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Zeus Conquers the Titans and Other Greek Myths

By Geraldine McCaughrean

Zeus escapes his father’s stomach—but can he rescue the swallowed gods and defeat the Titans?

dramatic mythical action-packed accessible

Genres

Mythology Fantasy Classics

What is Zeus Conquers the Titans and Other Greek Myths about?

Cronus, ruler of the Titans, fears that his children will overthrow him, so he swallows them at birth. But the youngest, Zeus, escapes and grows up determined to rescue his brothers and sisters. With the help of powerful allies, Zeus challenges Cronus and leads the younger gods into a mighty war against the Titans. Alongside this dramatic battle, the book retells other Greek myths filled with jealous gods, daring heroes, strange creatures and dangerous adventures.

About the author

Geraldine McCaughrean is a brilliant British author who loves to create exciting stories for children and young people. She is well known for writing 'Peter Pan in Scarlet', the official sequel to the famous story of Peter Pan. Geraldine’s books are full of adventure and imagination, making reading an unforgettable journey!

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2017

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