Say Cheese, Medusa! (Myth-O-Mania, #3)

by Kate McMullan

David LaFleur (Illustrator)

In this modern version of Greek mythology, Hades explains how a jealous Athena turned Medusa into a gorgon and what really happened when Perseus went hunting for Medusa's head.

• ISBN10: 0613709012
• ISBN13: 9780613709019
• Publish Date: 1 October 2002
• Publish Status: Out of Stock
• Imprint: Turtleback Books
• Edition: Turtleback School & Library ed.
• Format: Hardcover (Library Binding)
• Language: English

Reviews

Fun retelling of the story of Medusa and Perseus. I like Hades' easy narrating style and amusing humour. I like the way McMullan weaves in modern references. Hades' steeds are named Harley and Davidson. Hades being told off for "backseat flying". Medusa and her Gorgon sisters mentioning that at least with snake hair - they "never had a bad snake day". My favourite was the shortening of Polydectus, the following was hilarious.

“Enough grapes,” the king snapped. “King Poly want a cracker!”

McMullan, Kate. Say Cheese, Medusa! (Myth-O-Mania Book 3) (p. 102). Capstone Press. Kindle Edition.

The story was action packed and moved along at a fast speed. I liked that the Furies were back (they're my favourite characters). The twist was interesting. 4 stars for the target audience, 3 stars for me.