The Orchard Book of First Greek Myths

The Orchard Book of First Greek Myths PDF Author: Saviour Pirotta
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9781841217758
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 96

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Book Description
Here are ten of the greatest and best-loved Greek legends retold with warmth and humour for young children and illustrated with bright, friendly artwork. Meet Theseus and the Minotaur, Odysseus, Pandora, King Midas and a whole cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures. The perfect introduction to Greek Myths.

The Orchard Book of First Greek Myths

The Orchard Book of First Greek Myths PDF Author: Saviour Pirotta
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9781841217758
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 96

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Book Description
Here are ten of the greatest and best-loved Greek legends retold with warmth and humour for young children and illustrated with bright, friendly artwork. Meet Theseus and the Minotaur, Odysseus, Pandora, King Midas and a whole cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures. The perfect introduction to Greek Myths.

Arachne, the Spider Woman

Arachne, the Spider Woman PDF Author: Saviour Pirotta
Publisher: Orchard
ISBN: 9781843627807
Category : Arachne (Greek mythology)
Languages : en
Pages : 29

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Book Description
Arachne is always boasting that her weaving is better than the goddess Athena's. So Athena decides to teach the boastful girl a terrible lesson... Join a cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures.

Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur PDF Author: James Ford
Publisher: Salariya Publishers
ISBN: 9781904642282
Category : Minotaur (Greek mythology)
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Book Description
Step back in time to a golden age of storytelling in ancient Greece. Drawing on the epic literature that has captivated the imagination for centuries, each story in this series about heroism, gods and monsters, is skilfully brought to life.

Persephone's Orchard

Persephone's Orchard PDF Author: Molly Ringle
Publisher: Central Avenue Publishing
ISBN: 1926760999
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364

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Book Description
The Greek gods never actually existed. Did they? Sophie Darrow finds she was wrong about that assumption when she's pulled into the spirit realm, complete with an Underworld, on her first day at college. Adrian, the mysterious young man who brought her there, simply wants her to taste a pomegranate. Soon, though she returns to her regular life, her mind begins exploding with dreams and memories of ancient times; of a love between two Greeks named Persephone and Hades. But lethal danger has always surrounded the immortals, and now that she's tainted with the Underworld's magic, that danger is drawing closer to Sophie. Molly Ringle's growing list of other successful titles include: The Chrysomelia Stories 1. Persephone's Orchard 2. Underworld's Daughter 3. Immortal's Spring The Goblins of Bellwater All the Better Part of Me Lava Red Feather Blue Sage and King

Arion the Dolphin Boy

Arion the Dolphin Boy PDF Author: Saviour Pirotta
Publisher: Orchard (NY)
ISBN: 9781846164743
Category : Arion (Greek mythology)
Languages : en
Pages : 30

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Book Description
This series offers friendly and accessible Greek myth retellings, with clear type and illustrations. Arion was the greatest poet in the world. On his way home from a far-off land, sailors want to steal his treasure and leave him to drown. Who will save him?

Phaeton and the Sun Chariot

Phaeton and the Sun Chariot PDF Author: Geraldine McCaughrean
Publisher: Orchard
ISBN: 9781841216560
Category : Dionysus (Greek deity)
Languages : en
Pages : 48

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Book Description
These powerful and drama-packed retellings feature a host of well-known Greek gods and goddesses, magically brought to life by Tony Ross's lively illustrations. Phaeton and the Sun Chariot/Zeus Shining/Dionysus and the Pirates: What happens when you want what you can't have? Spoilt Phaeton, lovelorn Semele, and a band of greedy pirates are all about to find out the hard way...

The Secret of Pandora's Box

The Secret of Pandora's Box PDF Author: Saviour Pirotta
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781843628095
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 29

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Book Description
King Midas's greatest wish is to be the richest king in the land, but when his wish is granted, he realises it isn't his heart's desire after all. But is it too late to change? And Pandora's excessive curiosity causes trouble beyond her worst nightmares. This set of accessible Greek Myth retellings has clear type is well-illustrated.

Mark of the Cyclops: An Ancient Greek Mystery

Mark of the Cyclops: An Ancient Greek Mystery PDF Author: Saviour Pirotta
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472934164
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225

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Book Description
A thrilling mix of Sherlock Holmes and Ancient Greece from prize-winning author Saviour Pirotta, with stunning illustrations from up-and-coming illustrator Freya Hartas. This exciting adventure will have readers gripped from start to finish. Young scribe Nico's new friend Thrax has a strange knack for figuring things out. When they travel to wedding with their master, a valuable vase is broken and Thrax's special skills might just come in useful. Can the boys prove that slave girl Gaia is innocent, and discover what the mark of the cyclops means? Winner of the North Somerset Teachers Book Award for Quality fiction, this dramatic and mysterious tale is packed with wonderful characters and insight into the daily life of the ancient Greeks, which is a required topic in the KS2 History curriculum. Perfect for fans of the Roman Mysteries, or anyone interested in ancient Greece.

Pegasus the Flying Horse

Pegasus the Flying Horse PDF Author: Saviour Pirotta
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781846164736
Category : Mythology, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 31

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Book Description
This series offers friendly and accessible Greek myth retellings, with clear type and illustrations. The king wants Bellerophon, the bravest man in the country, to kill a hideous monster that is scaring his people. Bellerophon must use Pegasus, the flying horse, to help.

Icarus, the Boy Who Could Fly

Icarus, the Boy Who Could Fly PDF Author: Saviour Pirotta
Publisher: Orchard
ISBN: 9781843627852
Category : Icarus (Greek mythology)
Languages : en
Pages : 30

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Book Description
Icarus's dad is a great inventor but when he gives his son wings, so they can escape the island they live on, things don't go according to plan at all. Join a cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures.