Books about the Ancient Greeks

Homer’s classic Greek tale, The Odyssey, is retold for a contemporary audience in this thrilling picture book for older readers. It is an epic tale of gods and goddesses, violent battles and fearsome monsters, presented in bold collage illustrations. 

A stunning book exploring the history of sport across the world, from the sword fighter the Lady of Yue to boat-jousting on the Nile in Ancient Egypt. As ever with Flying Eye titles, the illustration and lovely book production means that this is a special treasure of a book that kids will adore.

The story of Athena may be lesser known than some other Greek myths, but hers is one of wisdom, war and courage. A brilliant and stylish book that offers an empowering experience for those unfamiliar with these commanding goddesses and heroines.

This guide to Greek mythology combines accessible facts with amazing visuals for a truly amazing read. The artwork really is the star of the book. 

A funny, accessible, adventurous introduction to characters and stories from ancient Greece, starring an endearing hero faced with impossible tasks.

In this epic book, Marx and Prabhat explore the culture, science and life of Ancient Greece. Prabhat’s illustrations are appealing and colourful and this is a real joy of a ​“dip in and out” book for kids with short attention spans, who might appreciate the interactive flaps too.

When Atlas’s parents get jobs at the Hotel of the Gods, he can’t help noticing that the guests seem to be actual gods; which is great fun until he accidentally releases a terrifying hellhound from the basement.

A wealth of Greek myths and legends are told engagingly and simply in this gorgeously illustrated hardback, filled with colourful, graphic illustration by Katie Ponder. 

Hercules’ plan to play it cool when he starts secondary school goes awry when he becomes a target for the school bully. With the arrival of his estranged Greek father, Hercules’ popularity surges, but at what cost? With a generous smattering of Greek mythology, this laugh-out-loud tale explores the nature of friendship, love and loyalty with a perfect mix of warmth and humour.

A quirky fantasy adventure in which a human boy and a Greek goddess accidentally release an immortal supervillain who is determined to take over the world – and maybe even the universe.

Can Trixie dos Santos trick five all-powerful gods into helping her save the world? Packed with characters from myths and legends from across the world, this is an action-packed, magical adventure. 

In this leftfield comic fantasy novel, 12-year-old Percy Jackson discovers that the Greek gods of Olympus are alive and living in modern-day New York.

Combining Greek mythology with modern technology, Alan Gibbons creates an exciting fantasy adventure.