 | Medusa (Myth of Monsters) Author: Marsh, Katherine | |
| Price: $8.19 | ||
Summary:
A descendant of Medusa, Ava is sent to the Accademia del Forte in Venice after an altercation with a classmate, where she must learn to control her emotions, especially when she unearths a terrible secret that could change the world forever
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 5.00 Points: 9.0 Quiz: 550427 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/01/24)
School Library Journal (00/03/24)
Booklist (01/17/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 01/17/2024 After a mortifying incident in front of her old classmates, Ava is relieved to get a fresh start at a new school. Only after arriving does she learn that the Accademia is actually a “monster rehab” facility for the descendants of monsters from Greek myths—and she herself is a descendant of Medusa (petrification powers included). The school’s teachers demand unquestioning deference to the gods, and when outspoken classmate Fia’s voice is stolen as a punishment, Ava and her new friends embark on a whirlwind tour of goddesses from the underworld to Olympus to get it back. Along the way, they gather the lost pieces of Medusa’s “real” story. This rapid-fire tour of Greek myths and monsters may be a little light on context for readers new to the pantheon, but existing fans of the mythology will enjoy character reveals and reinterpretations. Ava’s righteous indignation about the gods’ history of silencing women drives her. Award-winning Marsh’s contribution to the magical-boarding-school genre focuses on the importance of questioning authority and owning your own story. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
