Pandora Gets Heart [Hardcover]

Carolyn Hennesy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 5, 2010 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Pandora

Pandora and her friends Alcie, Iole, and Homer are practically evil-hunting experts. Jealousy, Vanity, and Laziness are all safely in the box and they already know Lust is lurking on Mount Pelion, so this fourth task should be super easy.

 

Just one teeny tiny problem: the evil is hiding at a wedding that took place 1,300 years ago. Luckily, the messenger god, Hermes steps in to help Pandy and her friends travel back in time—with just one rule: don’t change anything. At the wedding, they recognize most of the gods and goddesses, but nobody recognizes them. (Duh, they haven’t been born yet.) So they can search for the evil without drawing attention to themselves. But then Lust appears in the middle of a fateful argument between three of the most powerful goddesses. There’s no way Pandora can capture the evil without making a big scene. And worse, if she takes it at the wrong moment, she won’t just change the course of history—she’ll be history. Yup, this quest is totally under control . . . gulp!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7 With the help of Hermes, Pandy and her friends travel back in time 1300 years to Mount Pelion in search of Lust at the wedding of mortal King Peleus to the goddess Thetis. Upset that she was not invited, Eris, the Goddess of Discord, places Lust in a golden apple with To the fairest engraved on it and hurls it into the ceremony. Lust for the apple falls upon Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera. Pandy and her friends go through many ordeals in order to retrieve it, including Paris's judging of who is the fairest, being maimed or blinded, Hera's meddling, and going back to the near present to retrieve the golden apple from a new temple for Aphrodite. Hennesy brings a light, convivial tone to the dialogue and plot that while adding a modern spin at times seems awkward and distracts from the story. Pandora Gets Heart is a suitable addition for those who have purchased other books in the series others might consider passing on it. Adrienne L. Strock, Maricopa County Library District, AZ
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About the Author

Carolyn Hennesy has been an actress for many years, appearing in films and primetime television shows such as Legally Blonde 2, Dawson’s Creek and That 70’s Show. She can currently be seen on the daytime drama General Hospital. In her spare time, Carolyn teaches improvisational comedy and has become a flying trapeze artist. She lives in the Los Angeles area.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens (January 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159990439X
• ISBN-13: 978-1599904399
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #862,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carolyn Hennesy is the author of Pandora Gets Jealous. A Los Angeles native, she has over twenty-five years' experience in the entertainment industry, having appeared in more than two hundred films, TV shows, commercials, and live stage productions. In addition to her full-time acting and writing careers, Ms. Hennesy also teaches improvisational comedy and has become a flying trapeze artist. She lives in the Los Angeles area.www.carolynhennesy.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for girls who can't get enough of Greek mythology!, June 21, 2010

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M. Lee (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pandora Gets Heart (Hardcover)

As a mother who screens everything her 11-year-old daughter reads, I was very happy to read and then pass on the fourth book in Carolyn Hennesy's Pandora series. It took me back to when I first started getting excited about Greek mythology and fueled my interest in travelling to Greece - and from there, the world! Lovely series for pre-teens. In the words of my daughter,

"The book, Pandora Gets Heart, by Carolyn Hennesy, continues the series which started when Pandora opened a box, and released a number of evils. Now, she must return them to their proper place in the box. This time, she must capture Lust and go back in time to find a golden apple. On the way, Pandora meets her father and Zeus on a whirlwind of adventure. I would recommend this book to any girl who is into Greek mythology and adventure with a touch of comedy. Personally, I thought it was great, especially at the beginning when Iole has a birthday party and catches the evil, Overeating, in a piece of meat. The only thing I had an issue with was the end, but you have to read it to find out!!!"

5.0 out of 5 stars this book is so great, February 18, 2012

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Rachel - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pandora Gets Heart (Mythic Miss-Adventures) (Kindle Edition)

This book was fabolous it inspires me to go out there and try new things.I love greek mythology and to whoever does, i highly recommend this book.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pandora Gets Epic: The Best Review Ever., January 21, 2011

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Molly M. Schoonover - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pandora Gets Heart (Mythic Miss-Adventures) (Kindle Edition)

As Hera says in the final chapters of this book, things are on a whole new level. First,Iole grows up a little. She was my favorite character from the beggining, and it was nice to see her reach new heights. Second, Hera gets nastier. I don't want to spoil anything, but you will definetley hate her more than ever. Third, Pandora's quest reaches new heights. With six evils in the box, she's finally making some progress. Finally, Alcie. I don't know wether you found her as annoying as I did, with her constant disabilities, selfishness, fruit swearing, and general uselessness, but she really redeems herself in this book, from beginning to end. All in all, you should definetly read this epic book.