Perseus (Heroes)
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (778 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1501236245 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 253 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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But then their nostrils smelled nothing more, their brains struggled no more after understanding, and their eyes–their eyes that had focused on something so hideous that no eyes should ever have seen it–froze over…like winter ice sealing a hundred ponds, and they were stone, stone, stone dead. For readers already in thrall of Greek mythology or those who must delve into it for schoolwork, this title will be a valuable addition.–Miriam Lang Budin, Chappaqua Public Library, NYCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. . While the author does not achieve the same dimensionality of characterization as some writers who expand on traditional fairy tales, she fleshes out
Visit her on the Web at geraldinemccaughrean. Geraldine McCaughrean has published more than 130 books, and her work has been translated into 27 languages. She lives in Berkshire. One of England’s most popular authors of books for young readers, she is the only writer ever to win the coveted Whitbread Award three times.
R. M. Fisher said "Someone has Cut the Threads of Fate". There are probably much shorter retellings of this hero-story, and there are probably quite a few longer ones - but if you wish to avoid the simplicity of a picture book and the long-windedness of an epic, then I don't think you'd find any reason to complain about Geraldine McCaughrean's vers. "Beautiful Retelling of Greek Myth" according to Heather C. First I should point out that this is not a novelization of the classic myth of Perseus but rather a retelling. We do not really get into the thoughts of anyone but instead follow the story of Perseus as he slays Medusa, takes down Atlas, fights various kings, saves a princess, and kills a se. Great series!! perfect for boys! Amazon Customer All four of the books from The Hero series is wonderful! Theseus was my son's favorite of the four. Odysseus was my favorite. The author does a magnificent job maintaining the integrity of the original stories while making it re-able to the fifth grader. However, it is still enjoyable to an a
The fourth of Geraldine McCaughrean's great quartet of novels based on the hero stories of ancient Greece chronicles the adventures of the young man who must face the gorgon, Medusa.With the renewed interest in Greek mythology, this is a must-have recording for schools, libraries, and anyone who wants to know the full story of one of the greatest heroes of the era.