The New Windmill Book Of Greek Myths ((new)) -
Review: The New Windmill Book of Greek Myths The New Windmill Book of Greek Myths , retold by the multi-award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean
- Zeus: King of the gods, wielder of the thunderbolt.
- Hera: Queen of gods, jealous wife.
- Athena: Goddess of wisdom, sprung from Zeus’s head.
- Apollo & Artemis: The twin archers of sun and moon.
- Aphrodite: Goddess of love, born from sea foam.
The New Windmill edition sits perfectly between the childish whimsy of picture books and the adult complexity of Fry or Graves. It takes the subject seriously, which is exactly how teenagers want to be treated. the new windmill book of greek myths
Geraldine McCaughrean
While many Greek myth collections feature a single famous author (like Robert Graves or Edith Hamilton), The New Windmill Book of Greek Myths is typically an anthology of retellings curated by experienced educators. The most common and celebrated edition is the one retold by , a multi-award-winning British author (winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award). Review: The New Windmill Book of Greek Myths
- Versus Edith Hamilton’s Mythology: far more concise and child-friendly; Hamilton is more comprehensive and analytical.
- Versus Robert Graves’ The Greek Myths: less interpretive and less controversial; Graves is more literary and for older readers.
- Versus picture-book retellings: More text-rich and broader in scope than single-story picture books, but still simpler than full translations.
The book begins with an introduction that sets the scene for the world of Greek mythology. It explains the importance of myths in ancient Greek culture and how they were used to explain natural phenomena, the creation of the world, and the lives of gods and goddesses. Zeus: King of the gods, wielder of the thunderbolt
Target Audience:
Specifically curated for readers aged 10 and up.