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The Golden Fleece: And the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles Reissue Edition
Contributor(s): Colum, Padraic (Author), Pogany, Willy (Illustrator)
ISBN: 153445036X     ISBN-13: 9781534450363
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
OUR PRICE:   $17.09  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: September 2019
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman
- Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General
Dewey: 292.13
LCCN: 82-21667
Lexile Measure: 1070
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.5" W x 8.3" (0.85 lbs) 320 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region - Greece
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 20305
Reading Level: 7.3   Interest Level: Upper Grades   Point Value: 13.0
 
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Publisher Description:
From master storyteller Padriac Colum comes a Newbery Honor-winning collection of epic myths that "is unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers" (Publishers Weekly).

Enter a world where harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his Argonauts with classic Greek mythology to create this captivating epic about life, war, and astounding beings who lived in a time long past. Poetically written and wonderful for reading aloud, this collection of ancient stories will captivate modern readers.


Contributor Bio(s): Colum, Padraic: - Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, including The Children of Odin and The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book).Pogany, Willy: - William Andrew ("Willy") Pogany (August 1882-July 30, 1955) was a prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.