Sirens

Monsters

by Mary Schulte

Describes the Greek myth of the Sirens--half-woman and half-bird monsters who tempted sailors to their deaths with beautiful singing--from their mythical creation, their downfall, and their influence on modern culture.

48 pages, Hardcover

First published November 27, 2007

Reviews

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a kids book, it does really well with explaining the Greek mythology and evolution of the siren myths from the past to current modern day. Very quick read, great for kids interested in sirens. However, be aware that most of the book focuses on sirens as bird creatures, not the mermaid-like creatures we've come to associate them with.