Turnbull retells sixteen stories from classical Greek mythology, grouped by category: "The Underworld," "Monsters and Heroes," and "Gods and Mortals." The tales are well interpreted, but the volume's standout is its illustrations. Young's mixed-media art, sometimes bleak, sometimes hopeful, fits well with key themes that resonate throughout the myths--personal suffering and punishment or redemption. (c) Copyright 2011. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Gr 6 Up-The pleasant timbre of Michael Page's expressive voice brings these Greek myths, retold by AnnTurnbull (Candlewick, 2010), to life. An introduction offers a helpful overview of what is contained on the CDs including the versions used, the lineage of the gods and goddesses, and the status of other mythological characters such as the Muses. Divided into general sections-"Earth, The Heavens and the Underworld," "Monsters and Heroes," and "Gods and Mortals"-various myths are masterfully presented, including Orpheus and Eurydice, The Minotaur, Bellerophon and the Winged Horse, Pan and Syrinx, King Midas and the Golden Touch, and Pandora. Mythological creatures and characters are briefly and clearly identified, a great help to listeners who may be unfamiliar with them and how they are related to one another. This will find an audience among students and teachers using the myths in class as well as those listening for entertainment.-Cynthia Ortiz, Hackensack High School, NJ (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.