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Radiant Darkness
By Whitman, Emily
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-06172-449-7
- Publisher
- New York : Greenwillow Books, HarperCollins, 2009.
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2009
Gr 9-Up Whitman has cleverly fit an ancient story into a trendy modern formulaa beautiful, innocent, privileged girl (Persephone) meets a powerful, wealthy bad boy (Hades). In this retelling of the myth, Persephone falls head over heels for Hades and willingly leaves her overbearing mother to become queen of the underworld. Teens will likely relate to Persephone, who cannot sta...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
This book re-envisions the mythical Rape of Persephone as a romance--and an escape from a controlling mother. Playing fast and loo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
