McCaughrean, Geraldine, retel. Perseus.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)

MCCAUGHREAN, Geraldine, retel. Perseus. 118p. (Heroes Series). CIP. Cricket. 2005. Tr $15.95. ISBN 0-8126-2735-0. LC 2004020690.

Gr 5-8--This retelling of the myth takes Perseus from the oracular pronouncement that he will cause his grandfather's death to the time the hero settles in as King of Little Tiryns. The writing is often energetic and riveting, as when McCaughrean describes the Medusa head's effects on soldiers ranged against Perseus: "They saw the hand draw out something green, repulsive, and writhing. A nasty smell struck their nostrils, and curiosity plucked at their brains. But then their nostrils smelled nothing more, their brains struggled no more after …