A Wonder Book for Girls & Boys

"A Wonder Book for Girls & Boys" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of reimagined classical myths crafted for young readers in the 1800's. Told through expressive language and inventive adaptations, these stories begin with a group of children gathered at Tanglewood, eager for adventure. A character named Eustace Bright captivates them with amazing tales. The initial scene unfolds on the porch of Tanglewood, where the children anticipate the morning sun, accompanied by the storytelling Eustace Bright. Urged to share a tale, he recounts "The Gorgon's Head," where courageous Perseus sets out to confront the Gorgon Medusa with the assistance of a magical being. Establishing a lighthearted tone, this opening prepares readers for the blend of adventure and moral lessons interwoven within Hawthorne's adaptations of these timeless myths.