About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to navigate social pressures or power imbalances and needs a blueprint for courage. While it is an action-packed Greek myth, it serves as a powerful metaphor for standing up to 'monstrous' challenges to protect those we love. It follows Perseus on his quest to defeat the snake-haired Medusa to save his mother from an unwanted marriage. Through this retelling, children explore themes of justice, bravery, and the importance of using one's wits. The Usborne Young Reading format is specifically designed for the 'transitional' stage: it offers the complexity of a chapter book with supportive illustrations. It is an ideal choice for building reading stamina while discussing how perseverance and cleverness can overcome even the scariest obstacles.
