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ISBN: 0141325283

ISBN13: 9780141325286

Tales of the Greek Heroes: Retold From the Ancient Authors

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By Roger Lancelyn Green and Richard Green

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Book Overview

Rediscover Puffin Classics. An entirely new package bringing the best-loved classics to a new generation. The mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars. Introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0141325283

ISBN13:9780141325286

Release Date:March 2009

Publisher:Puffin Books

Length:304 Pages

Weight:0.56 lbs.

Dimensions:7.0" x 0.7" x 5.1"

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Rated 5 stars
Love It...GET IT!

By Thriftbooks.com User, June 13, 2009

This books is amusing and well done! I have recommended it to many of my friends and a few family remembers who love Greek stories. This would make a great gift for anyone who loves good stories or someone who loves Greek heroes!

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Rated 5 stars
My son loves the book!

By Thriftbooks.com User, April 2, 2009

My son absolutely loves the book! Received in excellent condition and delivered timely! Many thanks!

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Rated 5 stars
Well done!

By Thriftbooks.com User, November 4, 2008

Groger Lancelyn Green retells the stories of the ancient Greek Heroes in a way that lends detail and continuity to those stories we have all heard. I had several "oh...that is how it hooks together" moments while reading. The actual reading level is probably appropriate for a 5th-6th grader, but the style and story-telling will grasp the attention of an older reader. This book would also be a fabulous "read-aloud" for a...

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Rated 5 stars
Wonderful rendering by a true master of literature

By Thriftbooks.com User, December 31, 2005

Roger Lancelyn Green was a true expert of classic literature and ancient mythology. Green was also good friends with C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Lewis's stepson Douglas Gresham (who recently co-produced the Disney production of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE). So, Roger Lancelyn Green ran in literary circles. Furthermore, Roger Lancelyn Green thoroughly studied all the ancient mythologies from around the world...

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Rated 5 stars
Really captures the heart of Greek Myth

By Thriftbooks.com User, May 20, 1998

This book is among the best myhology books I have ever read. It is expanded to the best and most popular of Greek Myths. For example, The Labors of Hercules, The Quest for the Golden Fleece and more.

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