Orpheus and Eurydice (Greek Myths) by Hugh Lupton

Orpheus and Eurydice (Greek Myths) Reviews

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  Kyle

  I happened to have this newly-acquired book in my on-call teaching kit, and it was National Read Aloud Day. Impressed with the handling of suspense in each chapter, places where the young minds being read to could wonder about character, place and themes. Even a few eyebrows raised when the journey began in Chapter Two and ended in Four, with two more chapters to wrap things up. Gory details were there, but artfully obfuscated with rhythmic language, woven with the silver thread of sorrow Orpheus experiences during this epic. Non sure how the song he plays for Hades and Persephone was mean to be sung, so I recited it straight and still students felt its hypnotic effect!
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  SheAintGotNoShoes

  Loved the illustrations - reminded me of color versions of the artwork on old Greek vases.
  
  A nice re-telling of the story of Orpheus and his love Eurydice.
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  Catherine Clarke

  This is a classic retelling of the ancient Greek tale of the man who went to the underworld to save his beloved. This story is about a man named Orpheus who loses his wife on their wedding day. In order to get her back he travels to the underworld get her back. He plays his instrument and makes the god of the underworld weep with his beautiful music playing that he allows Eurydice to come back to life, but there is a catch. Overall, this book provided good illustrations that went a long with the story. I think that the strength of this book would be the retelling of it in a way that makes it understandable for little children because it does deal with themes of loss and jealousy. I would recommend this book because of its strengths.
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  Andy Hickman

  “Orpheus and Eurydice” Hugh Lupton, Daniel Morden
  They attacked Orpheus. They hacked off his head. A subtle new take on the tale. Beautifully illustrated.
  
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  Angela

  Demeter and Persephone is an interesting story. This book is the beginning of a series written for Tweens as a picture book. I enjoy the simple but unique artwork.
  The 3rd graders thought it somewhat boring till we discussed it.
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  Paul LaFontaine

  If you have read any of my reviews of Greek plays I will be consistent here. The form is too far removed from our own context to make sense. Some come through, like Hippolytus, most are like this one. Hard to discern the underlying theme on first reading.
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  Chintya Rahmawati

  Beautiful story with a very nice illustration.