Good YA Books Based on Myths and Fairy Tales

Discover the best YA books based on myths and fairy tales! Explore enchanting retellings and magical adventures inspired by classic legends and folklore.

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Quiver

by Stephanie Spinner

Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of Atalanta, the fleet-footed girl warrior who could outrun any man …
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Lost in the Labyrinth

by Patrice Kindl

Fourteen-year-old Princess Xenodice tries to prevent the death of her half-brother, the Minotaur, at the hands of the Athenian prince, Theseus, who is aided by …
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The storyteller's daughter

 

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A Curse Dark as Gold

by Elizabeth C. Bunce

Charlotte Miller has always scoffed at talk of a curse on her family's woolen mill, which holds her beloved town together. But after her father's …
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The Poison Apples

by Lily Archer

At an elite Massachusetts boarding school, three fifteen-year-old girls of very different backgrounds discover a common bond and form a club to plot revenge against …
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Seven Daughters and Seven Sons

by Barbara Cohen

In an ancient Arab nation, one woman dares to be different.Buran cannot -- Buran will not-sit quietly at home and wait to be married to …
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The Swan Maiden

by Heather Tomlinson

An age-old fairy tale told in a refreshingly original voice, this stunning, richly imagined debut novel depicts fantasy at its most eloquent.
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Troy

 

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The Outlaws of Sherwood

by Robin McKinley

New York Times bestselling author Robin McKinley's vivid retelling of the classic story of Robin Hood breathes contemporary life into these beloved adventures-with Marian taking …