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Phaeton and the Chariot of the Sun
By Cadnum, Michael
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-43954-533-4
- Publisher
- New York : Orchard Books, 2004.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2004
Gr 7-9 When a griffin threatens his home, Phaeton hopes to battle the monster, but a rival beats him to the kill. Epaphus then challenges Phaeton's claim to be Phoebus Apollo's son. Phaeton questions his mother, who bids him to seek his divine father. Charmed by this bold, handsome lad, Apollo rashly promises him anything he wants. The boy asks to drive the god's fiery chariot, a journey that ends in tragedy. This retelling is structured in three acts: the home setting, where P...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
