Greek myths Three heroic tales

Hugh Lupton

Book - 2017

Master storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden bring three of the most famous myths of the ancient Greek world to life. Vividly illustrated by award-winning French illustrator Carole Henaff, Greek Myths is a captivating introduction to the stories of Demeter and Persephone, Theseus and the Minotaur, and Orpheus and Eurydice.

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Published
Cambridge, MA : Barefoot Books, Inc [2017].
Language
English
Main Author
Hugh Lupton (author, -)
Other Authors
Daniel Morden (author), Carole Hénaff (illustrator)
Item Description
"This combined volume first published in 2017"--Tp verso.
"First published in three volumes (Demeter and Persephone, Theseus and the Minotaur and Orpheus and Eurydice) in the United States of America by Barefoot Books, Inc and in Great Britain by Barefoot Books, Ltd in 2013."
Physical Description
131 pages : color illustrations, color map, genealogical tables ; 21 cm
ISBN
9781782853497
  • Demeter and Persephone
  • Theseus and the Minotaur
  • Orpheus and Eurydice
  • Family tree of the Greek gods
  • Map of the ancient Greek world.
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 4-6-Lupton and Morden's world-building for classic myths combined with Hénaff's vibrant illustrations give new life to familiar stories in this collection. The authors take readers through three classics: "Demeter and Persephone," "Theseus and the Minotaur," and "Orpheus and Eurydice." Each tale establishes its pivotal characters and further develops those intertwined in the plot, from Daedalus and his involvement with the birth of Minotaur to Demeter and the effects of her distress on the mortals she meets. Interspersed throughout are snippets of other myths that help build the backstories of the three central stories, including the tale of Daedalus and Icarus. Hénaff's accompanying artwork complements the text by recreating the two-dimensional style of ancient pottery, while using a contemporary color palette. This is a concise introduction to Greek myths for the uninitiated, since the text does not attempt to weave the entire pantheon into each of the myths. Its visual nature, short chapters, and dramatic stories will also appeal to reluctant readers. VERDICT Three somewhat familiar tales told anew; this will circulate well in libraries where readers are not quite ready for Riordan's adventures, but are still curious about mythology.-Lisa Bosarge, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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