Scorpio's Skirmish

About the Book

The book is the mythical stories behind the constellations Scorpio the Scorpion and Orion the Hunter.  Orion is out to impress a young lady, Diana, when he unnecessarily slaughters animals. Feeling partially responsible, Diana goes away to mull over the massacre. Mother Nature sends Scorpio to attack and kill Orion for his terrible deed.  The two battle until Orion swims into the water, where the scorpion will not venture. Unaware that Orion is swimming toward her, Diana takes aim with her bow at the object in the water and kills Orion.

About the Author

Lucinda Mitchell is a sixth-grade teacher in the "thumb" of Michigan.  With a Master's Degree in Space Studies, she is passionate about the mythology behind the constellations.  The inspiration behind the series of constellation stories (Eros's Encounter: the Story of Pisces, Demeter's Dilemma: the Story of Virgo, Royalty's Ruin: the story of Queen Cassiopeia, King Cepheus, and Princess Andromeda) was trying to find the mythical stories told in an appropriate format for children.  Lucinda is married with 3 children and 4 grandchildren.