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Medusa the Mean places readers in the halls of Mount Olympus Academy, where the only mortal student, Medusa, longs to be like her immortal classmates and find a place among them. Surrounded by powerful Greek gods and goddesses, she battles the challenges of fitting in, battling stereotypes, and overcoming her reputation as a mean, snake-haired girl. Through humor and heart, the story explores themes of friendship and identity in a mythic setting.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Joan Holub
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