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The Orchard Book of Greek Myths

The Orchard Book of Greek Myths

21st anniversary edition

Hardback (03 Oct 2013)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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

About the Publisher

Orchard Books

Orchard Books offers the very best in children's books for all ages. Younger readers can choose from favourite picture books such as Charlie and Lola, Dig, Dig Digging, The Dark and Giraffes Can't Dance, emerging readers can escape in the fantasy of Rainbow Magic and Beast Quest, more confident readers will laugh along with the World of Norm and Roald Dahl Funny prize winner Dark Lord, while teens can indulge in Gallagher Girls, Boy Nobody and Teri Terry's dark and suspenseful thrillers. From the young, bright and bold to the edgy, glamorous and intense, Orchard Books provides a rich treasure-trove of titles.

Book information

ISBN: 9781408324370
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Imprint: Orchard Books
Pub date:
Edition: 21st anniversary edition
DEWEY: 398.20938
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 109
Weight: 858g
Height: 273mm
Width: 246mm
Spine width: 16mm