"Cupid: A Tale of Love and Desire" by Julius Lester is a reimagining of the classic myth of Cupid and Psyche. The story explores the themes of love, desire, and the complexity of relationships as Cupid, the mischievous god of love, falls for the mortal Psyche. Their passionate love faces trials and challenges, including jealousy and misunderstanding. As Psyche navigates the world of the divine, she grapples with her own identity and desires. Lester's retelling blends humor, insight, and lyrical prose, offering a fresh perspective on the universal quest for love and connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 5 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2007 by Listening Library .

JULIUS LESTER is the author of more than twenty books for young readers. He writes and teaches in western Massachusetts. www. johnclapp. com