Greek Myths

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A gorgeous collection of classic Greek myths welcomes readers of all ages into a legendary world of beauty, tragedy, and miracle.

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 Turnbulls compelling prose enlivens sixteen of the most celebrated myths, from the sadness of Persephone to the ill-fated love of Orpheus and Eurydice, from Pandoras unlucky curiosity to the greed of King Midas to many more age-old tales filled with drama and romance. In vivid, expressive detail, Sarah Youngs fine-art illustrations bring this golden world to life, capturing creatures from Cerberus, the threeheaded dog, to the sinister snake-haired Medusa.

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Turnbull narrates with a vibrancy reminiscent of Geraldine McCaughrean, touched with a stateliness all her own. Sarah Youngs mixed-media artworkregal, yet sensuous compositions in richly textured earthtones touch with goldis 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)

Author Bio

Ann Turnbullhas written numerous books for young readers, includingNo Shame, No FearandForged in the Fire. She lives in Shropshire, England.

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