Boy Who Fell from the Sky

Author(s): Lucy Coats

Folktales, Fairytales, Legends

Introducing favourite Greek myths to younger readers. The twelve labours of Heracles and the stories of Daedalus and Icarus, King Midas, Theseus and the Minotaur and Echo and Narcissus are among the fifty Greek myths in this book. Excitingly told, wonderful to read aloud, and with captivating illustrations on almost every page, this is an unparalleled introduction to the Greek myths for younger children. About the Author: Lucy Coats read Ancient History at Edinburgh University, then worked in children's publishing and now writes full-time. She is a gifted children's poet and has written several picture book texts. Anthony Lewis is a well-known illustrator and his picture books have sold in many countries. First published 2002.

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'A splendid reminder of the wonder of the oldest of stories ... should be in every home and classroom' Wendy Cooling in The Bookseller. Greek myths Key Stages 1 and 2. An attractive repackage of a highly successful gift book. In its original format, it was shortlisted for the Blue Peter 'Best Book to Read Aloud' Award. Second vlume of 50 Greek Myths, THE WOODEN HORSE, to follow in October.

"Another great holiday book as the short 50 tales are easy to dip-in and out of and will captivate children of all ages". Family Interest Magazine, July/August 2005 'a must-have resource for anyone teaching myths or Ancient Greece... well chosen and well organised... presented in a way that makes them more accessible than more drawn-out retellings.' -- Huw Thomas TES 20.1.06

Lucy Coats read Ancient History at Edinburgh University, then worked in children's publishing and now writes full-time. She is a gifted children's poet and has written several picture book texts. Anthony Lewis lives with his wife and two young daughters in Cheshire. Since he graduated with a first class honours degree in 1989 he has illustrated and contributed to more than 200 children's books at home and abroad.

General Fields

  • : 9781842551455
  • : Orion
  • : Orion
  • : 0.15
  • : 21 April 2005
  • : 198mm X 129mm X 14mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Lucy Coats
  • : Paperback
  • : Anthony Lewis
  • : 398.20938
  • : 176
  • : 100 Line Drawing(s)