Gods and Goddesses: More Mythological Fiction for Young Readers
Explore captivating tales of gods and goddesses with our top mythological fiction books for young readers. Perfect for sparking imagination and love for ancient myths!
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Quicksilver
by Stephanie Spinner
Hermes—also known as Mercury, Wayfinder, and Prince of Thieves—has many talents. Wearing his famed winged sandals, he does the bidding of his father Zeus, leads …
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The Fire Thief
by Terry Deary
International best-selling author Terry Deary reinvents the myth of Prometheus, the Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to the human race. …
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The Unnameables
by Ellen Booraem
A boy and a goatman defy the establishment in a whimsical fantasy about belonging, the dangers of forgetting history, the Usefulness of art, and the …
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Radiant Darkness
by Emily Whitman
He smiles. "Hello." It's a deep voice. I can feel it reverberate in my chest and echo all the way down to my toes. I …
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Odd and the Frost Giants
by Neil Gaiman
In this inventive, short, yet perfectly formed novel inspired by traditional Norse mythology, Neil Gaiman takes readers on a wild and magical trip to the …
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Waiting for Odysseus
by Clemence McLaren
Four women. Four stories. One man's journey. Odysseus. His epic tale has been told countless times, but rarely is it heard through the voices of …
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The Coming of Dragons
by A.J. Lake
Two eleven-year-olds named Edmund and Elspeth discover that they have been given fantastic gifts to use against the ancient and evil forces that have been …
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The King and the Fire Chanter
by Arran Wend
A mythological adventure with echos of Sumerian, Vedic-Sanskrit and ancient Persian legend. Fleeing for their lives, Shane and Mia discover their mysterious connection to a …
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Inside the Walls of Troy
by Clemence McLaren
The events surrounding the famous battle between the Greeks and the Trojans are told from the points of view of two women, the beautiful Helen …
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City of Fire
by Laurence Yep
Twelve-year-old Scirye and her companions travel to Houlani, a new Hawaiian island created by magic, where they enlist the help of volcano goddess Pele in …
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The Kane Chronicles, The, Book One: Red Pyramid
by Rick Riordan
One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his …
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Fire Dreams
by Mallory Loehr
While visiting their grandparents' farm, Joe, Polly, and Sam are called by the magic of fire to go to Mount Olympus to repay a debt …
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Earth Magic
by Mallory Loehr
While visiting their grandparents' farm, Polly and Sam and their young cousin are drawn to an unusual rock that seems to want their help.
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Aphrodite's Blessings
by Clemence McLaren
Atalanta, Andromeda, and Psyche, three female characters in Greek mythology, tell the stories of their marriages. Includes information on love and marriage in ancient Greece.
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Snake Dreamer
by Priscilla Galloway
Dusa Thrasman is 16 years old and in trouble. Snakes haunt her dreams, leaving her afraid, exhausted, and ill. Her doctor has tried everything. Then …
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The Reluctant God
by Pamela F. Service
"Service smoothly weaves fantasy with historical information, heightening the effect with an exciting plot." BOOKLIST Lorna Padgett, an archeologist's daughter, has inherited her father's love …
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Lost Souls: Burning Sky
by Jordan Weisman
In this first book in a new trilogy created by new media genius Jordan Weisman, Nathan Richards is your typical teen, one of the smartest …
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When Half-gods Go
by Hannelore Valencak
Having separated from her boyfriend during their travels in Greece, a seventeen-year-old German girl meets an enchanting young man with an uncanny resemblance to the …
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Voyages
by Doris Buchanan Smith
While immobilized in a hospital bed, Janessa journeys into a world of dreamlike adventures with the gods of Norse legend.
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The Dawn Palace
by H. M. Hoover
Having been trained in supernatural knowledge, thirteen-year-old Medea finds herself in a unique position to help when the Greek hero Jason comes to her father's …
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The Dragon and the Thief
by Gillian Bradshaw
In ancient Egypt an unlucky young man meets a wealthy dragon and together they find dangerous but exciting adventure.