Beasts and Monsters

Legends #3

by Anthony Horowitz

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.

Genres: Mythology, Young Adult, Audiobook, Adventure, Fantasy, Childrens

128 pages, Paperback

First published May 7, 2010

About the author

Anthony Horowitz, OBE is ranked alongside Enid Blyton and Mark A. Cooper as "The most original and best spy-kids authors of the century." (New York Times). Anthony has been writing since the age of eight, and professionally since the age of twenty. In addition to the highly successful Alex Rider books, he is also the writer and creator of award winning detective series Foyle’s War, and more recently event drama Collision, among his other television works he has written episodes for Poirot, Murder in Mind, Midsomer Murders and Murder Most Horrid. Anthony became patron to East Anglia Children’s Hospices in 2009.

On 19 January 2011, the estate of Arthur Conan Doyle announced that Horowitz was to be the writer of a new Sherlock Holmes novel, the first such effort to receive an official endorsement from them and to be entitled the House of Silk.

http://us.macmillan.com/author/anthon...

Reviews

[Rogerio · Rating 2 out of 5]

I guess we have many of these books which attempt at presenting myths in an entertaining way. It is a successful attempt, though, although short and perhaps too basic.

[Chiara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice stories, told in a funny way. Short and easy to read.

[Márcio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fábulas e mitologias recontadas de forma breve e com toques de humor. Diversão ligeira.

[Sandra Gerrits · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick and enjoyable read. I knew most myths but learned a few new ones. Excellent for reluctant readers.

[Shonel Teke · Rating 5 out of 5]

After completing Anthony Horowitz’Battles and Quests, I plunged headlong into another book from the “Legend” series—Beasts and Monsters.

Now in the past few weeks, beasts and monsters have come to take on a brand new meaning for me, especially after watching Conjuring, Annabelle and episodes from Supernatural back-to-back. Yet, I have always loved the good old mythical beast a wee bit more than the spooky spirits and the supernatural which are something else altogether.

Horowitz takes us around the world in search of a few famed monsters, and while we may have heard of the Riddle of the Sphinx and Medusa, there are some really interesting ones that you may never have heard of before, such as the Washer at the Ford.

The author’s tongue-in-cheek narrative makes this a fun and easy read, perfect for adolescents and teenagers, but also equally suited to adults who need a welcome distraction from all the serious reading we usually do. The only gross injustice is the list of monsters at the end of the book - I would have loved to learn more about them, and the author could have elaborated a bit more too.

Overall, I loved the book and I am sure you would too.

[Emkoshka · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had a lavishly illustrated copy of a book of myths and legends when I was a child (not sure if it was the Kingfisher one) and I used to love looking through it, though I usually settled on reading 'Theseus and the Minotaur'. This slim volume is the first in a series of thematic retellings of all the classic Greek and Roman myths, with some other cultures thrown in for good measure. They've been updated somewhat with sly storytelling and lots of blood and gore, to get young boys interested, I guess. I prefer Roger Lancelyn Green's versions, really, but I'll persist with the rest of the series as the stories are short and varied.

[Grace Luís · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s an ok book to pass time and know a little about different mythologies. I loved that I go to know more about,actually search each story told but it wasn’t funny at all for me unfortunately. But it’s definitely a book I can read with teens.
The story I liked the most was the first one “ The Riddle of the Sphinx”.

[Mohit · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is scary but it is very exciting for me. Itis a good book to read at night.
Review buy my son Pranshav Mishra eight years old

[Mustaqeem Iqbal · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok I probably won't read this again.

[Nick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hyped as "masterful retellings," but they're really not. They're some very early work by Anthony Horowitz, from years before his best work began.
These are rather flippant retellings of some classics of myth and folklore, along with some very sloppy bits. For instance, in his section on a Cheyenne tale, he's off by a whole century on the dates he gives.
In the introduction he explains that he was recovering from illness when he wrote these stories. It explains quite a bit.
Still, they're decent versions of stories that might be new to the target audience, and his notes on unfamiliar beasts of myth and legend were very interesting, if a bit too brief.

[Blade Barrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an anthology of many masterful retellings of legends through history. Some stories are those we are familiar with, like that of the Minotaur. Other stories are less commonly know, like the story of The washer at the Ford.
If you chose to read this book you'll find it isn't very long, that is because this author has perfected the art of simplifying a story so that it's good, but not tedious to read.

[Seth Barrett · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was my second book that i read after Anthony Horowitz. this book has lots of mini stories in it. my favorite story in this book was "The Riddle Of The Sphinx". the reason why i liked this book so much is because it flowed. most of the stories in this book don't really flow. overall this book with lots of stories in it was good.

[Selvianty Yusuf · Rating 3 out of 5]

What's in this book:
1. The Riddle of the Sphinx
2. The Incredible Spotted Egg
3. The Dragon and Saint George
4. The Washer at the Ford
5. The Gorgon's Head

All them are popular legends and fun to read them all over again :)

[Anthony Wokasch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let me now about the most impotant monters in the Greek times.

[Michael Boult · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book because it is many short stories which makes it easy toi read. It also has a bit of realism as well as myths or legends.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another quick read. This time retelling popular mythology related to beasts and monsters.

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love myths about monsters so this book was perfect for me! I loved the different stories of the monsters/creatures. I really did like this book.

[Snufkin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anthony Horowitz has a great way of writing, bringing these myths to life in a thrilling way!

[Lembede]

ita nice

[Malith]

wow fascinating and awesome

[Britt Meter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy reading about mythology from all over the world, it was a short easy read for me.

20/8/2023
I really liked mythologies and learning about beasts and monsters 👻 👽 from all over the world.

[Summer]

good book

[Lakota Pochedley]

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