New Releases by Doris Gates

The drama and elegance of the ancient Greek myths are recaptured in this series by award-winning author and storyteller Doris Gates. Here we meet the legendary gods and goddesses whose exploits, whether brave and strong or proud and foolish, lead the reader from one adventure-filled tale to the next.

Twelve-year-old Melinda faces the difficult choice between keeping her beloved filly, Little Missy, or helping her parents through a family crisis.

Retells the exploits of the Greek demi-god Heracles, including the tales of his twelve labors.

Retells the myths surrounding the figure of Apollo, the Greek god of medicine and music, protector of flocks and voyagers, the most feared and best loved of all the gods on Mount Olympus.

A retelling of the myths in which Aphrodite and Demeter play major roles.

Retells the Greek myths in which Athena plays a major role, including those of Perseus, the Golden Fleece, and Arachne.

Mrs. Cary takes in a talking cat and a convalescing nephew who help find a hidden treasure in the attic and appreciate her for the remarkable woman she is.

An undersized colt, son of a famous racer, has the potential to be a winner but is recognized only by his stable boy who trains to become a jockey and wins the right to ride his favorite to victory.

A taciturn new ranch hand, a lost pipe, and two old neighbors are part of the mystery of cattle thievery that a twenty-year-old youth tries to solve while his parents are away.

Ten-year-old orphaned Kate, who knows herself to be a very sensible child, longs to be cute and pretty. When she comes to live with new foster parents and meets a friendly young artist couple who recognize her qualities, Kate begins to change her goals.

A little girl, who wants most of all to have a real home and to go to a regular school, hopes that the valley her family has come to, which so resembles the pattern on her treasured blue willow plate, will be their permanent home.