Tales of the Greek Heroes
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1958

Tales of the Greek Heroes

By Roger Lancelyn Green

Part of the Puffin Classics series

Embark on legendary quests with ancient Greek heroes facing gods and epic battles.

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304 pages
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Journey through the Heroic Age with Perseus, Heracles, and Jason as they confront gods, monsters, and epic challenges. From the Immortals' arrival to Troy's first fall, these legendary tales are retold with fresh dialogue and vivid storytelling. Will these heroes triumph against the odds, or will their quests end in tragedy? Discover the timeless adventures that shaped ancient Greece's mythic past.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
304
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1190L
Themes & topics
Books about gamesBooks about imaginationBooks about Greek and Roman mythologyBooks about heroesBooks about Ancient to 499 AD
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
8.2
F&P level
~Z+
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
52300
Publication
Published
March 5, 2009
First published
January 1, 1958
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780141325286

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