Synopses & Reviews
Here are three tales of ancient lands in chapter book format: "The Winged Cat, " set in Egypt, "The Prince and the Golden Ax, " a story of Crete, both previously published as picture books, and a third brand-new tale, "The Tower of Babel, " a legend of Babylon. All-new black-and-white illustrations created by the author especially for this edition are included.
With dramatic flair and imagination, Deborah Nourse Lattimore draws on her extensive knowledge of the ancient world to create tales to both educat and entrance young readers. This lively, accessible collection is a companion to Arabian Nights and The Sailor Who Captured the Sea.
Synopsis
With dramatic flair and imagination, the author presents tales of ancient lands in chapter book format: "The Winged Cat, " set in Egypt; "The Prince and the Golden Ax, " a story of Crete; and "The Tower of Babel, " a legend of Babylon. Illustrations.
Synopsis
Journey to the Egyptian Netherworld with a young girl named Merit, a wicked priest, and a winged cat.
Face the challenges of the Goddess with Minoan prince Akros and his sister Illyra.
Fight for freedom in ancient Babylon with slave boy Enki and his ally, the demon of storms.
Step into three glorious ancient worlds, where magic amulets are gifts of the gods, where angry Priestesses set impossible tasks, and where compassion can help set people free. Master storyteller Deborah Nourse Lattimore brings to wondrous life all the adventure and magic of three tales of the distant past.
About the Author
Deborah Nourse Lattimore has traveled all over the world as a scholar, an artist, and a writer. She loves creating picture books that take young readers on amazing journeys back through time to ancient and mysterious cultures. In
Medusa, Ms. Lattimore transports readers to the mythological Greece of long ago, when gods meddled with mortals and fates would often be cursed. When not roaming the world, Ms. Lattimore lives in Los Angeles, CA, with her two children.
Deborah Nourse Lattimore has traveled all over the world as a scholar, an artist, and a writer. She loves creating picture books that take young readers on amazing journeys back through time to ancient and mysterious cultures. In Medusa, Ms. Lattimore transports readers to the mythological Greece of long ago, when gods meddled with mortals and fates would often be cursed. When not roaming the world, Ms. Lattimore lives in Los Angeles, CA, with her two children.