Books in Legend series

Don't mess with the gods. And if they mess with you? Run like hell . . . Myths and legends are full of stories of the transformation of humans and animals into other things through the magical intervention of the Gods. From better-known characters like Actaeon, the famous Greek huntsman who was doomed to become a stag forever chased by his own dogs, and Glaucus, the fisherman who became a fish himself, only to fall hopelessly in love with a naiad, to the Japanese tale of the Goddess Amaterasu, who created the first eclipse when she hid herself in a cave and more, Legends: Tricks and Transformations by Anthony Horowitz proves that all is never what it seems when it comes to the affairs of the Gods.

Legends: Battles and Quests by Anthony HorowitzDon't mess with the gods. And if they mess with you? Run like hell . . . Including King Arthur, The Minotaur, Inca legends and more! There was a time when monsters and dragons roamed the earth and the gods walked among us. A time of blood, swords and furious battles. A time of legends, heroes, darkness and death . . .

From the pen of master storyteller Anthony Horowitz comes a new series of myths and legends from around the world, retold in a contemporary voice, and illustrated with bold, graphic artwork. Packed with Horowitz's signature action, humor, and suspense these collections feel fresh, modern, and perfect for today's fast-moving audience. When life is over, and the conflicted souls of the dead wend their weary way down to the underworld, what do they see? A three-headed dog with slavering jaws, a bubbling swamp and a hangman's noose, or simply darkness? From familiar stories like the Greek myth of Orpheus, to lesser known tales like the Viking legend of the poet Nornagest and his precious candle, or the story of the Indian Princess Savitri who cheated death with nothing but her smarts, this collection is full of characters who are brave enough (or foolish enough) to cheat death and tell the tale.

Gorgons, Banshees, Dragons, Spinxes, Sea Monsters-where would a hero be without a monster to conquer? Legends: Beasts and Monsters by Anthony Horowitz pulls together the baddest beasts in story and song along with fast-moving action, plenty of fighting, and a good dose of gruesome gore. The moody graphics add just the right punch of drama. From the Dragon who fought Saint George, to the Sphinx's Riddle, Medusa' magnificent hair, the epic heroism of Perseus' many battles and more, this is the ultimate tour of mythology's fantastic beasts.

Don't mess with the gods. And if they mess with you? Run like hell . . . Including Gorgons, Banshees, Dragons, Sphinxes and more! There was a time when monsters and dragons roamed the earth and the gods walked among us. A time of blood, swords and furious battles. A time of legends, heroes, darkness and death . . . Legends: Beasts and Monsters is the first in a series of masterful retellings of classic myths from the legendary Anthony Horowitz.

Students will enjoy exploring the rich folk legacy of Puerto Rico through the 17 legends that have been arranged chronologically in this bilingual edition. The text is presented in both simple Spanish and English so that readers can gain valuable reading skills in their new language, with the support of their native language. The content questions that follow each reading will enhance understanding, and the exercises will reinforce the grammar and vocabulary introduced in the stories. These is also a bilingual vocabulary list at the end of the book.

King Arthur would have been just another king if he was content to just sit at home. And Rome would never have been founded if Remus had won the famous battle instead of his brother. From the epic defeat of the Minotaur to the fierce legends of the Inca, battles and quests are the lifeblood of mythology, and Legends: Battles and Quests by Anthony Horowitz thrusts readers right into the heart of some of the best (and bloodiest) adventure stories from around the world.

Join the fantasy adventures of Eko, Kat, and Clayton as they travel across land and time! Appropriate for ages 8+ with an entertaining story line and plenty of humor for all ages. Here's a sneak peek: Eko, an Elf of only twelve years from a long since burned ancient village, sat slumped in the corner of his cell, his yellow eyes focusing in the darkness. He was fairly young for an Elf, for Elves live twice as long as humans. His misleading height of five feet eleven inches, taller than most races of his age, led him to appear much older than he was. Eko had an impish face, distorted a little by a nasty scar across his right eye. He sniffed in the cold. Being in a dungeon is never a good thing, save for the adventure. The entire underground prison smelled of wet dog though, and there were no other living creatures except for him and his captors. “You could at least stop the infernal dripping!” Eko yelled into the silence. Water from the river above dripped down on his face. He felt the cold stone against his back through the filthy tunic he wore. “I shall freeze long before you put your plans for me into action!” He looked up at the cracked and mossy stone ceiling of the underground prison he was being kept in, water flowing through the seams and dripping on his face. “I will die in this cell,” he muttered to himself.

Don't mess with the gods. And if they mess with you? Run like hell . . . When it comes to mixing it up with the Gods, woe be to the man (or woman) who makes them angry. Here is a collection of five stories that demonstrates just how angry those Gods can get. From creative re-tellings of the Greek stories Pandora’s Box, The Judgment of Paris, and Narcissus and Echo, to less familiar but equally cautionary Viking story of The Stolen Hammer of Thor, and the Inuit legend of The Ten Fingers of Sedna, one thing is clear—it never pays to mess with the Gods!