Two of our talented Plums, Hazem Asif and Macha Yao, have recently worked on Greek mythology stories. Reimagining classic Greek mythology tales in the style of picture books and middle grade is a fantastic way to introduce these epic stories to a younger audience, and ignite within them a love for this new genre of storytelling they may not have previously been aware of. Take a look at Hazem and Macha's brilliant books below!
The Odyssey: written by Liv Albert and illustrated by Hazem Asif
Liv Albert and Hazem’s The Odyssey is the perfect book to learn more about the world of Odysseus and his epic journey, for old and new fans alike!
Host of the ‘Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!’ and mythology aficionado Liv retells of The Odyssey in a way that both captures the magic and wonder of the original story and gives it a modern twist, making it the perfect accessible yet comprehensive guide for any reader wanting to explore deeper into Homer’s world.
The Othernauts: written by Clare Pollard and illustrated by Macha Yao
The Othernauts retells the classic story Jason and the Argonauts in a fun-filled, action-packed adventure in a modern, accessible way for younger readers- the perfect book for any young scholars wanting to explore more stories from Greek Mythology!
Macha’s illustrations are the perfect companion to this exciting story, with a bright and colourful that introduces the charismatic characters, and black and white internals that give readers a snapshot into the grand world of Greek Mythology as they imagine the world in their minds while reading independently.
Check out more of Macha's exciting illustration work here!
Hazem’s stunning illustrations complement Liv’s storytelling perfectly, bringing the story to life in a whole new format: dive into in the thrilling seas as Odysseus and his men encounter the hypnotising sirens, the dangerous Charybdis, and the terrifying Scylla, and immerse yourself in the lush islands Odysseus visits throughout his journey, as well as the grand far away home in which his loving wife and son defend their family and Odysseus’ honour while anxiously awaiting his return.
See more of Hazem's beautiful illustration work here!
In the place of Jason is feisty female lead Phoebe, who leads her motley crew of Argonauts on an epic adventure to find the golden fleece. From prophecies to shape-shifters, from sea monsters to skeleton armies, this is a story that perfectly balances the classic trials and tribulations of the original Greek myth and a modern, relatable story of a girl who longs for adventure and wonder, exploring the world around her.
