Tag Archives: Greek mythology

Corydon & The Island of Monsters by Tobias Druitt

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

Corydon and the Island of Monsters (Corydon Trilogy) is another young adult book I picked up in the discount section of Half-Price Books. It too deals with mythology and offers a non-traditional take (are you noticing a pattern?). Here is … Continue reading →

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Atalanta and the Arcadian Beast by Jane Yolen & Robert Harris

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

A while back I stumbled on Atalanta and the Arcadian Beast by Jane Yolen & Robert Harris at Half Priced Books and picked it for a couple of bucks.  After having read the Merlin Triology by Yolen I decided it … Continue reading →

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Ransom by David Malouf

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

An interesting and thought provoking approach to a classical story. Musings on war, family, stories and more wrapped in a iconic wagon ride. Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Stories of Life by Cynthia Rylant

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Kevin Holtsberry

At a recent trip the local library with the kids I stumbled upon this little gem.  As regular readers will know, I am interested in myths and fairy tales and enjoy seeing how authors rework and retell this classic stories … Continue reading →

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