Pandora Gets Jealous

Thirteen-year-old Pandora lives in ancient Greece and attends the Mount Olympus Academy. During a school project involving Prometheus's jar of evils, Pandora accidentally opens it and releases all seven evils into the world. To fix her mistake, Pandora must embark on a quest to recapture each evil before Zeus discovers what happened. She travels across ancient Greece with her friends on a mission to find and trap Jealousy, the first evil that escaped. The story follows Pandora's journey as she faces challenges, encounters mythological creatures, and learns to navigate both her quest and her relationships with friends and family. Her adventures take her through Greek landscapes and bring her face-to-face with figures from mythology. This middle-grade novel explores themes of responsibility, friendship, and coming-of-age through the lens of Greek mythology. The story reimagines the classic tale of Pandora's box while incorporating messages about dealing with mistakes and personal growth.

Readers report this book offers an engaging introduction to Greek mythology for middle-grade students. Several reviewers note the modern teen voice and humor make mythological concepts accessible to young readers. Liked: - Fast-paced plot with educational value - Relatable 13-year-old protagonist - Humorous dialogue and situations - Greek mythology woven naturally into story Disliked: - Some found Pandora too impulsive/bratty - A few parents noted mild romantic elements - Several mentioned predictable plot points Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (90+ ratings) Common Sense Media: 4/5 "Perfect mix of mythology and middle school drama" - Goodreads reviewer "My 10-year-old daughter couldn't put it down" - Amazon parent review "Pandora can be frustrating but that's part of her character growth" - Goodreads review "Made Greek myths fun and memorable for my students" - Teacher review on Amazon

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🔮 The book puts a creative spin on the classic Greek myth of Pandora's Box, reimagining Pandora as a 13-year-old student at Mount Olympus Academy. 📚 Author Carolyn Hennesy has combined her two passions: writing and performing. Besides being an author, she's also an accomplished actress known for roles in shows like "General Hospital" and "True Blood." 🏺 The original Greek myth of Pandora dates back to the 8th century BC and appears in Hesiod's works "Theogony" and "Works and Days." ✨ This book is the first in a seven-book series, with each subsequent book focusing on Pandora's quest to capture a different escaped evil (Jealousy, Vanity, Laziness, Envy, Greed, Lust, and Pride). 🗺️ The story weaves together multiple aspects of Greek mythology, featuring appearances by famous mythological figures like Zeus, Hera, and Prometheus, making it both entertaining and educational for young readers.