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Read by Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier, Kathleen Turner, and Matthew Broderick Here are the immortals of Olympus—the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece—as freshly described as if they were alive today. Mighty Zeus with his fistful of thunderbolts; mischievous little Hermes; grey-eyed Athena...

Ten-year-old Zeus is mystified (and super annoyed) by the fact he keeps getting hit by lightening. He also longs for adventure, as he has never been far from the cave where he grew up. Zeus gets his wish - and a lot more than he bargained for - when he is kidnapped by dangerous, giant Titans! In self-defense, Zeus grabs the first thing he sees - an actual thunderbolt he pulls from a stone that is covered in mysterious markings. Zeus is the only one who can decipher the markings, and he sets off on a quest to rescue his fellow Olympians from the evil Cronus.

From award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt, a warm and witty novel in the tradition of The Wednesday Wars, in which a seventh grader has to figure out how to fulfill a seemingly impossible school assignment—and learns about friendship, community, and himself along the way. Herc Beal knows who...

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In this zany twist on the legend of King Midas and his golden touch, a boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch into chocolate! Kids will eat this up for summer reading or anytime! Can you ever have too much of your favorite food? John Midas is about to find out…. The...

When first published, Walker’s versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey attracted attention for the quality of the writing. Multi-award-winning author Gillian Cross makes two of the greatest stories in the world come alive for children in her strong, clear, deceptively simple retellings, which are faithful to the spirit and structure of Homer’s epic poems, and this new bind-up in a friendly format comes complete with an introduction.

This reissue of the 1919 classic combines the immortal stories from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey into one glorious saga of heroism and magical adventure. Beloved by generations, Padraic Colum's masterful retelling of these epic adventures is remarkably fresh, consistently spellbinding, and unmatched for its richness and poetry.

How can the Tortoise run faster than the Hare? What happens when the dog growls at its image? Or when the Country Mouse goes to supper with the Town Mouse? These wonderful stories have delighted adults and children for centuries, with their witty observations on animals and humans too. The stories are told with the enduring magic of a master story-teller, and set against the bright sounds of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and sound effects.

Aphrodite delights in helping mortals find love, but she is definitely not delighted by the constant attention from the godboys at Mount Olympus Academy. So she comes up with the perfect plan to try and deflect some of that attention: She'll help a fellow goddess girl, Athena, find her very first crush. After giving Athena a fabulous makeover, Aphrodite is suddenly an afterthought as the boys at MOA go gaga for Athena's new look. And Aphrodite is a bit unprepared for just how much attention one of her best friends is now receiving.

As Persephone's mom encourages her to do, she often "goes along to get along" instead of doing what she really wants. But when she meets Mount Olympus Academy bad-boy Hades, she finally feels she has found someone with whom she can be herself. He's the first person who actually listens to her, and she finds herself liking him, despite the fact the other goddessgirls think he's bad news. But if he makes her feel so special - and she's so comfortable hanging around him - can he really be all that bad?

After finally winning the decade-long war against the Trojans, Odysseus, captain of the Greek army, only has to guide his men back home across the sea. Yet the journey will prove just as perilous as the battles they have just won, as they encounter the monstrous, man-eating cyclops, the irresistible song of the siren, and the wrath of an angry Poseidon, god of the sea. Are he and his men destined to die at sea? Or can Odysseus's cunning, strength, and courage bring them safely home?

Quando apparve accanto a me quello strano tipo, anzi quel topo, che indossava calzari alati e un abito bizzarro, mai avrei immaginato che fosse Hermes, il messaggero degli dèi dell'Olimpo. E quando vidi dietro di lui quel tipo, anzi quel topo, tonico e muscoloso, mai e poi mai avrei immaginato che fosse Ercole, l'eroe greco più famoso di tutti i tempi. Zeus in pelliccia e baffi li aveva mandati a cercarmi perché voleva affidarmi una missione importantissima. Dovevo aiutare Ercole a compiere le sue mitiche Dodici Fatiche.

The 16 books in this collection bring the famous myths of Ancient Greece modernised with witty prose by Claudia Martin. Discover how Theseus outwits the brutal Minotaur, thrill at the many epic exploits of the mighty Heracles, and set sail with Odysseus on the most extraordinary voyage of all time. Perfect for children aged 7+.

Volg Nico en Will naar de Onderwereld. Nico di Angelo, zoon van Hades, heeft het niet gemakkelijk gehad. Maar sinds kort heeft hij een eigen zonnestraal in zijn leven - letterlijk. Samen met zijn vriendje Will Solace, zoon van de zonnegod Apollo, kan hij alles aan. Maar als Nico de titaan Bob uit de Tartarus om hulp hoort roepen, moet hij wel gaan helpen: zijn nachtmerries en een profetie van Rachel Dare maken dat wel duidelijk.

De la seria Mitología para niños de Shackleton Kids, llega el audiolibro más esperado: Los trabajos de Hércules. En la antigua Grecia, había leyendas sobre infinidad de héroes, seres nacidos de la unión de una divinidad y un ser humano que solían destacar por su valentía, su fuerza o alguna otra virtud. Pero, de entre todos ellos, el más famoso y apreciado fue, sin duda, Hércules. Por orden de los dioses, Hércules debió realizar doce peligrosos y arriesgados trabajos en los que debía enfrentarse con los monstruos más temibles del mundo.

De la serie Mitología para niños, de Shackleton Kids, llega el audiolibro que narra la historia del héroe que realizó el viaje más increíble que jamás se haya visto. Vagó durante años a lo largo y ancho del mar Mediterráneo, y aunque tuvo que enfrentarse a todo tipo de dificultades y amenazas, incluyendo monstruos, cíclopes y horribles criaturas, nunca perdió la esperanza de llegar a su destino. El deseo de regresar a casa y volver a abrazar a su mujer y a su hijo fue siempre más fuerte que cualquier obstáculo.

Welcome to a world where magic dances with reality and where folktales whisper the wisdom of ages past. In this enchanting collection of short stories for kids, we invite you to embark on an extraordinary journey filled with wonder, laughter, and timeless lessons.

Als de boom van Thalia vergiftigd raakt, vervagen de magische grenzen die Kamp Halfbloed beschermen tegen woeste monsters. Percy onderneemt samen met zijn vrienden een gevaarlijke reis over de Zee van Monsters op zoek naar het tegengif, maar de klok tikt en Percy heeft maar enkele dagen de tijd.

Ariana y arcana. A Ariana le encanta el agua, pero sobre todo la del mar y este fin de semana que va a la playa con sus padres se va a meter de lleno en una aventura en el mar que va a cambiar completamente su vida.

Kamp Halfbloed is zich al een jaar aan het voorbereiden op de strijd tegen de Titanen, terwijl ze weten dat de kans op een overwinning erg klein is. Het leger van Kronos is sterker dan ooit en met elke god en Halfbloed die hij voor zijn leger rekruteert wordt het alleen maar sterker. Terwijl de Olympiërs vechten tegen het monster Typhon begint Kronos met zijn opmars naar New York, waar de berg Olympus onbeschermd is achtergelaten. Percy en zijn leger van jonge halfgoden moeten alles op alles zetten om hem tegen te houden.