By Emma Adams

Illustrated by Erica Salcedo

On Sale: May 27, 2025
Page Count: 32 pages
Publisher: Running Press Kids
ISBN-13: 9798894140964

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Dive into Greek mythology and learn how Medusa became the snake-haired monster she is in this exciting picture book in the Little Myths series.

Most people know Medusa for the halo of snakes that sit on her head and her ability to turn anyone who looks at her into stone. But once upon a time, Medusa was just a little girl. Sure, she was a powerful gorgon, but in lots of other ways she was just like you. She fought with her sisters, but all she really wanted was friendship, love, and to feel like she fit in. But she grew up, people were mean to her, and she grew angry, vengeful, and ultimately dangerous. This is her story. A humorous and informative “biography” of the famous snake-haired monster from Greek mythology, Medusa’s origin story comes to life for little myth lovers in vibrant illustrations and comic-like panels, perfect for young and emerging readers.

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Emma Adams grew up spending lots of her time in her local library, reading Roald Dahl books and imagining she was Matilda. Her love of reading turned into a love of publishing when she went to Loughborough University to study Publishing with English, and when Emma later started working on books for children it felt like the most natural thing in the world. Emma lives in Hackney, London.

Erica Salcedo is a freelance illustrator who lives in Cuenca (Spain) where she was born. She has illustrated a number of children’s titles, including Fungus is Among Us! By Joy Keller and All Bodies are Good Bodies by Charlotte Barkla.

“Young fans of the Percy Jackson TV series and Marvel movies will enjoy the Little Myths series, which recounts the origins of famous mythical monsters and gods…Recommended as supplementals for libraries with well-stocked mythology sections."
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Emma Adams

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Emma Adams grew up spending lots of her time in her local library, reading Roald Dahl books and imagining she was Matilda. Her love of reading turned into a love of publishing when she went to Loughborough University to study Publishing with English, and when Emma later started working on books for children it felt like the most natural thing in the world. Emma lives in Hackney, London.

Erica Salcedo is a freelance illustrator who lives in Cuenca (Spain) where she was born. She has illustrated a number of children’s titles, including Fungus is Among Us! By Joy Keller and All Bodies are Good Bodies by Charlotte Barkla.

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