As time goes on so too does our perception and narratives originally captured in mythology. Check out some of these titles which are both inspired by classic mythology tales, but with a reimagined spin! ARIADNE “As Princesses of Crete and daughters of the fearsome King Minos, Ariadne and her sister Phaedra grow up hearing the…
Flame in the mist – Ahdieh, Renée The only daughter of a prominent samurai, Mariko has always known she’d been raised for one purpose and one purpose only: to marry. Never mind her cunning, which rivals that of her twin brother, Kenshin, or her skills as an accomplished alchemist. Since Mariko was not born…
Norse myths : tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki – Crossley-Holland, Kevin. A collaboration by two talented creators provides the perfect means to delve into Norse mythology and pore over the enthralling exploits of all-powerful Odin; mighty Thor and his hammer, Mjolnir; and Loki, the infamous trickster. From the creation of the nine worlds to…
Cemetery Boys (Thomas, Aiden) Yadriel, a trans boy, summons the angry spirit of his high school’s bad boy, and agrees to help him learn how he died, thereby proving himself a brujo, not a bruja, to his conservative family. (Ages 13 to 18) The Henna Wars (Jaigirdar, Adiba) Nishat doesnt want to lose her family,…
Are you a student looking for a book to read for a book report, a reading list or just need good book? The books below might help you find your next reading adventure! For more ideas and listing of recommended books for other grades, click here. Becoming: adapted for young readers Obama, Michelle What’s important is…
Are you a student looking for a book to read for a book report, a reading list or just need good book? The books below might help you find your next reading adventure! For more ideas and listing of recommended books for other grades, click here. Carry on Rowell, Rainbow Simon Snow is the worst Chosen…
