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Icarus Was Ridiculous

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Icarus Was Ridiculous, written by Pamela Butchart, is a delightful children's book that presents fun and humorous twists on Greek myths. The story follows a group of schoolchildren who are eager to learn about these ancient tales, but their interpretations lead to hilarious outcomes. Filled with lively narratives and comedic mishaps, it's a perfect read for young readers interested in mythological adventures.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love witty children's stories filled with humour and adventure. If you're fascinated by Greek myths and enjoy a modern twist on classic tales, this imaginative and playful retelling will keep you entertained and laughing from start to finish.

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Icarus Was Ridiculous

A laugh-out-loud retelling of Greek myths from Blue Peter award-winner Pamela Butchart.

The ninth in a smash hit series of hilarious tales about primary school life from best-selling, award-winning creators! Packed with excellent black and white illustrations, this is the perfect longer read for newly confident readers.

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Izzy loves all the stories the Ancient Greeks told! She can't wait to tell her friends about Icarus, who was a total numpty, and the Trojan Horse, which ended a war and wasn't even real!

So pull up a plinth and enjoy all the drama of the original Greek myths, as told by Pamela Butchart and Thomas Flintham, in collaboration with the British Museum. Now with even more sandals!

Series: Izzy and Friends

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Icarus Was Ridiculous by Pamela Butchart is lauded for its humorous and engaging storytelling, making Greek myths accessible and entertaining for children. The lively illustrations and witty narrative captivate young readers, encouraging an interest in ancient tales. The author's playful approach to classic stories is praised for being both educational and amusing.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788001205

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Thomas Flintham

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

About the Author

As a child, Pamela was lucky enough to grow up in a house full of pets, have a mum and dad who were bonkers, and go to The Best Most Awesome Primary School in the WorldTM. As a student, Pamela's student jobs included: fishwife, teaching basketball in America, phlebotomist, and Artist Liaison for a (really bad) Abba tribute band. Now, Pamela teaches philosophy to teenagers and spends all day pondering questions such as, 'Is time travel possible?' and 'How do I know I'm not really a robot?' The stories write themselves really... Pamela lives in Dundee with her husband, Andy, and their son, Albie, together with their two cats, Bear & Carlos.

Thomas Flintham studied BA Fine Art at De Montfort University and in 2009 he graduated with a distinction in his Masters degree in Illustration at Camberwell College of the Arts, South London.

Thomas works digitally, drawing straight into his computer with his Wacom tablet, and in the old fashioned way on paper with brush and ink and drawing pens. He loves to draw and doodle. He has a very loose grip on reality, and enjoys disappearing into his own imagination in search of new characters, worlds and ideas to draw.

His work is influenced by his interest in all kinds of books, films, comics and Japanese video games. He loves Christmas and chocolate. He owns (almost) too many books.

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