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James Davies Books

The Greek myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told.

This striking comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the gods – containing six tales full of love, loss, greed, envy and bravery.

Journey down to the Underworld with Orpheus and join Theseus in his quest to defeat the dreaded Minotaur. Bursting with detail and humour, James Davies’ retelling of the Greek myths will delight readers of all ages.

A picture-book style non-fiction text about the Ancient Egyptian people. Each page has a short chunk of text accompanied by simple, bold illustrations or infographics.

Humorous and stylish without compromising on factual content, this book is a popular choice with reluctant or younger readers.

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A picture-book style non-fiction text about the Romans. Each page has a short chunk of text accompanied by simple, bold illustrations or infographics.

Humorous and stylish without compromising on factual content, this book is a popular choice with reluctant or younger readers.

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