When three of Simon's classmates disappear and no one
seems to notice, Simon thinks he may be going mad. He
and a friend soon discover their missing friends, but,
to the boys' horror, they have been turned to stone.
Nearby they meet a girl, Melissa, who has snakes for
hair. Only the boys' mirrored sunglasses save them from
a similar fate. As the parallels to Greek mythology
multiply, Simon uncovers the plot of a megalomaniac
scientist who has discovered a blend of ancient magic
and modern science that alters the DNA of humans and
animals, turning them into mythical creatures. It is up
to Simon and his pals to save Melissa's island home— and
the world—from the schemes of Doctor X. Sirens, Nymphs,
hydras, Cyclops, and a colorful cast of modern
mythological creatures are given a quirky contemporary
twist in this exciting and entertaining tale.
About the Author
Stuart McLean Macfarlane is a SAP Product
Data Management specialist. Linda Macfarlane
teaches primary school. They share a passion for
entertaining children with science adventures
leavened with humor. They are the coauthors of
The Secret Diaries of Adrian Cat.