Orchard Book Of Greek Myths

McCaughrean, Geraldine

£14.99

This collection of Greek myths catches all the magic of the stories for today’s readers with its lively retellings and appealing illustrations.

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Publish Date: 03/10/2013
ISBN: 9781408324370 Category: Tag:

Description

Discover the drama and thrill of sixteen classic Ancient Greek myths in this glorious story collection.

Featuring all of the best-known stories, including Theseus & the Minotaur, Heracles, Daedalus & Icarus, The Wooden Horse and Pandora’s Box. Retold by master storyteller, Geraldine McCaughrean, with full colour artwork throughout, this is an essential for every child’s bookshelf.

“These powerful stories are brought to a young modern audience with a verve and simplicity that makes them shine in our minds” – Michael Rosen

Stories included:
Theseus and the Minotaur
Pandora’s Box
Perseus and Medusa
Jason and the Golden Fleece
Daedalus and Icarus
Orpheus and Eurydice
Arachne
The Wooden Horse of Troy
King Midas
Persephone and the Pomegranate Seeds
Echo and Narcissus
The Twelve Labours of Heracles
Odysseus
Apollo and Daphne
Atalanta’s Race
Freedom for Prometheus

Additional information

Weight 881 g
Dimensions 270 × 248 × 19 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

109

Language

English

Edition

21st anniversary edition

Dewey

398.20938 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J