Olivia Coolidge is celebrated for her masterful retellings of myths, earning her a significant place in children's literature. Her works are distinguished by meticulous research and an adroit capacity to breathe life into the past. Through her evocative prose, she invites young readers to engage deeply with ancient stories, making history and legend accessible and captivating.
From the terror of Medusa and the Minotaur to the Labors of Heracles and journeys of Theseus, the stories in this collection have thrilled and enthralled people for centuries with their high drama, hazardous quests, and unforgettable characters (both mortal and immortal). Under Olivia Coolidge"s skillful pen, the landscape of early Greece and its famous legends bloom with vigor and are perfectly suited to the adventure-seeking reader.
In this retelling of the Trojan War, Olivia Coolidge crafts heroes and gods into real, multidimensional characters, not just the figures of legend. Vibrant storytelling and finely wrought action have made her version of the classic tale of the Fall of Troy accessible to generations of young readers.