Perseus Slays the Gorgon Medusa

By Gary Jeffrey

Book Overview

In a gripping tale of honor, kings, and unbelievable creatures, the mythical hero Perseus bests his mother's suitor, who was the awful King Phineus. Exciting, vivid illustrations drive this graphic novel's accessible telling of Perseus's triumph. Armed with knowledge and gifts given to him by the gods, Perseus uses Medusa's head to turn Phineus into stone and rescue the maiden Andromeda. Readers will enjoy each informational and engaging panel, and applaud the heroic and cunning end.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433975238
• ISBN13: 9781433975233
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5