由Geraldine McCaughrean重新詮釋的希臘與羅馬神話,以簡潔明快的語言引領讀者穿越諸神與英雄的傳奇時代。從宙斯與泰坦之戰,到赫剌克勒斯的十二試煉,每則故事都富節奏感與張力。Tony Ross俏皮的插圖,為經典傳說注入輕鬆幽默的氣息,讓神話更貼近年輕讀者。全書共十六篇短篇,是共讀的理想選擇。Titans, Gorgons, minotaurs, murderous battles: massive myths retold by a legendary team! Top author Geraldine McCaughrean’s fresh new take on all the Greek and Roman myths you most need to know, with funny pictures by star illustrator Tony Ross. Zeus and his thunderbolt. Jason and the Golden Fleece. Hard-working Heracles: they’re all in here! A handsome box full of page-turning exitement and heroic deeds: what more do you want? Get in on the action!Must-know myths retold by a double Carnegie winnerGeraldine McCaughrean is the author of The Kite RiderShe won the Carnegie Medal for Where the World EndsSixteen Greek and Roman myths in a handy storage boxFabulous artwork by legendary illustrator Tony RossContents: 01-A Shot in the Dark; 02-Romulus and Remus; 03-City of Dreams; 04-Burning the Books; 05-Zeus Conquers the Titans; 06-The Woode