Adventures of Odysseus - Hardcover

Lupton, Hugh; Morden, Daniel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1846867029 ISBN 13: 9781846867026

Verlag: Barefoot Books Ltd, 2012

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Reseña del editor:

As Odysseus fights his way back home after the Trojan War, he has to endure harrowing ordeals and adventures, and even when he returns to Ithaca, his troubles are far from over. Acclaimed storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden bring the poetry of Homer to life, and illustrator Christina Balit's stylised paintings give life to mortals and immortals alike. Includes two full-length CDs of the story read by the authors. A Barefoot Books Feature Title for 2012. Writing and illustration true to ancient style, while still feeling exciting and modern. Deals with themes of love, war, power, mortality, friendship, nature and self. Features a clever protagonist using his wits to navigate his way home.

Biografía del autor:

Hugh Lupton has been a central figure in the British storytelling revival for thirty years. He tells myths, legends and folk tales from many cultures. His many books include Tales of Wisdom and Wonder, The Story Tree, Tales of Mystery & Magic and his novel The Ballad of John Clare. He lives in Norfolk. Daniel Morden has been a professional storyteller since 1989. His book Dark Tales from the Woods won the Tir na nOg Children's Book Prize in 2007. Daniel lives with his family in Abergavenny, Wales. In 2006, Daniel and Hugh received the Classical Association's Award for 'the most significant contribution to the public understanding of the classics.' Christina Balit is an award-winning illustrator and playwright who spent part of her childhood in Lebanon and Greece. Christina has been shortlisted twice for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

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• Verlag: Barefoot Books Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1846867029
• ISBN 13: 9781846867026
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 96
• Zeichner: Balit Christina