This book was wonderful! But you kinda have to know something about Greek mythos beforehand.
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Quicksilver
(2005, Fiction - Folklore, Written by Stephanie Spinner)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Clever novelization of the various Hermes myths.
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for Ages 9 and Up
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About Quicksilver
Parents need to know that this is based on Greek myths, which were violent and sometimes sexual. Though the author doesn't shy away from these aspects, she doesn't wallow in them either -- she mentions them and moves on.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Hermes' aversion to war, which the other gods enjoy, and his desire for his father Zeus's approval. How could you find out more about these myths if you wanted to?
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- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Hermes Rocks!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good funny retellings of the Greek Myths from Hermes point of view.
A great book with some more popular Greek Myths retold. Stephanie Spinners retellings made me never want it to end. It has the usual violence of Greek Myths; the retellings can get gruesome otherwise it was really good with having no violence. It was really funny with Hermes humor added.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Snappy re-telling of Hermes myths, really enjoyable for Greek myth fans
Some violence and gruesome bits are pretty much unavoidable with the Greek myths -- but they're not wallowed in or dwelt on in this version. Indeed, Hermes vows never to kill again, and there's an overall anti-war message. Similarly, the scene with goddesses undressing for Paris to judge their beauty was handled with some restraint. I felt that Hermes keeping secret from Calypso that he had erased her memory of Oddyseus was questionable and needed discussion with a kid. It's quite funny. Charming -- a treat for those with an interest in Greek myths. Recommended for 8+ (or a little older for those without prior exposure to the Greek myths).
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