Greek Myths Contributor(s): Williams, Marcia (Author), Williams, Marcia (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0763653845 ISBN-13: 9780763653842 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman |
Dewey: 398.209 |
Physical Information: 0.14" H x 9.91" W x 12.42" (0.55 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Even reluctant readers (let alone closet classicists) will be drawn to pore over these entrancing pages. -- School Library Journal Greek myths are among the most exciting stories ever told. In this collection, Marcia Williams offers a fun but faithful retelling of eight myths using simple language and her signature comic-strip format. Panels and spreads brimming with color, decorative detail, and nonstop action make each tale a pleasure to look at, and speech bubbles add modern humor. This indispensable collection is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the power of myth. |