This is not a book of "Latin stories" or in any way of use to self-learners. This is really an exercise book for the specific context of first-year Latin students reinforcing concepts through somewhat paraphrased creations in the language. (That's in the title, but just to be clear!)

As a classroom aid, though, it's satisfactory, especially if students are studying Wheelock's, as it is keyed to the chapters of that volume. One of the challenges with learning first-year Latin is that, of course, most surviving texts from Ancient Rome are too complex. Most people don't write stories that only use five grammatical concepts, for instance, which can be easily plucked out of history for a student in their fifth week of learning the language! These stories help to bulk up this early period of a student's learning, with teacher guidance. ( )

A good supplement to Wheelock, with just the right amount of help given to support you as you work your way through the Latin translations. The bowdlerised stories are not terribly exciting—though I suppose when is learning a language via a text book ever fun? ( )

This is a great supplement to Wheelock's Latin and for beginning Latin student's in general. I teach a short 2 hour beginning Latin seminar at festivals and people are able to work in groups and translate the first short story by the end of the class. It is great for their confidence! They are actually reading Latin!

The stories are more fun than those in the textbook and also relate the mythology of the culture. Especially useful when teaching young people, I think this is an excellent resource! ( )

Terrific companion to Wheelock, makes your brain work. But not exactly exciting. ( )

this is a great companion to wheelock. the stories are weird and interesting, because of this i was always excited to work through them. ( )