The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
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From master storyteller Padriac Colum comes a Newbery Honor-winning collection of epic myths that “is unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers” (Publishers Weekly). Enter a world where harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his Argonauts with classic Greek mythology to create this captivating epic about life, war, and astounding beings who lived in a time long past. Poetically written and wonderful for reading aloud, this collection of ancient stories will captivate modern readers.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780689868849
- Publication Date
- July 1, 2004
- Publisher
- Aladdin Paperbacks
- Page Count
- 316
- Words Per Page
- 245
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 10 - 14 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2004541378
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 70062817
- Lexile® Level
- 1070L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~Z
- ATOS® Book Level
- 7.3
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 13
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 20305
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- UG
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