O’Connor, George. Hermes: Tales of the Trickster. (Olympians series, book 10.) First Second, 2018. 76 pgs. $18.99. ISBN: 978-1-62672-524-9. Gr. 6+. P8 Q8
This is the tenth book in George O’Connor’s Olympians series. Narrated by a wandering traveler and his dog, this one tells about Hermes the trickster, the liar and the thief. I found it ironic that Hermes father, Apollo and mother, Maia, hid the pregnancy from Hera, Zeus’ wife. This was the first trick and Hermes wasn’t even born yet. Soon after his birth, Hermes was out during the night, stealing the cattle of the sun. This began Hermes’ life of mischief and lies. The cartoon style illustrations are packed with action and help to tell the stories of Hermes’ adventures.
Verdict: If you already have other books in this series, plan to include this one in your school and public library collections. This book would be ideal for young readers who enjoy Greek mythology.
June 2018 review by Carol Bernardi.
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