ZACHARY HAMBY is the author of the Reaching Olympus and Mythology for Teens series, as well as World Mythology for Beginners, Introduction to Mythology for Kids, and The Hero's Guidebook. He's an English teacher in rural Missouri, where he lives with his wife, Rachel, and their two children, Luke and Jane.
Hamby has put so much energy into this latest offering. This resource is a visual tour de force and includes impressively detailed and beautifully rendered illustrations of several Greek mythology favorites. Targeted for younger readers, this ancillary text is packed with wonderfully researched material and copious notes. --Micheal Posey, chair: Pegasus National Mythology Exam This thrilling collection of Greek myths by Zachary Hamby is sure to delight and fascinate young readers. Each chapter introduces a different Greek myth and is accompanied by colorful, eye-catching illustrations by Yancy Labat. Highly recommended for public and school libraries. --Paige Harp, coordinator of infant through grade 12 resources at Missouri State University, Meyer Library Worried about teaching Greek mythology to young kids? Some details can be a scad too scandalous for sure, but look no further! Hamby has done the impossible: retold the Greek myths with a focus on insight rather than impropriety. G-rated! --Nathalie Roy, 2021 Louisiana State Teacher of the Year, teacher of creative classics