Quicksilver - Hardcover

"A sparkling and witty book . . . Seldom in any genre, let alone among books for children, does one come across such a splendid opening line as: 'It's dark and gloomy, and it smells like dead sheep, but when Zeus says go to Hell, I go.' So begins the tale of Hermes, fleet-footed messenger of the Olympian gods, who . . . explains his decisive role in some of the best-known Greek myths." -The Wall Street Journal

"Hermes is a wonderfully engaging narrator. . . . It's good to be a god." -Kirkus Reviews, Starred

"A narrative filled with thrilling action . . . drawn straight from the original stories. Teens will connect with Hermes' immediate, often very funny voice...a rich, accessible entrée into classical mythology." -Booklist

"Hermes, the winged messenger of the gods, narrates a compelling and amusing account of his experiences with some of the most well-known characters in Greek mythology. . . . Teens who love mythology will be thrilled with Spinner's deft and witty retelling of Greek legends." -VOYA

"Smart-aleck irony mixed with charm makes the god's account a memorable, entertaining avenue into Greek mythology." -Horn Book

"The hip but not hypertrendy tone of the narration as well as the bite-sized stories afforded by the episodic structure will entice junior-high and high-school aged readers to try Hermes' winged sandals on for size." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

From the Hardcover edition.

Stephanie Spinner, after a distinguished career in children’s book publishing, is now a full-time writer. She lives in Pawling, NY.