Synopses & Reviews
A classic collection of Greek myths withspecial emphasison adventure and heroic quests. The ten stories include: Creation of the Gods, Pandora's Box, Atalanta, Perseus, Pegasus and Bellerophon, King Midas and the Gift of Gold, King Midas and the Donkey's Ears, How Arachne Became a Spider.
The stories are written to appeal to a wide age range, to be read aloud to children of six to eight and for children of nine and above to read to themselves.
Review
Praise for
Greek Myths:"Powerful retellings." Books for Keeps
Synopsis
Atalanta is the fastest runner in the world butÿwill only marry the man who can beat her in a race; Perseus must destroy the snake-headed gorgon, Medusa; Pandora has been givenÿthe gift of curiosity, what will happen if she opens the forbiddenÿmagic jar? Pegasus, the miraculous flying horse, has never been tamed,ÿcan Bellerophon catch him? These ten wonderful tales from the world of Greek mythology are perfect for reading aloud to younger children. The stories are told by Sally Pomme Clayton, one of the UK's most spellbinding storytellers, with beautiful, glowing illustrations by the award-winning artist Jane Ray. Included are notes and a map showing the real places in Greece that are connected with the stories.
About the Author
Sally Pomme Clayton is an internationally acclaimed storyteller. She co-founded The Company of Storytellers with Ben Haggarty and Hugh Lupton, spearheading the revival of storytelling in the U.K. She has a huge repertoire of stories, many of which feature bold heroines. She tours throughout Britain and internationally, performing at the British Museum, the Barbican and Southbank Centre. She writes for BBC Radio and theatre. Her first book for Frances Lincoln was
Tales Told in Tents, followed by
Amazons! and
Rama and Sita: Path of Flames.
Jane Ray's distinctive style has established her as a highly successful artist both for her paintings and her wrapping paper and cards. Increasingly well-known too as an illustrator, her picture books have attracted enormous attention around the world. Her other title for Frances Lincoln is Ahmed and the Feather Girl.