Mythology

As far as genre lists go, Mythology is pretty cut and dry.  These books are related (in any way, really) to Greek, Roman, Celtic, Native American, etc. etc. mythology.  I've included those modern stories with mythological characters (you know, like the goddess Athena goes to your high school) here as well.

Books that have a review or mini-review on this blog can be clicked on to go to that post.  Be sure to see my note at the bottom of the list about reading and age appropriate levels.

                                 

 A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness 

(4.8) (MG) (family, dying & grief, Celtic mythology)

Abandon by Meg Cabot (series)

(5.1) (UG) (the underworld, mythology in modern times, romance, mystery)

Antigoddess by Kendare Blake (series) *

(4.5/4.1) (UG) (Greek mythology in modern times, friendship, family, action/adventure, romance)

Circle of Stones by Catherine Fisher

(4.5) (MG+) (magic, Celtic mythology)

Dark of the Moon by Tracy Barrett *

(6.2) (MG+) (ancient Greece, minotaur, Crete, family relationships)

Guardian of the Dead by Karen Healy 

(5.3) (UG) (New Zealand, fairies, mythology)

King of Ithaka by Tracy Barrett 

(5.5) (MG+) (ancient Greece, son of Odysseus, adventure, coming of age)

Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman 

(5.0) (MG) (Folktales, Norse mythology)

Radiant Darkness by Emily Whitman *

(4.4) (MG+) (Persephone myth, romance, mothers & daughters, coming of age)

The Pig Scrolls by Paul Shipton 

(5.5) (MG) (Greek mythology, humor, adventure)

The Shadow Prince by Bree Despain

(5.3/5.4/5.7) (MG+) (Greek mythology in modern times, romance, action/adventure, family secrets)

Note:  Lists are arranged with Title, Author, Reading Level, Age Appropriate Level, and Descriptive Tags.
(Age appropriate level denotes the youngest readers that the book is appropriate for.  That doesn't mean that older readers will not enjoy the book!)

* =  books that I thought were GREAT

UG = upper grades  (contain sex, drugs, and/or very graphic violence; deal with mature subject matter such as rape, prostitution, child abuse, etc. )
MG+ = junior high  (may contain some profanity or sexual references; may deal with subject matter too mature for younger audiences)
MG = 4th through 6th grades (nothing inappropriate for children, but may not keep the interest of younger readers)
MG- = all ages (perfect for bedtime stories or read-alouds, or for precocious readers in the lower grades)

* = LGBTQ themes - characters, situations, or references to same-sex couples

Books included in this list are all ones that I have read myself and given a rating of at least 3 out of 5 Stars (why would I recommend anything less?)  When a book is part of a series, only the first title is listed, but the reading level for all books in the series is shown.  Lists will be updated periodically as I read new books.