This book retells Greek myths, focusing on the gods and their interactions with mortals.
Author
Leon Garfield
19 books in the catalog
Leon Garfield has 19 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, adventure and mystery. The titles we've reviewed span 1964 to 2015.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 11–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Leon Garfield's work include courage. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
This book retells seven of Shakespeare's plays in prose for young readers.
Set during the English Civil War, a young orphan boy named Pip finds himself caught between warring factions and must rely on his wits to survive.
A young orphan boy in 18th-century London is drawn into a dangerous world of crime and deception when he is tasked with stealing a valuable watch.
In 18th-century London, a young orphan named Thomas navigates a world of intrigue and danger as he tries to uncover secrets about his past.
A young orphan boy named Kit is drawn into a world of crime and intrigue in 18th-century London. He must navigate dangerous situations and make difficult choices to survive.
A young boy named Thomas is sent to live with his uncle and becomes entangled in a dangerous plot.
In a historical setting, a young protagonist navigates a complex situation involving a mysterious gingerbread and a sense of guilt.
In 18th-century London, a young orphan boy named Tom is drawn into a dangerous mystery involving a hidden message.
A boy named Nimrod attempts to build a tower to reach the heavens, defying divine authority.
A young boy named Thomas is tricked by a wealthy landowner and must find a way to reclaim his inheritance and prove his worth.
A young orphan named Kit is taken in by a peculiar master craftsman and learns the trade while navigating a dangerous London.
Young orphan Finn navigates the harsh streets of 18th-century London, learning survival skills and encountering various characters in his quest for a better life.
A young orphan boy named Jem works for a cruel master in London and gets involved in a dangerous mission.
This collection features three tales of young apprentices navigating challenges and learning their trades in historical settings.
A young orphan named Jem is sent to work as a stable boy and becomes entangled in a mysterious plot.
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The Strange Affair of Adelaide Harris (Harris and Bostock #1)
Leon Garfield · 1971
Concern33MixedVirtue23Present
In 18th-century London, a young orphan named Adelaide gets entangled in a mysterious and dangerous plot involving a stolen jewel.
A young orphan named Smith navigates the dangerous streets of 18th-century London, seeking a better life.
Orphaned Jack Holborn is tricked into becoming a cabin boy on a ship bound for the Caribbean, facing danger and adventure.
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