This summer, the world will get to enjoy yet another renaissance of Greek mythology. Director Christopher Nolan’s new film is an adaptation of "The Odyssey," an epic poem about the Greek hero Odysseus and his perilous ten-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. Divided into 24 separate books, it is one of the oldest works of literature in history and remains popular to this day.
However, you don’t need to read all 24 parts of The Odyssey to enjoy all the fantastical elements that Greek mythology has to offer. Luckily, people have embraced the beloved myths and fables for centuries, so there are plenty of re-tellings in countless different styles, eras and age groups.
Before you enjoy the movie on the big screen, read on to discover these recommended Greek mythology books for kids.
Athena the Brain: The "Goddess Girls" series has so many excellent options it’s hard to pick just one – but if we had to, we’d go with Athena the Brain. With a strong passion for knowledge, she seems like someone who would love the Summer at CPL. However, in the world of the Goddess Girls, knowledge isn’t Athena’s only pursuit. Just like any other girl, she must deal with the everyday challenges of routines, school and making friends.
Weird but True! Know-it-all: Greek Mythology: If you’d rather read about more than one Greek god or goddess, or you want to brush up on your mythology in general, then this fun and informational book from the "Weird But True Know-It-All" series will cover all the bases. Reading these classic stories, you’ll learn all of the essential knowledge there is to know about all of the well-known mythical figures. By the end of it, you’ll be able to tell which god gave mankind fire, who stood guard at the Underworld and who Odysseus really was.
The Lords of Night The world of Greek-mythology-based literature is so vast that they had to add more and more characters, otherwise known as demi-gods, or beings who are half-god and half-mortal. The "Shadow Bruja" series will be an exciting read for any myth lover because it introduces five demigods and nail-biting high stakes. Also, the main character Renata is both god and shadow bruja, another term for mythical witch. This series honors the original gods while adding a fun, new spin for modern audiences.
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