Greek Myths

By: Ann Turnbull (Retold by), Sarah Young (Illustrator)

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Hardcover | 9 November 2010

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Hardcover
168 Pages

Age
10+

Grade
5+

Dimensions(cm)
27.0 x 23.9 x 1.91

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Enter a world where anything is possible. A god might be a mountain or a shower of gold. A nymph may be a stream or an echo in the wind. The myths of ancient Greece are full of such wonders, as well as a host of courageous heroes, cunning heroines, and terrible monsters. Ann Turnbull's compelling prose enlivens sixteen of the most celebrated myths, from the sadness of Persephone to the ill-fated love of Orpheus and Eurydice, from Pandora's unlucky curiosity to the greed of King Midas to many more age-old tales filled with drama and romance. In vivid, expressive detail, Sarah Young's fine-art illustrations bring this golden world to life, capturing creatures from Cerberus, the - three-headed dog, to the sinister snake-haired Medusa.

About The Author

Ann Turnbull has written numerous books for young readers, including No Shame, No Fear and Forged in the Fire. She lives in Shropshire, England.

About The Illustrator

Sarah Young is a painter, printmaker, and illustrator best known for her black-and-white scratchboard work. She lives in Sussex, England.

Industry Reviews

Turnbull narrates with a vibrancy reminiscent of Geraldine McCaughrean, touched with a stateliness all her own. Sarah Young's mixed-media artwork--regal, yet sensuous compositions in richly textured earthtones touch with gold--is sufficiently representational to assist younger readers with context clues, and sufficiently elegant and sophisticated to satisfy seasoned readers.
--Bulletin of the Center of Children's Books (starred review)

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