Greeking Out Tales from the Underworld
Part of the Greeking Out Series

Greeking Out Tales from the Underworld

Ghostly Myths from Around the Globe

Hardcover

Grades 3–7
Ages 8–12

Hold on tight as Greeking Out goes to the dark side, bringing you scary (and surprisingly funny) tales of life, death, and everything in between!

Get ready for 20 bone-chilling stories of the Underworld—from ancient Greece and around the world—as told by the team behind the smash-hit podcast and New York Times best-selling book series.

Venture to the edge of life itself from the safety of your living room! In these stories, you’ll encounter a very ill-advised bid to kidnap the queen of the Underworld, an Egyptian god of death who weighs your heart against a feather, the treacherous and winding road to the Norse afterlife, and much more. Tales of fearsome gods, fantastical monsters, and literally death-defying heroes of the spirit world are told in the hilarious, kid-friendly voice that’s sent the Greeking Out podcast to the top of the charts.

As well as favorite frightening tales from Greek mythology, you’ll hear unforgettable stories from ancient Egypt, Scandinavia, Mesopotamia, the Philippines, China, Central America, and more.

Playful illustrations coupled with cheeky storytelling and real information about life (and death) in the ancient world—delivered by the all-knowing Oracle of Wi-Fi—make this collection of fabulous fables an essential addition to your library.

Complete your collection with Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths and Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians.

ISBN 9798217234486 (Ebook)
Published on Dec 16, 2025
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 192
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 830L | Fountas/Pinnell: W

ISBN 9781426378126 (Hardcover)
Published on Oct 7, 2025
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 192
Dimensions 7-1/8 x 9-1/8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 830L | Fountas/Pinnell: W

ISBN 9781426378133 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Oct 7, 2025
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 192
Dimensions 7-1/8 x 9-1/8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 830L | Fountas/Pinnell: W

ISBN 9798217297542 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Oct 7, 2025
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 830L | Fountas/Pinnell: W

Javier Espila

Javier Espila is a Spanish illustrator who has been devouring cartoons ever since he was old enough to sit upright in front of the TV. This had the unfortunate consequence of causing serious inflammation of the brain, rendering him unsuitable for any job that required him to lift anything heavier than a pencil. In recent years, his condition has deteriorated, and he is now forced to write absurd and fantastic stories to alleviate the constant pressure on his skull.He lives with his wife and his two daughters, who help him by alternating cartoons with video games.

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