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Snakehead
By Halam, Ann
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-37594-108-5
- Publisher
- New York : Wendy Lamb Books, c2008.
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2008
Gr 8-Up In "Snakehead", the world of the ancient Aegean comes alive, and Perseus, the only Greek hero to have a happy ending, gets a compelling treatment. He has long lived in the household of "Papa Dicty," the rightful king of the island Serifos. His mother, Danae, was a princess of Argos, and his father is Zeus. Perseus is less interested in this heritage than he is in keeping Papa Dicty's taverna running. When an earthquake sends refugees to Serifos, including the beautiful Kore (which means "girl"), Perseus realizes that thi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
At the command of the gods, to avert civil war, and to save his love from being sacrificed, Perseus under...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
