The Princess and the God

Doris Orgel. Laurel Leaf Library, $4.5 (128pp) ISBN 978-0-440-22691-8

The legend of Cupid and Psyche is interwoven with other beloved myths and fairy tales to create a passionate and innocent love story. In a starred review, PW found Psyche a ""fully and thrillingly human figure among the mighty Olympians."" Ages 14-up. (Dec.)

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