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A modern girl’s comedic odyssey in a school filled with the descendants of Greek gods. When Phoebe’s mom returns from Greece with a new husband and moves them to an island in the Aegean, Phoebe’s plans for her senior year and track season are ancient history. Now she must attend the... read more
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When Phoebe's mom arrives at her big track meet, the one that will end her up with a scholarship at the University of Southern California, she has a couple of announcements. The first is that she's getting married. The second is that both she and Phoebe will be moving to Greece, because... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Phoebe Castro: An 17-year-old running girl who has her sights on USC. She is the main character.
- Damian: Phoebe's step-father and the headmaster of a school that she soon will be attending.
- Griffin Blake: A jerk from Phoebe's new school. He's really hot. He is over six foot tall, with curly black hair, and bright blue eyes.
- Troy: Phoebe's friend at her new school.
- Nicole: Phoebe's friend at her new school.
- Nola: Phoebe's best friend that lives in California when Phoebe moved to Greece. Her parents are hippies.
- Cesca: Phoebe's friend in California.
- Stella: Phoebe's new step-sister that is a jerk.
- Adara: Griffin's girlfriend. She's really mean and is considered hot by all the guys.
- Mr. Dorcas: Add a description of this character.
- Zoe: Adaras friend.
Quotes edit
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“When I'm running I can almost feel my dad by my side. He's been gone for nearly six years, but every time I lace up and slap sole to pavement I feel like he's right there. I can feel him talking about my inner strength and how I will be a world-class athlete when I grow up. That's part of why I love running- why I'm running right now, pushing myself a little harder than usual to win this race”
Phoebe -
“I can't be with Griffin! He's an ass!”
Phoebe -
“I hrmphoo.”
Griffin -
“I have to pee.”
Phoebe
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“A fairy tale,” he says, “is a story we wish were true.”
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“Because I want to be with you so badly I don’t care if you’re screaming at me the whole time as long as I’m with you.”
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We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
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25 sit-ups 15 push-ups 50 jumping jacks repeat 4X
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“Phoebe, you’re a descendant of Nike,” Mom says. “You have godly blood.”
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My entire body sparks like the fireworks from bonfire night.
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“I did tell them,” he says, his voice steady. “I told the high council that we were the ones that stole the nectar of the gods and fed it to Hera’s son.”
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Not only do we not even have TV on Serfopoula, but Damian and Stella actually eat at a dining table. In a dining room. Weird, huh?
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“If a god consumes ambrosia before the age of two, it steals his immortality,” Griffin, not taking his eyes off Nicole, explains. “I told them that we didn’t know. We were only seven, for Zeus’s sake.”
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“The primary rule among descendants choosing to live in the nothos world is they may not use their powers overtly to succeed in that world. The risk of exposure is too great.” Damian’s face is full of sympathy. “Your father used his powers to further his football career. On national television. He knew he would be punished.”
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Setting & Locations edit
- Serfopoula: The island in which Phoebe moves to.
- Greece: The country in which Phoebe moves to.
- Athens: capital city of Greece
- Pacific Park: The school which Phoebe attended
- California: The place that Phoebe moved from.
- Serifos: An island near Serfopoula
First Sentence edit
When I'm running I can almost feel my dad at my side.
Table of Contents edit
1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 2
3. Chapter 3
4. Chapter 4
5. Chapter 5
6. Chapter 6
7. Chapter 7
8. Chapter 8
9. Chapter 9
10. Chapter 10
11. Chapter 11
Epilogue
Themes & Symbolism edit
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 2 in Oh. My. Gods.. (standard series)
Followed by Goddess Boot Camp.
This book is in Tayshas List (2010). (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Tera Lynn Childs (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Country: USA
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
ISBN: 978-0525479420
Page Count: 272
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Country: USA
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
ISBN: 978-0525479420
Page Count: 272
Awards edit
- RITA Award (2009: Best First Book)
- 2009-2010 Georgia Peach Book Awards for Young Readers
- Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award (Finalist, 2012: Young Adult)
Subjects edit
- Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction › Love & Romance
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Science Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Family Life
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths › Greek & Roman
- Books › Teens › Social Issues
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Humorous
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