Brief review: This book is a children's historical fiction story. It is a very fun story, and a quick read with lots of fun information. There is a few subplots that continue throughout the entire Magic Tree House series that I did not know about. This book is number 16 in the series, but the prologue and the information given through out the story make it easy to catch on, probably even for some elementary students. I think kids will enjoy the list of facts through out the book and at the end that relate to the story.

Content areas:
This book could be used to take a look at the daily lives of ancient Greeks. It had one reference to the supernatural side dealing with mythology, but it mainly stayed in normal daily life which is just as interesting. This book could be used to have children compare and contrast on life in the past versus life now, especially dealing with the lives of women.

Comprehension questions:
1: What made Plato famous in ancient Greece? Why are his ideas important today?
Answer: He was a philosopher, Plato describes that as a 'lover of wisdom'. Plato used his teachings and writings to explore the best way to set up a government. His ideas are still talked about today.
2: Why did women have to sign their stories as 'anonymous' in ancient Greece?
Answer: The ancient Greeks did not believe that women should know how to read and write. So they signed anonymous so that no one knew who wrote it and they wouldn't be in danger.
3: What made Pegasus unique? Can he still be seen today?
Answer: Pegasus is unique because he is a horse with wings and can fly. He can still been seen today as a constellation in the night sky.

Wonders:
1: Where were women allowed to the watch the games and do all the other things that men could do in Greece?
2: Are all the constellations from ancient stories?
3: Now that Jack and Annie have saved all four stories from the ancient libraries, what kind of mission will they be sent on next?