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    Greek Gods #squadgoals

    Part of OMG Classics

    Author Courtney Carbone
    Ebook
    RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
    On sale Nov 07, 2017 | 128 Pages | 9781524715656
    Grade 9 & Up
    Reading Level: Lexile NP | Fountas & Pinnell Z+
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    OMG Classics, the greatest stories ever told . . . in texts. Imagine: What if Mount Olympus got WiFi and the gods and goddesses had smartphones? The classic Greek myths get new life in irreverent and hilarious texts and posts!
     
    Zeus, a king of the gods always in search of a new bae.
    A squad of goddesses who can’t resist stirring the pot.
    And the selfie-obsessed heroes out for all the likes.
     
    If you have trouble telling Perseus from Theseus (#Greek2Me) or have ever wondered about Oedipus’s tragic dating profile or why Medusa’s Instagram never got traction—this satirical book of Greek myths retold for the Internet age is for you!
     
    tl;dr D’Aulaires’ and Homer’s Greek myths told through characters texting with emojis, posting photos, checking in at locations, and updating their relationship statuses. The perfect gift for any reader—young or old—with a sense of humor!


    A glossary and cast of characters are included for those who need it. For example: tl;dr means too long; didn’t read.
    Courtney Carbone studied English and creative writing in the United States and Australia before becoming a children’s book writer and editor in New York City. Her favorite things include trivia nights, board games, stand-up comedy, improv, bookstores, libraries, brick-oven pizza, salted-caramel macarons, and '90s pop culture. Visit her on the web at @CBCarbone and CourtneyCarbone.com. View titles by Courtney Carbone

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    OMG Classics, the greatest stories ever told . . . in texts. Imagine: What if Mount Olympus got WiFi and the gods and goddesses had smartphones? The classic Greek myths get new life in irreverent and hilarious texts and posts!
     
    Zeus, a king of the gods always in search of a new bae.
    A squad of goddesses who can’t resist stirring the pot.
    And the selfie-obsessed heroes out for all the likes.
     
    If you have trouble telling Perseus from Theseus (#Greek2Me) or have ever wondered about Oedipus’s tragic dating profile or why Medusa’s Instagram never got traction—this satirical book of Greek myths retold for the Internet age is for you!
     
    tl;dr D’Aulaires’ and Homer’s Greek myths told through characters texting with emojis, posting photos, checking in at locations, and updating their relationship statuses. The perfect gift for any reader—young or old—with a sense of humor!


    A glossary and cast of characters are included for those who need it. For example: tl;dr means too long; didn’t read.

    Author

    Courtney Carbone studied English and creative writing in the United States and Australia before becoming a children’s book writer and editor in New York City. Her favorite things include trivia nights, board games, stand-up comedy, improv, bookstores, libraries, brick-oven pizza, salted-caramel macarons, and '90s pop culture. Visit her on the web at @CBCarbone and CourtneyCarbone.com. View titles by Courtney Carbone

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