D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths

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Bettina Domingue, September 26, 2011 (view all comments by Bettina Domingue)
This book looks like a simple re-telling of ancient Greek mythology. And yes, it is that. But what makes this such a treasure is the way they put it together. There is a thread, much as the Fates spun theirs for humans. For example, when the chapter on Theseus concludes, the next chapter starts with the tale of Oedipus meeting Theseus. Thus, we learn the tale of Oedipus.

The drawings are simple, but tell the entire story. Instead of focusing on just an illustration of a character, there is a symbol or event happening throughout, so the reader can see Heracles and his various quests.

One can see how a child would want to read this over and over, but it's a great read for adults, too. Why? Because all the various gods and goddesses are shown in a two-page illustrated layout, with the Roman versions shown toward the end of the book. For anyone who ever became confused with Zeus and all of his cronies, this simplifies it all and ties it up with one nice Golden Thread.

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punk kity, March 12, 2007 (view all comments by punk kity)
you all should comment more on this book. in my opinion this book is fit for kids ages 11and up. there is a lot of violence in the book but every monster of bad guy is slayed by the mighty god and goddesses! try reading this book if you haven't! trust me you won't regret it!

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punk kity, March 12, 2007 (view all comments by punk kity)
i looove Greek mythology!it was the first thing i learned about as a child. i am now 13 years old. even though i am only 13 i understand everything that i am told about Greece and greek mythology.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780440406945

Author:

D'Aulaire, Ingri

Author:

D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin

Author:

D'Aulaire, Ingri

Author:

Ingrid D'Aulaire

Publisher:

Delacorte Press

Location:

New York :

Subject:

Juvenile literature

Subject:

Children's 9-12 - Literature - Classics / Contemporary

Subject:

Mythology and folklore

Subject:

Legends, Myths, & Fables - Greek & Roman

Subject:

Mythology, Greek

Subject:

Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature.

Subject:

Children s-Fables

Copyright:

1992

Edition Description:

Trade paper

Series:

A Yearling special

Series Volume:

96-23

Publication Date:

19920331

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

from 3

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

192

Dimensions:

12.18x8.82x.54 in. 1.60 lbs.

Age Level:

09-12