Best mythology books for kids and teens at some point during their grade school years, lots of kids go through a big mythology phase they cant get enough of stories about gods, goddesses, and other mythological creatures. Ya books central explore young adult book releases and read. The ka by mary deal is a great book for anyone interested in the egyptian. Within the great epic myths are explained many smaller mysteries of life a. Best books for teens based on greek mythology urban epics. A list of ya and some younger aged fiction with an egyptian theme. Others are creating their own mythologies for their ya adventures. Gods and goddesses are going strong in the ya sphere. Please do not post unrelated books or multiples in the series. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Or ancient egypt in general, recently ive become fascinated with ancient egyptian history, particularly the mythology but anything about pre ad egypt is welcome.
Myths appear frequently in egyptian writings and art, particularly in short stories and in religious material such as hymns, ritual texts. Given that we have particularly fond memories of burying ourselves in books about ancient egypt and egyptian mythology and virtually anything containing. The fourth book of the sequence, the ghost of akhenaten, is set in the present and carries on the theme. An epic chart of 162 young adult retellings retelling, books. The best part about writing books with mythology aimed at kids is that so many kids devour mythology books. Rick riordan to help promote an indian mythology ya novel book village being built in bhilar, maharashtra frequent readers tend to be better lovers, claims study. Book suggestions ya retellings of mythology book suggestions, book. They have an adult category as well as a childrens including ya category. From greek and roman to egyptian and norse, there are dedicated shelves at libraries and bookstores for mythology these days. I love books based on greek mythology, but the bookstore is big and full of wonders, including whole mythological universes that are even more fun to explore through ya. All titles preceded by an orange scarab are highly recommended by the author for those wishing to learn more about ancient egypt and egyptian mythology. Mythology around the world 15 mythology and legends around the world 14 jr graphic mythologies women of mythology goddesses warriors and hunters 21st century skills library mythology and culture 12 oz 11. He succeeded very well at doing for egyptian mythology what he did with greek mythology. Here are some lists of mythology books for teens on goodreads.
In real life, egyptians were so obsessed with cats that they extended the practice of mummification to felines. The nineteenth century proved to be a heyday for egyptianizing themes in art, architecture, and culture. A delightful childrens story about ancient egypt and time travel. Her mother is isis the goddess of motherhood and her father is osiris god of the underworld. These books are about the adventures of two siblings, sadie and carter kane, who discover that the ancient egyptian world is still amongst them and they. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
The alchemyst series by michael scott pulls from egyptian mythology, though its a bit of a hodgepodge of other myths too. You wont find a lot of greek or egyptian mythologyinspired winners here. The kane chronicles the red pyramid, the throne of fire, and the serpents shadow. His percy jackson books were based heavily off of myth.
The heroes of olympus, book five the blood of olympus heroes of olympus, the, book five the heroes of olympus 5. Aug 24, 2017 perfect for fans of poetic writing and ya that tackles end of the world scenarios. If its serious researchtype books on greek mythology, you wont find it here. While i generally find myself most inclined to read realistic fiction, lush, literary stories based on myths regularly end up in my stacks of books. Oct 31, 2019 gods and goddesses are going strong in the ya sphere. Check out our list below of some great mythology inspired reads. He is a member of the editorial board of the journal of egyptian history and has broadcast on radio and tv in the uk and abroad, including bbcs horizon and channel 4s private lives of the pharaohs. Most of the books listed below combine real historical elements and characters with egyptian mythology. Ya egyptian mythology the online eccentric librarian.
Best mythology books for kids and teens common sense media. Son of the sun is part of moyra caldecotts acclaimed egyptian sequence, which also includes hatshepsut. The egyptian books were based on myth and archeology. In the tradition of all books by scieszka and smith, although it is perfect for ages 610, adults will get a smile too from the offbeat humor and weird predicaments in which the time warp trio find themselves. You can find a twist on about any sort of tale your heart imagines from any and all corners of the world. Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for. Reworking fairy tales and mythology is nothing new in young adult fiction. Ive never read a romance book but right now i just feel like reading. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Book suggestions ya retellings of shakespeare an epic chart of 162 young adult retellings read your way through this infographic of 162 young adult books that are all retellings of classic literature, myths, fairy tales and shakespearean plays. Purpose known as the jackalgod of mummification, anubis was responsible for making sure the journey to the underworld went smoothly for man. Sep 03, 2014 they have an adult category as well as a childrens including ya category.
Check out our list below of some great mythologyinspired reads. In egyptian mythology, anubis was the original god of the dead. Some authors are taking agesold mythology and making it attainable for the modern times. Perfect for fans of poetic writing and ya that tackles end of the world scenarios. Isadora just wants to escape her family, but when youre the human daughter of egyptian gods, thats easier said than done. An epic chart of 162 young adult retellings epic reads. Ancient egypt historical fiction, historical fiction, books barnes. Elsa marston, the ugly goddess 2002, about a fourteenyearold egyptian. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. But as anubis was worshipped by more followers, osiris took over his role while anubis had a more direct role guiding the souls of the deceased. Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for the latest in ya releases. Life in ancient egyptian dover coloring books by john green.
Instead, the society focuses on recognizing books that best exemplify the spirit of the inklings a group of oxford academics and writers which included j. In egyptian mythology, cats were worshipped as deities. Are there any good fantasy books out there inspired by. Mackenzie illustrated html at egyptian mythology and egyptian christianity, by samuel sharpe illustrated html at. And because i love them both equally, heres a list of ya mustreads for anyone who has ever worked their way through a great big collection of classic greek mythsand wished the stories were just a little bit longer. In literature, rick riordan has written three books based on egyptian mythology in the modern world. Ya books central explore young adult book releases and. Jul 12, 2019 in the middle east and north africa, stories by ya authors have an additional edge, devoured as they are by readers who either want representation in the books they read, or to better understand.
Classic mythology and ya lit have more than a few things in common. Yet while ya fiction is usually marketed at youngsters aged 12 to 18, most readers are adults, drawn to comingofage stories that explore themes. Ill admit i was hesitant with this new series, egyptian mythology is a lot harder since so much of it is supposition. This is a list of ya and some childrens books that are based on world mythology including greek, roman, egyptian etc. A guide to the gods, goddesses, and traditions of ancient egypt. Given that we have particularly fond memories of burying ourselves in books about ancient egypt and egyptian mythology and virtually anything containing mummies, we thought it might be a good idea to do a round up of some young adult and middle grade novels dealing with these. There is a useful historical timeline which allows the reader to follow the complexities of egyptian history and locate the mythology within the development of the. Daughter of amun and tutankhamun and the daughter of ra. An epic chart of 162 young adult retellings mythology books. The red pyramid by rick riordan, the egypt game by zilpha keatley snyder, the chaos of stars by. The red pyramid by rick riordan, the throne of fire by rick riordan, the serpents shadow by rick riordan, the son. Young adult age 18 and new adult age 1825 novels involving egyptian mythology.
Are there any good fantasy books out there inspired by ancient. Rick riordan to help promote an indian mythology ya novel. His origins reach at least to the early iron age and apparently to the late bronze, and in the oldest biblical literature he is a stormandwarrior deity who leads the heavenly army against israels enemies. Aug 08, 20 ya egyptian mythology posted on august 8, 20 by talvi the chaos of stars a lofty name for a book that is a quick and airy read is a ya utilizing the gods of egypt and greece as a plotline. May 20, 2019 egyptian mythology in this brief introduction to the subject of egyptian mythology the author has given a lot of thought to the context of the subject. Yahweh was the national god of the kingdoms of israel samaria and judah.
Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Which book should i read to understand egyptian mythology. Check out these epic mythologyinspired ya books with some epic. The 10 best norse mythology books norse mythology for smart. Boasting lenticulars, an easytoassemble trading card pyramid, and fullcolor diagrams and maps, this deluxe, lavishly illustrated guide teaches readers how to compile.
Egyptian mythology is the collection of myths from ancient egypt, which describe the actions of the egyptian gods as a means of understanding the world around them. This take on egyptian mythology is for those who like their fiction with a heavy dose of snark. The beliefs that these myths express are an important part of ancient egyptian religion. I also vaguely remember reading a book called the egypt game when i was a kid dont remember it well, but think it was a decent ya read. Great book filled with mythology, humor, romance, and adventure.
Celia sand and her best friend, anya burtoni, are inklings for the esteemed. Apr 30, 2015 i love books based on greek mythology, but the bookstore is big and full of wonders, including whole mythological universes that are even more fun to explore through ya. View entire discussion 20 comments more posts from the fantasy community. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Anatomy of a civilisation, which is slightly more complicated, because it represents a reassessment of ancient egypt right. In this comprehensive introduction to egyptian mythology, author geraldine pinch shows how the mythology of ancient egypt must be pieced together from a variety of written and visual sources. What are some good greek mythology books for young adults. Manufacturing is crucial to the economy in the united states, accounting for 62 percent of research and development and almost a third of productivity growth. Here are 7 diverse mythinspired novels you shouldnt miss. Egyptian themes became much more widespread, however, after jeanfrancois champollion deciphered egyptian hieroglyphics, enabling egyptian works to be read. Isadora is your average 16 year old girl except for the fact that her parents are egyptian gods. This is, to my mind, one of the most original pieces of scholarship on ancient egypt published in the last 50 years and there is a particular connection to me, because the author, barry kemp, was my lecturer at.
He was also the consultant for the bbcs awardwinning documentary on the building of the great pyramid. Best young adultnew adult novels involving egyptian mythology. See more ideas about my books, books and good books. If you want a fun take on greek myths, try the mythlopedia books by steven otfinoski. Egyptian mythology in this brief introduction to the subject of egyptian mythology the author has given a lot of thought to the context of the subject. To our surprise, our recent list of ya books based on greek mythology has become one of the most popular on the site. Feb 26, 2014 in egyptian mythology, cats were worshipped as deities. The red pyramid by rick riordan, the throne of fire by rick riordan, the serpents shadow by rick riordan, the son o. John murray, 1920, by margaret alice murray html with commentary at egyptian myth and legend, by donald a.
In terms of job creation, this industry has the highest multiplier effect. Are there any good fantasy books out there inspired by ancient egyptian mythology. These books are all personally owned by the author and are the sources for all information found on this web site baines, john, et. This take on egyptian mythology is for those who like their fiction with a. Theres something for every fan of mythology in this eclectic list of ya.
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