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Greek Myths

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Eight favourite Greek myths – illustrated in colourful, cartoon-strip style!

The Greek myths are among the greatest, most exciting stories ever told and feature some of the world’s best loved heroes and heroines. In this book, you’ll find the stories of Theseus, conqueror of the dreaded Minotaur; the mighty Heracles and his twelve tasks; the tragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; Perseus, the Gorgon-slayer; the musician Arion and his rescue by the dolphins; Pandora and her little box of horrors; the feather-clad fliers Daedalus and Icarus; and the weaving contest between Arachne and the goddess Athene. Each of these tales has been retold with lively text and dramatic cartoon style, making them accessible and fun for young children.

Our Review Panel says...

Sink your teeth into the weird and wonderful world of Greek mythology with Marcia Williams’ visual retellings of right key stories The dramatic stories are retold in a comic book style, with speech bubbles and many humorous details in both the text and illustrations that pupils will love. Encounter Pandora, Perseus, Athena, Heracles and a host of other heroes and gods too in this collection that make Greek myths easily accessible for children. An accompanying Read and Respond book is also to purchase.

Read and Respond: Greek Myths

Get the most out of best-loved children’s books with our bestselling Read & Respond series – the perfect way to explore favourite stories in your classroom. This resource book brings you a wealth of inspiring activities, discussion ideas and guided reading notes based on Greek Myths.

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