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In the Greek mythological tale of Perseus, a young hero named Perseus sets off on a dangerous journey to rescue his mother from a forced marriage. Perseus discovers that Medusa, a creature with snakes for hair, is the head of the gorgon. Perseus must brave her gaze to slay Medusa and save his loved one. The book vividly depicts the horror and bravery of Perseus as he confronts Medusa and her sisters, the three-headed dog Pegasus, and the other creatures of the underworld.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Geraldine McCaughrean
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