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Tales of the Greek Heroes
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Tales of the Greek Heroes
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Roger Lancelyn Green
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Introduction by Rick Riordan
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Series | Puffin Classics |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:304 | Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 129 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780141325286
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Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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Illustrations |
line drawings throughout
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Random House Children's UK
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Imprint |
Puffin Classics
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Publication Date |
5 March 2009 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Rediscover Puffin Classics - the world's favourite stories 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.
Author Biography
Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918 and lived in Oxford and at his family home in Cheshire, which the Greens had owned for more than 900 years. He loved storytelling and was fascinated by traditional fairy tales, myths and legends from around the world. He was a professional actor, a librarian and a teacher. His retellings include Egyptian, Greek and Norse legends, plus a retelling of Robin Hood. He also wrote many books for adults, including a biography of his friend C. S. Lewis, creator of the The Chronicles of Narnia. Roger Lancelyn Green died in 1987. Rick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Rick's first novel featuring the heroic young demigod, was the overall winner of the Red House Children's Book Award in 2006 and is now a blockbuster film franchise, starring Logan Lerman. Rick lives in Boston with his wife and two sons.
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