Description
The ancient Egyptian myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. This striking new comic book collection will be the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Egyptians - containing six tales full of mythical creatures, gods, pharaohs and adventure.
With striking illustrations by Nuria Tamarit, this retelling of the Egyptian myths will delight readers of all ages.
A vivid and contemporary retelling of the ancient Egyptian myths.
About the Author
Stephen Davies (Author)
Stephen Davies writes picture books, chapter books, young adult novels, TV tie-ins and educational books. Many of his books are set in West Africa on the edge of the Sahara Desert, where he lived and worked for thirteen years.
His first book Sophie and the Albino Camel won the Glen Dimplex Prize for best debut children's book. Since then he has written more than twenty books, including a series of six Hilda novels to accompany the popular Netflix animation. His most recent book, The Ancient Egypt Sleepover, will be published in January 2022.
Nuria Tamarit (Illustrator)
Nuria Tamarit is an illustrator and comic artist based in Valencia, Spain.
Some of her latest books are Dos Monedas (La Cupula Ediciones), Geante (Delcourt), Le conte du Genevrier (Les Aventuriers de L'Etrange) and Season of the Witch (Nobrow). Her work has been featured in international magazines such as Planadviser, Voltio, Fierro, Save our Souls or Nobrow 10.
Some of her clients have been Usborne Publishing, El Mundo, Santillana, GVA and Google. She teaches Illustration in her spare time.
Reviews
Bursting with detail and humour, and Tamarit's funny and fascinating comic-strip illustrations, this fully accessible and entertaining retelling of ancient myths is a delight for readers both young and old.' * Lancashire Evening Post *
Packed with both adventure and information, it will encourage children to think about, discuss and find out more about the life, culture and beliefs of this period. * The School Reading List *
Book Information
ISBN 9781800783232
Author Nuria Tamarit
Format Hardback
Page Count 64
Imprint Big Picture Press
Publisher Templar Publishing
Weight(grams) 600g
Dimensions(mm) 305mm * 225mm * 12mm
