Greek Myths, Folktales and Legends Vicki Psarias-Broadbent 9780702339752

A beautiful new edition of 20 Greek myths, retold for a younger audience. From raging gods and goddesses to tales of brave and foolish mortals, this collection has something for everyone. Stories include popular myths and folktales from across ancient Greece. Explore the consequences of greed in The Midas Touch; fly too close to the sun in The Fall of Icarus; and follow the life of a brave female warrior in The Tale of Atalanta. Discover lesser well-known stories such as Narcissus and Echo, Apollo and Daphne, and Jason and The Golden Fleece. This book is the latest in the Scholastic Classics collection which introduces generations of book lovers to timeless stories, written especially for younger readers. Classic stories told in a child-friendly package The 'Moral of the Myth' at the end of each story also gives an insight into social, historical context the myths were told from. Written by bestselling author Vicki Broadbent Psarias who draws on her own Greek heritage within the stories.

Book Information
ISBN 9780702339752
Author Vicki Psarias-Broadbent
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Scholastic
Publisher Scholastic