Beast Keeper #1 (Beasts of Olympus)
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (758 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0448461935 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Beasts of Olympus is a series of 144-page illustrated chapter books set in a magical Ancient Greece where strange things still walk the Earth. Beast Keeper tells the story of Pandemonius (a.k.a. "Demon," the half-god son of Pan) who, on his tenth birthday, is called upon to look after all the mythical creatures that belong to the stables of Olympus.
Beasts of Olympus will have your young readers hooked by the first chapter Malissa Coy Beast Keeper tales the story of a young boy named Pandemonious, or Demon as he likes to be called and his adventures in Olympus after being taken by his father, the God Pan. Lonely and a bit frightened Demon who being part God is gifted with the ability to talk to animals has been tasked with the upkeep of the Stables of the Gods and all the creatures that inhabit it. For a strong willed boy used to the docile creatures of . Fun Kindle Customer A fun read about a half God . He must prove his worth through cleverness he belongs amongst the gods.. "Not the best chapter book series for us" according to Glee. We borrowed this one from the library on the recommendation of a bookstore employee. My daughter did not like it very much, and neither did I. I love that the storyline involves Greek myths, but I did not appreciate the diction (e.g. constant mention of poo-- the protagonist who is a little boy becomes the Stable Boy to Zeus and the gods, but aren't there other tasks to focus on than how much poo red scooping?, use of the p
She is a gifted children's poet and has also written several picture book texts. You can also follow her on Twitter @lucycoats. publication. Lucy's website is at lucycoats. . She is widely respected for her lively retellings of myths. Lucy Coats studied English and Ancient History at Edinburgh University, then worked in children's publishing and now writes full time. Her 12-book series, Greek Beasts and Heroes, was published by O
While the story remains mostly true to the original mythology, plenty of humor and some modern slang are inserted, such as when the hapless hero debates how to address his father, "Your Godness? Your Holiness? Your Dadness?" Scatalogical humor abounds as Demon copes with mountains of beast poo and flatulent Cattle of the Sun. Energetic cartoon illustrations enhance the fast-paced excitement. Demon's ability to speak with animals comes in handy as he soothes cranky creatures, such as a bald Nemean lion, Stymphalian birds in need of new feathers, and a Cretan bull that has lost