based on greek mythology.
The name of the windthe wise mans fear by patrick rothfuss. This new release is a twist on the the timeless story of theseus and the minotaur. Are there any adult greek mythology novels out there. A young adult supernatural academy series holly hook. 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. Yabc is your first stop for all things book related. The third book youve chosen is ithaka, by adele geras, which is aimed at young adults. Sep 16, 2011 mythology in ya lit published september 16, 2011 im not sure how it happened, but over the course of this year i found myself drawn to books that are modern day retelling or reimagined versions of greek mythology stories. For those already familiar with bulfinch, the next book to pick up is timothy gantz early greek myths, although this is a 2volume reference work, rather than a book to read. The percy jackson series by rick riordan opened my eyes to greek mythology as a child and is recommend them to anyone. Fantasy books that have greekroman mythology in them. Best of the ya greek mythology books 143 books goodreads. Has some very dark twists and a very powerful ending. They are perfect for the 49 year old maybe even older.
Jul 07, 2008 greek mythology for young adult readersbook suggestions. Jodi meadows, debut author of incarnate 2012, harper collins childrens. Children across all age groups just love word search challenges. Fantasy coloring book inspired by greek mythology of ancient due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. Aug 24, 2017 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.
Its all the greek and atlantian gods, although others mythological races are rampant in the books. Dec 28, 2010 sherrilyn kennyons dark hunter novels. 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. The list includes traditional historical fiction, modern interpretations, and science fiction or fantasy tales inspired by classical themes. Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for. Few other authors beyond homer and roger lancelyn green have done more to introduce young readers to the classical stories of yore than riordan and his series of mythology inspired adventure novels. A herculean list of 15 ya books based on mythology ya books. May 14, 2017 young adult fiction uses myths to keeps traditional storytelling alive greek, roman and viking myths have always been perfect for teenagers theyre all id. 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. Indepth, illustrated ageappropriate books on an array of topics including astronomy, music, dance, mythology, natural science, poetry and more allow young explorers to discover the joy of learning through reading at their own pace.
Silver honor bookscalifornia reading association capitol choices 2012 list of noteworthy titles for children and teens 2012 notable childrens booksalsc the new national geographic treasury of greek mythology offers timeless stories of greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. What are the best books on greek myths for young children. Yes, as i am a childrens writer, i thought it was nice to put something in of that nature. If you want a fun take on greek myths, try the mythlopedia books by steven otfinoski. Aug 15, 2014 15 ya books inspired by greek mythology.
Below is a brief list of some notable young adult novels that focus on greek mythology and ancient greece. Young adult fiction uses myths to keeps traditional. The other answers have already mentioned rick riordans books which are very good so definitely check them out if youre a beginner to greek and roman mythology. The childs introduction series brings young readers into creative worlds, sparking imagination and instilling a lifelong curiosity about the arts and science. This wonderful anthology asked wellknown authors to pen their own original fairy tales, and the likes of neil gaiman, joyce carol oats, and francine prose took the challenge with glee.
Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. The best books on greek myths, as recommended by author lucy coats. See more ideas about my books, books and good books. Theyre actually written to introduce kids to the myths, but its done up in such. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too.
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