Let's Go, Pegasus!

by: Jean Marzollo (Retold by)

Published by: Little, Brown and Company

Reviewed by Andrea Sisco

Let's Go, Pegasus! is the retelling of a Greek myth. It was told thousands of years ago and later written down by Ovid, a Roman writer. Jean Marzollo, author of over a hundred books for children, has adapted the story for children.

Perseus lived with his mother, Danae on a Greek Island. They lived a good life until a wicked king announced that he would take Danae for his wife. Perseus didn't want his mother to marry the king and the king was aware of this. He decided to give Perseus an impossible task, one in which he would lose his life. The king agreed that if Perseus brought him the head of the monster Medusa, he would not marry Danae.

Perseus knows the task is impossible, but prays to the gods to help him. With the god's help, Perseus is successful and the people and animals that Medusa had turned to statues were returned to their original form.

Danae was overjoyed at her son's success. But the king? Well, he had his own problems to deal with.

This book is designated for children 4-8. I think the story is far too violent and scary for children that young. In my opinion, it would be a better choice for the Middle Reader. And, parents should read the story with the child so they can explain it and immediately deal with any fears the child might have.

Armchair Interviews says: A wonderful retelling of a Greek myth--but it's not for little children.