Teen Greek

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...

Here are the great stories of the Heroic Age, from the myths of the making of the universe to the death of Heracles. Set against the colorful background of Greece and the Aegean, the adventures of heroes such as Perseus the Gorgon-slayer, Dionysus, Theseus, and Jason and the Argonauts once again come to life.

Thanks to their enthralling narratives and relatable characters, Greek myths have captured our imagination for millennia. Despite being thousands of years old, these tales still manage to touch on something in the core of our souls, connecting humans from across all time periods and all stages of life. That is because myths speak to raw truths that are felt and observed by us all, and to study them is to study that which shapes our world and that which makes us human.

Billy Esposito, the son of two college professor poets, has been living a quiet, nerdy life in an upstate New York college town. In the summer of '79, his life is turned upside down when, due to family circumstances, he and his mother move to the south shore of Long Island a few miles east of Queens. When the school year starts in September, Billy is thrust into a new world and must learn to navigate his way in huge, overcrowded Seaview High School. By rushing to the aid of a classmate who is being attacked, he falls into the strange, often violent subculture of high school fraternities or,...

In this stunning reimagining of Greek myth for fans of Circe and Lore, Nikita Gill showcases the underworld and its chthonic deities in all their glory, weaving a gripping story about the young goddess coming of age within their midst. Hekate sings the story of its eponymous heroine. Born into a...

Meet Lucy Cole, Mythical Mishap Magnet Mythical creatures? They're not just in fairy tales, folks! They're hanging out in Iphigenesis, and guess who's their brand-new guardian? Lucy Cole, who just found out about her new, unwanted destiny! But wait, there's more chaos coming her way! Her almost-adopted mom, Elodie, gets herself kidnapped, and the only way to save her is to find the Key of Apollo, a relic as rare as a unicorn at a coffee shop. No biggie, right? Oh, and she has to ace the Primordial Trials, which are basically like cosmic exams from the gods themselves. Now, armed with zero ...

Mythical creatures, shapeshifters, and magic – a gripping fantasy series for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Narnia. A hidden island shrouded in fog. That unseen place Out There on the mainland where something terrible happened years ago. Only a handful of people left in the world... Or so the children are told. When Hal and Robbie make an astonishing discovery in the woods, they realize the adults of the small community have a dark secret. And the arrival of a mysterious woman at school proves it. Who is she? Where on earth did she come from? The classmates are more determined ...

Greek Mythology for Kids Get ready for epic adventures with gods, heroes, and monsters! Step into the exciting world of ancient Greek mythology, where gods rule from Mount Olympus, brave heroes take on impossible quests, and scary monsters lurk around every corner. Perfect for kids, tweens, and anyone who loves action-packed stories! Meet legendary characters and dive into amazing tales: ✅ Zeus – king of the gods with his mighty thunderbolts ✅ Athena – super smart goddess of wisdom and war ✅ Medusa – the scary monster who can turn anyone to stone ✅ Perseus – the fearless ...

The daughter of King Zeus of Olympus lived a small life. The least of his sons and daughters, hers was not the moon, or love, or battle…so low that she should have more rightly been numbered among his demigod children. Kore lingered at the edge of the feast hall, watching the great gods and goddesses revel. Too useless to sprout the grain with the nymphs, she followed her mother, Demeter, through the fields and made the flowers bloom, and she wasn't even too good at that. But what she liked best was when she was allowed to wander the woodlands and towns of the mortal world alone. It was ...

“Dripping with atmosphere and edged with danger, Threads That Bind weaves together a gorgeous dark tapestry of mystery, fated romance, and modern myth. You won’t be able to put this one down.” —Alexandra Bracken, New York Times bestselling author of Lore In a world where the children of...

Unlock the Secrets of Three Great Civilizations This captivating 3-in-1 guide delivers history like never before. It brings Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome roaring to life for today’s teens. Three manuscripts in one book: Ancient Egypt for Teens: An Enthralling Guide to Important Events and Rulers in Egyptian History Ancient Greece for Teens: An Enthralling Guide to Major Events and Figures in Greek History Ancient Rome for Teens: An Enthralling Guide to the Roman Republic and Empire Whether you're obsessed with myths, fascinated by pharaohs, or just love a good plot twist from the past, ...

Hold on tight as Greeking Out goes to the dark side, bringing you scary (and surprisingly funny) tales of life, death, and everything in between! Get ready for 20 bone-chilling stories of the Underworld—from ancient Greece and around the world—as told by the team behind the smash-hit podcast...

When one grumpy quarterback has to room with a sunshiny housemate...sparks fly with their forbidden love. Opposites attract as these two high school seniors, who are stuck under the same roof, fight their explosive chemistry on their way to their fated love. Mia is fun. Friendly. Sassy. Outgoing. Not supposed to date Alexi. Alexi has boundaries enough for the both of them. Alexi is picky. Wealthy. Quarterback. Private. Enthralled with Mia. He plans to return to Europe, but everything in him is drawn to his lovely housemate. Will their love be enough for him to stay?

This is the incredible story of the world's greatest conqueror, a man who single handedly changed the course of history...and who was worshipped as a god. There have been many attempts in the 2,300 years since Alexander's death to tell the epic story of this enigmatic soldier. His deeds read like the stuff of legends. Of all the chroniclers of Alexander, and there have been many famous ones, including Plutarch and Ptolemy, none have given us a clearer and truer account than the one by Arrian.

NOTE: Title has been changed from RUN RIOT to MELTDOWN. When a person with radiation powers arises, it may turn a major US city into ground zero.

It's been a rough few months for Sienna Nealon. She's left the FBI behind and rejoined her friends at her own firm, the State of Minnesota has turned loose its law enforcement apparatus on her, and her boyfriend has left her. What's a girl to do? How about go on vacation with her friends to the north woods of Minnesota? But not all is as it seems when they arrive; quickly it becomes apparent that someone has been hiding secrets. And those secrets just might cost Sienna and her friends everything...

The untold origin story of the 5 Muses from Disney’s Hercules is revealed in this fresh YA take on Greek mythology from Farrah Rochon, the bestselling author of Almost There. The Muses narrated Hercules’s story. Now, they’ll narrate their own "gospel truth." Living in a quiet seaside...

Book 6 in the thrilling 7-book Atlantis Saga! The US government, the US military, and world-renowned scientists are all after one thing—the Atlantis gene, from the descendants of the lost island of Atlantis. Agent Isadore has competition. The Russians also want the Atlantis Allegiance. They seem to be searching for something more than the Atlantis gene that her boss had already injected into ordinary humans—to great success. Jaxon has secrets to protect, but a set of loose lips in the Atlantis Allegiance lands the team in a life-and-death gunfight in Timbuktu. More trouble comes their ...

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The decadence of Imperial Rome comes to life in S.P. Somtow's Literary Titan Award-winning novel about one of ancient history's wildest characters. The historian Suetonius tells us that the Emperor Nero emasculated and married his slave Sporus, the spitting image of murdered Empress Poppaea. But history has more tidbits about Sporus, who went from "puer delicatus" to Empress to one Emperor and concubine to another, and ended up being sentenced to play the Earth-Goddess in the arena. World Fantasy Award winner S.P. Somtow weaves a vivid adventure about one of the most colorful personalities ...