Pegasus

Thirteen-year-old Emily lives in New York City when a wounded Pegasus crashes onto her roof during a storm. This event thrusts her into a hidden world of Olympian gods and monsters from Greek mythology. Emily must help protect Pegasus while navigating threats from both the mortal and mythological realms. Her mission leads her through Manhattan's streets and skyscrapers as she attempts to keep the mythical creature safe from those who wish to capture or harm him. With her new friend Joel at her side, Emily faces choices and challenges that test her courage and determination. She discovers powers and abilities she never knew she possessed as she becomes entangled in an ancient conflict. The story explores themes of friendship, destiny, and the intersection between the modern world and classical mythology. Through Emily's journey, the narrative examines how ordinary people respond when confronted with extraordinary circumstances.

Readers describe this as a fast-paced adventure that appeals to fans of Percy Jackson and Greek mythology. Young readers ages 9-13 connect with the female protagonist Emily and her friendship with the winged horse. Liked: - Blends modern setting with mythology - Strong female lead character - Focus on friendship and family bonds - Clean content appropriate for middle grade - Detailed descriptions of flight scenes Disliked: - Predictable plot points - Simple writing style frustrates some older readers - Character development feels rushed - Villains lack depth - Some find the pacing uneven Ratings: Goodreads: 4.3/5 (15,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (900+ reviews) Barnes & Noble: 4.5/5 (200+ reviews) "Perfect for young mythology fans who aren't ready for more complex books" - Common Sense Media review "The flying scenes are magical but the dialogue is basic" - Goodreads reviewer "My 10-year-old couldn't put it down" - frequent Amazon review comment

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🌟 Kate O'Hearn was inspired to write Pegasus after watching the aftermath of 9/11 in New York City, leading her to create a story where mythological beings help protect modern-day Manhattan 🏺 While most stories depict Pegasus as male, O'Hearn chose to make her Pegasus female, naming her Pegasus Flame, to challenge traditional mythology 🗽 The book blends Greek mythology with contemporary New York City, featuring locations like Central Park and the Empire State Building as key settings for mythological events ⚡ The series grew from a planned trilogy to seven books due to its popularity, with translations in over 12 languages worldwide 🦄 The author extensively researched both Greek mythology and the layout of New York City's emergency response systems to create realistic scenarios for her characters' adventures