The Mcelderry Book of Greek Myths
Hardcover – Illustrated, February 5, 2008
Margaret K. McElderry Books · Hardcover · February 5, 2008
Walk among the gods and goddesses, men and monsters, in this enchanting volume of classic Greek myths!
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- Who it’s for
- Twelve Greek myths pair familiar legendary mischief with a fresh visual style.
- Themes
- Greek mythology, Gods, goddesses, and monsters, Classic legends
- Genres
- Greek & Roman Myths
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Walk among the gods and goddesses, men and monsters, in this enchanting volume of classic Greek myths! Here are twelve of the most beloved legends of Greek mythology, from Pandora and her dreaded box to Icarus with his wings of wax, and, of course, that greedy, gold-fingered King Midas. Vibrant art adds a fresh twist to this collection, giving today's readers their own version of these timeless tales.
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Eric A. Kimmel brings these adventures to life with language that is colloquial and easy to read. Pep Monserrat breathes beautiful modern colors and style into his paintings, even as he reinvents images from classical antiquity. Together they've created a masterpiece of mythology, perfect for young readers.
Gods, Gold, Consequences
Twelve Greek myths pair familiar legendary mischief with a fresh visual style.
Come here for
- Pandora, Icarus, and Midas among twelve beloved legends
- A lively route into Greek mythology’s gods and monsters
Expect
- Colloquial, easy-to-read storytelling
- Modern, colorful paintings that reimagine classical imagery
Where it sits
| Greek & Roman Myths | 99% |
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Publisher categories
- Fairy Tales & Folklore
- Ancient Civilizations
- Greek & Roman Myths
- Authors
- Eric A. Kimmel
- Publisher
- Margaret K. McElderry Books
- Published
- February 5, 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Greek mythology · Gods, goddesses, and monsters · Classic legends
- Reading lane
- Fairy Tales & Folklore