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Tales of the Greek Heroes

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Tales of the Greek Heroes
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Roger Lancelyn Green
Introduction by Rick Riordan
SeriesPuffin Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9780141325286
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations line drawings throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint Puffin Classics
Publication Date 5 March 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

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.