Enter a world where anything is possible. A god could be a mountain or a shower of gold. A nymph could be a stream or an echo in the wind. The myths of ancient Greece are full of such wonders, as well as a host of courageous heroes, cunning heroines, and terrible monsters. From the tragedy of Persephone to the fearsome minotaur; from Perseus's quest for Medusa to greedy King Midas, this collection includes a broad range of the most well-known and celebrated myths. Each is skillfully retold by Ann Turnbull, and readers young and old are welcomed into a golden world of beauty, tragedy, and miracle.
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"Gorgeous, dark illustrations with splashes of color and gold bring elegance and mystery to this collection of classic Greek myths. Turnbull presents a marvelous entry point to children approaching these tales for the first time or those revisiting these timeless stories." — Donalyn (5 out of 5 stars)
"Gorgeous, dark illustrations with splashes of color and gold bring elegance and mystery to this collection of classic Greek myths. Turnbull presents a marvelous entry point to children approaching these tales for the first time or those revisiting these timeless stories."
" checked out from the library for the lovely illustrations. "
" Awesome illustrations and a pleasing lay-out. "
" Illustrations are stunning, some "lesser" told myths, and the retellings are well done. "
" This collection of retold Greek Myths contains wonderfully rendered illustrations. Containing well-known and less-known stories, it keeps one's entertained. It's great to read to children or just to yourself. "
" Wonderful way to to introduce teens to the Greek Myths or as a refresher to some classic stories. The stories are interconnected and wonderfully retold by Ann Turnbull. I loved the narration by Michael Page. "
" I love ancient mythology and these were both well told and short sweet and to the point. The illustrations fit perfectly with the stories and really enhanced the tales. "
Ann Turnbull has written more than thirty books and stories, including picture books and short fiction, but she is best known for her novels. Some of her most notable achievements include, No Shame, No Fear, which was shortlisted for the Whitbread Children’s Book Award as well as the Guardian Fiction Prize. Its sequel, Forged in the Fire, and Pigeon Summer, were both shortlisted for the Smarties Book Prize and the WH Smith Mind-Boggling Books Award.
Michael Page has been recording audiobooks since 1984 and has over two hundred titles to his credit. He has won numerous Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. As a professional actor, he has performed regularly since 1998 with the Peterborough Players in Peterborough, New Hampshire. He is a professor of theater at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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