Tales of the Greek Heroes

Name: Tales of the Greek Heroes
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241425107
Price: 33.0 NZD
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By Roger Lancelyn Green

Series: Puffin Clothbound Classics

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Tales of the Greek Heroes by Roger Lancelyn Green is a captivating introduction to the world of Greek mythology for young readers. The book retells the classic myths with a focus on heroic figures such as Perseus, Hercules, and Theseus, detailing their adventures and challenges. It's a journey through ancient tales filled with gods, monsters, and epic quests, celebrating the timeless appeal of these legendary stories.
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241425107

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin Classics

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 336g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Greek Mythology Penguin Books Roger Lancelyn Green Series: Puffin Clothbound Classics Young Adult

About the Author

Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918. He loved storytelling and was fascinated by traditional fairy tales, myths and legends from around the world. His retellings include Egyptian, Greek and Norse legends, plus a retelling of Robin Hood. He died in 1987.

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