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Best Mythological Tales for Middle Grade Readers

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Book: The Adventures of Odysseus

By Hugh Lupton

Smart picture-book version of the classic tale.

Review date: 4/19/2007

Age 8+

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Book: The Eyes of Kid Midas

By Neal Shusterman

One of the most exciting fantasy-adventures ever.

Review date: 10/19/2004

Age 9+

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Book: The Boxes

By William Sleator

Creepy creature tale will keep kids interested.

Review date: 5/15/2005

Age 9+

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Book: The Sea of Trolls

By Nancy Farmer

Exciting fantasy-adventure based on Norse myths.

Review date: 2/28/2005

Age 9+

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Book: Quicksilver

By Stephanie Spinner

Clever novelization of the various Hermes myths.

Review date: 7/23/2005

Age 9+

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Book: The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1

By Rick Riordan

Modernized Greek myths meet fast-paced adventure.

Review date: 9/11/2005

Age 9+

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Book: Corydon & the Island of Monsters: The Corydon Trilogy, Book 1

By Tobias Druitt

Gory, unique story has mythic monsters as heroes.

Review date: 4/24/2006

Age 9+

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Book: The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel

By Michael Scott

Myth-based, modernized fantasy is nonstop fun.

Review date: 5/14/2007

Age 10+

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