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Pandora released seven deadly sins—now the first is in paperback!
Pandora Atheneus Andromaeche Helena (or Pandy for short) has the perfect prop for her school project: a box given to her father by Zeus himself. Pandy knows the box must never be opened, but of course accidents happen and soon seven forms of evil and misery have escaped. Now it’s up to Pandora to capture all seven—starting with jealousy—or go down in history as the girl who ruined the world.

“Debut novelist Hennesy’s Hollywood comedian background shows in her witty juxtapositions of modern popular culture and classical Greek legend.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“It won’t be hard to sell this to Rick Riordan fans.” —Kirkus Reviews

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 9-12
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books; Reprint edition (December 23, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1599902915
ISBN-13: 978-1599902913
Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.9 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,783 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Witty, Rich in Detail and Just Plain Fun!, December 27, 2007

By	KDMask (Rochester, Planet Fab, NY) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Pandora Gets Jealous (Hardcover)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait for the next book in the series!, January 17, 2008

By	V A "Avid Reader" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pandora Gets Jealous (Hardcover)

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!!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book!!, January 14, 2008

By	Sora Hikaru "Michelle" (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pandora Gets Jealous (Hardcover)

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!

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