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Greek Myths

Greek Myths

Comic-strip stories of exciting legends, heroes and monsters, perfect for engaging primary school children

by Marcia Williams and Marcia Williams
Paperback
Age range: 6 to 12 years old Publication Date: 02/10/2006

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Eight favourite Greek myths - illustrated in colourful, cartoon-strip style!

The Greek myths are among the greatest, most exciting stories ever told and feature some of the world's best loved heroes and heroines. In this book, you'll find the stories of Theseus, conqueror of the dreaded Minotaur; the mighty Heracles and his twelve tasks; the tragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; Perseus, the Gorgon-slayer; the musician Arion and his rescue by the dolphins; Pandora and her little box of horrors; the feather-clad fliers Daedalus and Icarus; and the weaving contest between Arachne and the goddess Athene. Each of these tales has been retold with lively text and dramatic cartoon style, making them accessible and fun for young children.
ISBN:
9781406303476
9781406303476
Category:
Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage)
Age range:
6 to 12 years old
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
02-10-2006
Publisher:
Walker Books Ltd
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
40
Dimensions (mm):
312x248x6mm
Weight:
0.3kg
Marcia Williams

Marcia Williams is a critically acclaimed author–illustrator who has illustrated and retold many literary classics for children with her distinctive comic-strip style. Among her most popular titles are: Lizzie Bennet's Diary, Les Miserables, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, The Adventures of Robin Hood and King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. She is also the author of twelve illustrated young readers, which re-tell the Greek myths and the most popular plays and stories of William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens.

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