Pandora Gets Jealous

This was a page turner from page one! I loved it and could not get enough of it! The story has fun characters, great pacing and the right mix of adventure and silliness. It is a must read and I eagerly await the next book in the series, which I am told will be out in August! Kudos to Carolyn Hennesy, she has created the next big must read series!!!!

I was completely blown away by how incredilbly good this book was. I know this is a bold statement, but I would compare it with the best of Gregory Maguire (Wicked, Son of a Witch, Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister). It combines Greek myth, history, modern refrences, adventure and a laugh out loud sense of humor. When your father is an immortal Titan, your mother is a personal assistant to Zeus (and she is quite a beauty), your uncle holds the weight of the world on his shoulders and you are a demi-god, you would think that life would be a breeze. But not so for 13-year-old Pandora Atheneus Andromaeche Helena (but you can call her Pandy). Pandy has a lot to live up to. The other maidens at school are always picking on her because she is somewhat plain looking and has an overbite and freckles. Her grades are less than perfect and her best friend is a relative of Medusa. Poor Pandy always feels like a dissapointment to her god-like parents and she wants nothing more than to make them proud of her and she wants to show the rest of her class that she is special. Which is why she brings a box containg all the evil and misery of the world to school for a class project. She's sure she will get an alpha on this project and make everyone proud. Unfortunately, the box is accidentally opened and the evils are released into the air in colorful puffs of smoke. This will not make her father happy. The rest of the gods and goddesses are even less happy about her mistake. She is summoned to a council to receive her punishment, which is to recapture what she has released onto humanity, and she doesn't have much time to do it. It's a big task for a little girl but she will never be alone in her quest. She has friends in very high places. So she sets off on her journey to capture the first evil, jealousy. Pandora's story is loaded with adventure and hilarity. For example, we find out that the reason Zues' wife Hera dislikes Pandy has something to do with cookies, Hermes actually had the first cell phone and the goddess Demeter promises to help rid the world of "cooties". I laughed out loud and was at the edge of my seat. Also, if you are not familiar with Greek myhtolgy and terms, not to worry. There is a handy glossary in the back of the book with definitions and correct pronunciations. Pandora Gets Jealous is a book not to be missed, and will be enjoyed by all ages. The next book in the series is Pandora Gets Vain, and I eagerly await it's release. It looks like I have another favorite series! [...]

Being an adult, mother of two kids I was not sure if this book was for me. Boy, am I glad I did not listen to my first instinct! This book was fantastic - filled with witty one-liners, twists and turns and some modern references that made it impossible to put down. I found myself holding it while making dinner and rushing to it at night until I finished in just a couple of days. I highly recommend this book. Carolyn Hennesy has started a fantastic journey that I hope goes on and on and I hope she takes a stab at adult fiction sometime too!!

I think that most children will tell you that one of their favorite topics in school was when you got to learn about mythology. Some of us continue that fascination well into our adult lives and Carolyn Hennesy brought that world to life with Pandora gets Jealous. She has created a vivid world for the reader to see as they read of the adventure for Pandora and her friends to retrieve the sins that Pandora unwittingly released from the box. Whether you are a "tween" or an adult, the book is an entertaining read that leaves you impatiently hoping to hear that the next book will be coming out soon.

What a wonderful book for any tween-teen that loves mythology! It's also great for those adults who also love the "Classics". Carolyn Hennesy weaves a tale based on Greek characters that is nothing short of fantastic. Pandora Atheneus Andromaeche Helena --"Pandy" attends Goddess School and must complete a project. She accidentally opens that famed box and all heck breaks loose! Rich in vocabulary and detail, this book is sure to be a classic on it's own. I really recommend it to teachers that are studying Greek mythology. It's a captivating chapter book to read aloud to the class or assign for extra credit. By the way, any book that comes with it's own glossary has to be fascinating! I'm so glad this is just the first in a very promising series.