By Sally Pomme Clayton (author) , Jane Ray (illustrator)
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A beautiful edition of ten of the best loved Greek myths, each exquisitely illustrated by Jane Ray, are gathered together is this lovely edition. The story of Pandora and her box which she is told not to open; Pegasus, the wonder flying horse; King Midas and his donkey ears – storyteller Sally Pomme Clayton retells all of these and more making them fresh and easily accessible to a new audience.
Atalanta, Medusa, Perseus, Pandora, Pegasus - the very names conjure up intriguing stories. These 10 amazing and entertaining tales from Greek mythology, filled with wonder, are perfect for reading aloud to younger children. Sally Pomme Clayton has written spellbinding stories, depicted with glowing illustrations by the award-winning Jane Ray. Notes and a map show places in Greece that are connected with the stories.
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One of the Frances Lincoln Classics series which also includes Tales from Hans Christian Andersen and Tales from Grimm .
Praise for Greek Myths:
Powerful retellings. -- Books for Keeps
SALLY POMME CLAYTON is an internationally acclaimed storyteller. She co-founded The Company of Storytellers with Ben Haggarty and Hugh Lupton, spearheading the revival of storytelling in the UK. She has a huge repertoire of stories, many of which feature bold heroines. She tours throughout Britain and internationally, performing at the British Museum, the Barbican and Southbank Centre. She writes for BBC Radio and theatre. Her first book for Frances Lincoln was Tales Told In Tents, followed by Amazons! and Rama And Sita.
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Atalanta, Medusa, Perseus, Pandora, Pegasus - the very names conjure up intriguing stories. These 10 amazing and entertaining tales from Greek mythology, filled with wonder, are perfect for reading aloud to younger children.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Greek Myths Stories of Sun, Stone and Sea and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old
Greek Myths Stories of Sun, Stone and Sea features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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Greek Myths Stories of Sun, Stone and Sea was written by Sally Pomme Clayton and published by Frances Lincoln Childrens Books an imprint of Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
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