Tales of the Greek Heroes
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Some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world–the adventures of Perseus, the labors of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, are vividly retold in this single, connected narrative of the Heroic Age, from the coming of the Immortals to the first fall of Troy. With fresh dialogue and a brisk pace, the myths of this version are enthrallingly vivid.
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Roger Lancelyn Green (1918-1987) was a biographer of children’s writers and a reteller of myths, legends and fairy tales. He was a member of the Oxford literary group the Inklings, along with J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis.Walter Crane (1845-1915) designed and illustrated the first successful series of mass-produced color books of high quality. The series began in 1863 and for the next thirty years Crane was pre-eminent as an illustrator. In addition to book illustration, he designed textiles, wallpaper and tapestries, and was a prominent member of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780141325286
- Publication Date
- March 5, 2009
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
- Page Count
- 304
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Reading Age
- 8 - 11 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2015460613
- Lexile® Level
- 1190L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~Z+
- ATOS® Book Level
- 8.2
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 9
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 52300
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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