ATLAS OF MYTHICAL JOURNEYS: Discover Heroic Quests, Daring Voyages and Epic Adventures, latest in an excellent series

ATLAS OF MYTHICAL JOURNEYS: Discover Heroic Quests, Daring Voyages and Epic Adventures
EMILY HAWKINS (illus. Iryna Dobrovetska)
Wide Eyed Editions (non-affiliate Bookshop.org link)
$30.00 all editions, available now

Rating: 5* of five

The Publisher Says: Tread in the footsteps of ancient heroes and heroines with An Atlas of Mythical Journeys, your fantastical guidebook to adventures otherwise lost to time.

For thousands of years, humans have been telling stories of great and perilous journeys and the heroic adventurers who made them. Relive more than 30 of these legendary voyages with An Atlas of Mythical Journeys, and uncover the secret histories behind them.

From the fateful homecoming of Odysseus to Mulan's mission to free her homeland, these tales plot a course from myth to folklore to history. Marvel at epic scenes for every journey, featuring battles between gods and monsters, treacherous seas, and long-lost lairs filled with treasure. Along the way, you'll not only discover myths and legends you've never heard before, but also learn all about the peoples and cultures who told them, what they mean, and where they come from.

Arranged by continent, featured stories include:

Jason and the Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece

Loki's mischievous search for the apples of immortality

San Zang's famed journey to the West

The exploits at sea of Sinbad the Sailor

The Wabanaki legend of Glooscap

Anansi the Spider and the Box of Stories

How Māui created the islands called New Zealand

Many, many more...

Fact meets fantasy in this stunning collection of beloved tales and unearthed legends for 9-12-year-olds, each of which reveals something more about the excitement of journeying into the unknown. With lovingly hand-painted illustrations rich in authentic detail, An Atlas of Mythical Journeys is certain to become a favorite of those reading independently or with parents. The ultimate quest awaits in An Atlas of Mythical Journeys!

For more in the same series, check out An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms and An Atlas of Afterlives.

I RECEIVED A DRC FROM THE PUBLISHER VIA EDELWEISS+. THANK YOU.

My Review: I've loved, and recommended, every one of the books in this series for anyone to enjoy. The primary audience, IMO, starts around eight years old for the brighter kids and ten for more average readers.

Adults shouldn't feel excluded! We can thoroughly enjoy this beautiful object. The stories won't be new; the narrative voice won't be aimed at us; but there's good comfort in being told a story, especially (sometimes) a familiar one.

Now, look at this art:

It's perfectly gorgeous, and if you're looking forthe gift of all gifts for a mythology lover this Yule, here it is.