Olivia Coolidge es célebre por sus magistrales relecturas de mitos, lo que le ha valido un lugar destacado en la literatura infantil. Sus obras se distinguen por una investigación meticulosa y una hábil capacidad para dar vida al pasado. A través de su prosa evocadora, invita a los jóvenes lectores a conectar profundamente con historias antiguas, haciendo que la historia y la leyenda sean accesibles y cautivadoras.
From the terror of Medusa and the Minotaur to the Labors of Heracles and journeys of Theseus, the stories in this collection have thrilled and enthralled people for centuries with their high drama, hazardous quests, and unforgettable characters (both mortal and immortal). Under Olivia Coolidge"s skillful pen, the landscape of early Greece and its famous legends bloom with vigor and are perfectly suited to the adventure-seeking reader.
In this retelling of the Trojan War, Olivia Coolidge crafts heroes and gods into real, multidimensional characters, not just the figures of legend. Vibrant storytelling and finely wrought action have made her version of the classic tale of the Fall of Troy accessible to generations of young readers.