A Wonder Book: Greek Mythology Come Alive Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Hawthorne does a great job of retelling six tales from Greek mythology. My children and I enjoyed reading it together, and it gave them an itroduction to mythology. My daughter is standing here with me right now, and she wants you to know that she really liked it. "

" Hard to believe this was written 160 years ago, by the author of The Scarlet Letter to boot. Very entertaining breezy style. This edition has great illustrations. "

" The children and I enjoyed this on our camping trip. It was probably more of a blessing to his generation than ours, but still well told and worth reading. He weaves some allegories of his own into the Greek myths, and adds a few thoughtful insights. "

" just finished reading with my students. enjoyed the way hawthorne wrote these stories from mythology. "

" Review by Blake: Ehh, it was ok. It didn't have as much action and adventure as I expected. "

" This was written during the Victorian Era and it shows. I really liked it and hope to read more by Nathaniel Hawthorne. full review forthcoming. "

" Hawthorne has such a wonderful way with words. I know this is juvenile literature, but I enjoyed every moment. "

" Another book not read in school, though this one wasn't a familiar title so it was a nice find to read as well. "

" Finished reading "The Chimaera," which was the only story I really didn't remember. A good book, and fun to read for children and adults. "

" enjoyed these tales as a boy so i didn't hesitate when i saw a copy @ the secondhand bookstore. will pass this on to my nephews and nieces. "

" Hawthorne puts his own twist on familiar fairytales and other childrens stories. An awesome collection. "

" Some nice retellings of favorite Greek myths. "

" I thought this book was a great children's book. I'm keeping it for when I have kids. ughh, I can't imagine that right now. "

" Hawthorne does a great job of retelling six tales from Greek mythology. My children and I enjoyed reading it together, and it gave them an itroduction to mythology. My daughter is standing here with me right now, and she wants you to know that she really liked it. "

" Hawthorne has such a wonderful way with words. I know this is juvenile literature, but I enjoyed every moment. "

" just finished reading with my students. enjoyed the way hawthorne wrote these stories from mythology. "

" This is a little book of Greek myths put into readable and fun terms for children. I am not generally interested in mythology, but this was a fun read. "

" Hawthorne puts his own twist on familiar fairytales and other childrens stories. An awesome collection. "

" This was my first exposure to the Greek myths. I realize Hawthorne takes much license, but he managed to capture my imagination, and, given the myth aficionado I am today, I don't think it harmed me. Those who know me, of course, may disagree. No matter: I imperiously ZOT them all. "

" Hawthorne retells well known Greek myths in wonderful prose. The reader does feel he or she is at the Wayside Inn listening to the stories. "

" I thought this book was a great children's book. I'm keeping it for when I have kids. ughh, I can't imagine that right now. "

" uggg, this is why i (insert word that starts with H, is 4 letters long, implies strong dislike and is automatically censored by goodreads)books. try it out, spell h.a.t.e. wo/ the periods and see if it posts this is bullshit, i wonder what other things they are censoring "

" i was totally enthralled by this book from the time i was about 5 years old (when it was read to me--repeatedly) onward. "

" My favorite book of all time. "