Fast-paced and action-packed retellings of the most important Greek and Roman myths are adapted from the lengthier Oh My Gods and specially tailored for a younger audience, offering children insight into how these stories have reflected fundamental aspects of humanity while inspiring writers, artists and musicians throughout the ages.

Fast-paced and action-packed retellings of the most important Greek and Roman myths are adapted from the lengthier Oh My Gods and specially tailored for a younger audience, offering children insight into how these stories have reflected fundamental aspects of humanity while inspiring writers, artists and musicians throughout the ages. Philip Freeman is Qualley Professor of Classics at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and a former professor of classics at Washington University in St. Louis. He was selected as a visiting fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton for January 2012. He earned the first joint Ph.D. in classics and Celtic studies from Harvard University, and has been a visiting scholar at the Harvard Divinity School, the American Academy in Rome, and the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C.?The author of several previous books including Alexander the Great,?St. Patrick of Ireland and Julius Caesar, he lives with his family in Decorah, Iowa. Visit him at PhilipFreemanBooks.com.Laurie Calkhoven is the author of many books, including?George Washington: An American Life?and?Harriet Tubman: Leading the Way to Freedom. She lives in New York City. Visit her at LaurieCalkhoven.com.Drew Willis is an art director and illustrator working in New York City. Visit him at DrewWillis.com.