Orpheus and Eurydice, retold by Hugh Lupton & Daniel Morden, ill. Carole Hénaff, Barefoot Books, ISBN 9781846867842
REVIEWED BY MATILDA, 8, WA
Matilda reviews her own copy of this book.
This is a Greek myth and it tells the story of how Orpheus and Eurydice got married but then Eurydice died. Orpheus really loved Eurydice so he goes to the Land of Forgetfulness (the Land of the Dead) to ask for Eurydice back. He thinks he can get her back if he plays his lyre for the god Hades and the goddess Persephone. Will life go back to normal for Orpheus and Eurydice?
I already knew this myth from school and this book explains the story really well.
I like the illustrations because they are like paintings from a mural and I like the extra decorations added — like swirls in Eurydice’s hair.
The story does have creepy parts, so BEWARE! In other bits the words are so soothing and they get into your heart and make your heart burn with sadness for Orpheus and Eurydice.
People from ages 8+ will like this book and also people who like Greek myths, folktales and adventures.
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