Zeus to the Rescue!
by by John Dougherty
Illustrated by Georgien Overwater
This book with its eye-catching metallic book cover and intriquing title just begs to be read. The moment new girl Diana starts school, trouble breaks out in a most unexpected way. Alex and his friends are bewildered by the effect she has in the school.
There is so much to keep young readers entertained in this book. There's magic, a clever, fast-moving plot, a school setting which children can easily identify with and interesting characters. However, the generally excellent dialogue is slightly marred by slang vocabulary in places. Greek Mythology is a central theme and it is a masterstroke to introduce young readers to it in a such unusual way. Teachers could easily use this book as a catalyst to explore and widen chilren's knowledge of Greek Mythology.
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