Greek Gods #squadgoals

Author(s): Courtney Carbone

Humour

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!
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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.
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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!
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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.

General Information

  • : 9781524715649
  • : Random House USA Inc
  • : Random House Books for Young Readers
  • : 0.242
  • : 01 January 2017
  • : 18.40 cmmm X 12.70 cmmm X 1.50 cmmm
  • : United States
  • : 01 January 2018
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Courtney Carbone
  • : Hardback
  • : 218
  • : en
  • : FIC
  • : 112

More About The Product

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 Brit lit, trivia nights, board games, stand-up comedy, improv, bookstores, libraries, brick-oven pizza, salted-caramel macarons, theme parties, sharks, puns, portmanteaus, and '90s pop culture. She is the author of more OMG Classics, such as srsly Hamlet, Macbeth #killingit, and Darcy Swipes Left. Visit her at CourtneyCarbone.com, and follow her on Twitter at @CBCarbone.