By Honor Cargill (author) , Camelia Pham (illustrator) Part of the She Speaks series
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In She Speaks , passionate classicist Honor Cargill-Martin redresses this imbalance by retelling eight classic Greek myths, this time from an all-female perspective.
Written in first-person, we hear from the astute sorceress Medea and her pivotal role in the quest for the Golden Fleece; discover the contributions of Cretan princess Ariadne in the slaying of the Minotaur; witness the strength and resilience of Atalanta, Circe, Helen of Troy, and many other women who have been previously overshadowed by their male counterparts.
With her meticulous research and insightful storytelling, readers will be mesmerised as Honor resurrects these voices, breathes new life into well-loved stories, and drags the Classics into the modern world.
Stories include: PANDORA'S STORY The first woman on Earth who opened a box - and gave the world hope MEDUSA'S STORY Not a monster, but a 'monstered' woman accepting herself MEDEA'S STORY The astute sorceress's quest for the Golden Fleece ATALANTA'S STORY The strongest women in all of Greece who defied the expectations of her time ARIADNE'S STORY The Cretan princess who slayed the Minotaur HELEN'S STORY The queen of Sparta who reclaims her beauty - and her throne! PENTHESILEA'S STORY The Amazonian warrior who never left a woman behind on the battlefield CIRCE'S STORY The mighty sorceress who turned human beings into animals
This enchanting anthology for children ages 7+ features: - Eight classic Greek myths, specially retold for young feminists - Insightful storytelling from 'the new Mary Beard', classicist Honor Cargill-Martin - Striking illustrations by Camelia Pham, whose epic fantasy-inspired artwork has earned herself an Instagram following of 50,000 - Stunning holographic foil on the cover
'Cargill-Martin's exciting and insightful retelling breathes new life into characters who are often not given as much airtime as their male counterparts' - Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller
Honor Cargill-Martin is an author, classicist, and art historian from London. She read Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at Oxford, winning a scholarship and graduating with a first-class degree in 2019. She has masters degrees in Greek and Roman history and Italian Renaissance Art. She is currently studying for a doctorate focusing on political sex scandals in Ancient Rome at Christ Church College Oxford.
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In She Speaks, passionate classicist Honor Cargill-Martin redresses this imbalance by retelling eight classic Greek myths, this time from an all-female perspective.Written in first-person, we hear from the astute sorceress Medea and her pivotal role in the quest for the Golden Fleece; discover the contributions of Cretan princess Ariadne in the slaying of the Minotaur; witness the strength and resilience of Atalanta, Circe, Helen of Troy, and many other women who have been previously overshadowed by their male counterparts.With her meticulous research and insightful storytelling, readers will be mesmerised as Honor resurrects these voices, breathes new life into well-loved stories, and drags the Classics into the modern world. Stories include:PANDORA'S STORYThe first woman on Earth who opened a box - and gave the world hope MEDUSA'S STORYNot a monster, but a 'monstered' woman accepting herself MEDEA'S STORYThe astute sorceress's quest for the Golden Fleece ATALANTA'S STORYThe strongest women in all of Greece who defied the expectations of her time ARIADNE'S STORYThe Cretan princess who slayed the Minotaur HELEN'S STORYThe queen of Sparta who reclaims her beauty - and her throne! PENTHESILEA'S STORY The Amazonian warrior who never left a woman behind on the battlefield CIRCE'S STORYThe mighty sorceress who turned human beings into animalsThis enchanting anthology for children ages 7+ features:- Eight classic Greek myths, specially retold for young feminists- Insightful storytelling from 'the new Mary Beard', classicist Honor Cargill-Martin- Striking illustrations by Camelia Pham, whose epic fantasy-inspired artwork has earned herself an Instagram following of 50,000- Stunning holographic foil on the cover
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed She Speaks: The Women of Greek Myths in their Own Words and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
She Speaks: The Women of Greek Myths in their Own Words features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, History, Mystery / Mythology, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ancient religions, Mythology and legends, Recommendations, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, World Religions
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She Speaks: The Women of Greek Myths in their Own Words was written by Honor Cargill and published by Magic Cat Publishing
She Speaks: The Women of Greek Myths in their Own Words has 73 pages
Yes it is part of She Speaks series
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