Orchard Greek Myths
Geraldine McCaughrean, Emma Chichester Clark
Subjects
- Fairy Tales - myths, legends and folklore from way back
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
Average rating
Discover the drama and thrill of sixteen classic Ancient Greek myths in this glorious story collection.
Featuring all of the best-known stories, including Theseus & the Minotaur, Heracles, Daedalus & Icarus, The Wooden Horse and Pandora’s Box. Retold by master storyteller, Geraldine McCaughrean, with full colour artwork throughout, this is an essential for every child’s bookshelf.
""These powerful stories are brought to a young modern audience with a verve and simplicity that makes them shine in our minds"" – Michael Rosen
Stories included:
Theseus and the Minotaur
Pandora’s Box
Perseus and Medusa
Jason and the Golden Fleece
Daedalus and Icarus
Orpheus and Eurydice
Arachne
The Wooden Horse of Troy
King Midas
Persephone and the Pomegranate Seeds
Echo and Narcissus
The Twelve Labours of Heracles
Odysseus
Apollo and Daphne
Atalanta’s Race
Freedom for Prometheus
Reviews
It was really interesting to learn all the different Greek myths
Coach Amazonia Flattery 13.12.2022
This is the story of gods, goddesses, nymphs, and people in ancient Greece.
Anonymous 02.09.2015
