Mythology of the Iliad and the Odyssey

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School Department, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 1, 2015

Review

This new series includes books on the mythology of King Arthur and his knights, American Indians, Egyptians, Inuit, and Romans in addition to this title. The nonfiction features all teachers look for are well done in these books. In addition to the usual index, table of contents, and glossary, extensive chapter notes are included at the end. After each myth, there are questions and commentary by "experts" though it is unclear who these experts are. This book seems heavy and dry. There are no illustrations, so it will not be particularly appealing to many children. They may be useful for teachers.

Overall Book Score: fair