demeter

"[Pers?fone] is an ordinary girl, which is exactly what is bothering her. She may be the adopted daughter of the famous magician [Dem?ter], but Persephone struggles to find her place alongside such a force of nature. Driven by recurring nightmares as well as a budding curiosity, [Pers?fone] decides to explore the secrets of her birth, which everyone seems rather intent on keeping from her. With or without help, [Pers?fone] will embark on an epic adventure deep into the Underworld where she'll discover far more than she bargained for"--Back cover.

Persephone is an ordinary girl, which is exactly what is bothering her. She may be the adopted daughter of the famous magician Demeter, but Persephone struggles to find her place alongside such a force of nature. Driven by recurring nightmares as well as a budding curiosity, Persephone decides to explore the secrets of her birth, which everyone seems rather intent on keeping from her. With or without help, Persephone will embark on an epic adventure deep into the Underworld where she'll discover far more than she bargained for.

"Explores the ... drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the goddess of the harvest ... includes history, myths, and a family tree"--Provided by publisher.

"Demeter in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the goddess of the harvest. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension."--.