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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2008 · Est. 55 min read
The Beautiful Stories of Life
Written by Cynthia Rylant · Illustrated by Carson Ellis
Discover timeless Greek myths of love, loss, and redemption.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 461 ratings
80 pages· 8,249 words· Est. 55 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the enchanting world of Greek mythology through the eyes of Pandora, Persephone, Orpheus, and others. Each tale weaves themes of love, loss, and redemption, inviting young readers to ponder timeless questions. With elegant illustrations, these stories come alive, offering a fresh perspective on ancient legends. Will Pandora's curiosity lead to hope or despair? Can Orpheus's love conquer the shadows of the underworld? Dive into these captivating myths and uncover the mysteries within.
From the publisher
Newbery Medal-winner Cynthia Rylant retells her favorite stories from Greek mythology, breathing fresh life into the tales of Pandora, Persephone, Orpheus, Pygmalion, Narcissus, and Psyche. The writing is lyrical and understated, a perfect tone for stories that introduce young readers to themes of love and loss, pride and forgiveness. Carson Ellis’s elegant black-and-white illustrations lend an aura of beauty and mystery.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 80
- Words
- 8,249
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- ~910L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.9
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG+
- AR quiz
- 132459
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 2009
- First published
- May 4, 2008
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780152061845
- LCCN
- 2007034808
- OCLC
- 167504375
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