MEDUSA’S MASK

Drea Logos used to be determined and daring. Then she loses a sports award because of a practice that unfairly favors boys. After, she develops a mysterious condition that makes her skin rough and scaly.

The strange ailment baffles her parents and doctors, and fuels bullying, so Drea is sent to her grandparents on a small Greek island. They hope the fresh Mediterranean air and clear Aegean Sea will cure her. But Drea finds that even five thousand miles is not far enough to run from her insecurities.

Trying to avoid the ridicule of the local boys, Drea finds a hidden pathway to a magical island. She explores an ancient ruin filled with unnerving statues and a creepy mask of Medusa. When she puts on the stone mask, Drea feels strong and tough—empowered once again. She confronts her bullies, but there are horrible consequences. Drea wonders if Medusa was a monster, a myth, or just misunderstood. How far will she go in her quest for justice?

MEDUSA’S MASK is a novel in verse. Novels in verse combine the narrative structure of a novel, written using poetry. This novel is written in free verse. Example from THE LAST STAR CHASER below.

This is a hi-lo book available from West 44 Books. With hi-lo, struggling readers, especially those from at-risk populations, no longer have to sacrifice page-turning fiction. Young adult books tackle tough topics for readers ages 14 and up. Subject matter is diverse and relatable to readers from all backgrounds. West 44 Books ensures that every reader is able to both get lost in a book and find themselves on its pages.

• Reading Level: Grades 2-3

• Interest Level: Grades 5-8

• Pages: 150