Treasury of Greek Mythology

Classic Stories of God, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters

By: Donna Jo Napoli

Narrated by: Christina Moore

School Library Journal Best Books of 2011 • Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading Association • Capitol Choices 2012 List of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens • 2012 Notable Children’s Books—ALSC

The National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Brought to life with lyrical text by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli, the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage children’s imaginations.

National Geographic completes the book with embellishments of each story: sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster link the myths to constellations, geography, history, and culture to help young readers connect the stories to real life events, people, and places. Sure to dazzle all those intrigued with the fantastic tales of Greek mythology and enchant new readers, this vibrant book will soon become a family keepsake.

©2011 Donna Jo Napoli (P)2013 Recorded Books

Easy Listen. Interesting. Story telling. Loved it.

I loved that it was story telling without getting too wordy or detailed. Good read.

Boring Narator Amazing Stories and info

I really loved the information between stories and have been a Greek myth fan forever. However, the narator was practically dead pan. there was no passion. Almost no dynamics to the way she told the stories. It really effected my enjoyment. Greek Mythology deserves a passionate dynamic reading. Someone to get you excited and invested in the characters. Not a voice like an over worked public school teacher whose lost their will and passion to teach, because that's what this felt like.

Vibrantly Poetic & True to the Originals

If you love Greek Mythology or are intrigued by it, this is the place for you! The author and the narrator team up for a whirlwind experience of vibrant poetic descriptions as well as a calm retelling true to the original stories. Not a single moment is boring nor is a scene left undescribed! Any age range can enjoy these tales as well as comprehend their complexity. This novel was orderly and easy to follow along; definitely deserving of a 10/10! :)

Brilliantly poetic

I love the way this author is so poetic. She tells familiar stories in a way that is interesting, not too graphic, even though some of the stories can’t be when told by other people, and just beautifully written. I will be reading this again.

Greek Mythology

This was well written had wry humor and pathos.If you enjoy Mytholgy of and kind this is one I sure you will enjoy