The Beautiful Stories of Life
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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.
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Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Carson Ellis previously illustrated The Composer Is Dead by Lemony Snicket and Dillweed’s Revenge by Florence Parry Heide. She also collaborated with her husband, Colin Meloy, on the best-selling Wildwood series. Carson Ellis lives with her family outside Portland, Oregon.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780152061845
- Publication Date
- May 1, 2009
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Original Publication Date
- May 4, 2008
- Page Count
- 80
- Words Per Page
- 103
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 9 - 12 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2007034808
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 167504375
- Est. Lexile® Level
- ~910L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~V
- ATOS® Book Level
- 5.9
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 1
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 132459
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG+
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