Olivia Coolidgeová sa preslávila ako autorka pre deti, ktorá vyniká predovšetkým svojimi prepracovaniami mýtov. Jej klasické diela sú výsledkom starostlivého výskumu a ukazujú jej mimoriadnu schopnosť oživiť minulosť. Skrze svoje texty necháva čitateľov nahliadnuť do sveta starovekých príbehov s nadčasovou pôsobivosťou.
From the terror of Medusa and the Minotaur to the Labors of Heracles and journeys of Theseus, the stories in this collection have thrilled and enthralled people for centuries with their high drama, hazardous quests, and unforgettable characters (both mortal and immortal). Under Olivia Coolidge"s skillful pen, the landscape of early Greece and its famous legends bloom with vigor and are perfectly suited to the adventure-seeking reader.
In this retelling of the Trojan War, Olivia Coolidge crafts heroes and gods into real, multidimensional characters, not just the figures of legend. Vibrant storytelling and finely wrought action have made her version of the classic tale of the Fall of Troy accessible to generations of young readers.