First Greek Myths Series by Saviour Pirotta 10 illustrated Books Collection Set - Ages 5-11 - Paperback Orchard Books

16.99 GBP*

Description

Join a cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures. A wonderful set of straightforward, friendly and accessible Greek Myth retellings, with clear type and irresistible illustrations. All the favourite stories are here. Titles in this set: 1. Arachne, The Spider Woman 2. Arion, The Dolphin Boy 3. Icarus, The Boy Who Could Fly 4. Jason and The Golden Fleece 5. King Midas's Goldfingers 6. Odysseus and The Wooden Horse 7. Pegasus The Flying Horse 8. Perseus and The Monstrous Medusa 9. The Secret Of Pandora's Box 10. Theseus and The Minotaur Description: Arachne, The Spider Woman Arachne is always boasting that her weaving is better than the goddess Athena's. So Athena decides to teach the boastful girl a terrible lesson... Join a cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures. Arion, The Dolphin Boy Arion was the greatest poet in the world. On his way home from a far-off land, sailors want to steal his treasure and leave him to drown. Who will save him? Icarus, The Boy Who Could Fly Icarus's dad is a great inventor but when he gives his son wings, so they can escape the island they live on, things don't go according to plan at all. Jason and The Golden Fleece Jason goes to find the Golden Fleece, so he can get the throne back from his wicked uncle. But first he must brave evil skeletons and get past a terrible serpent... King Midas's Goldfingers King Midas's greatest wish is for everything he touches to turn to gold. But once this wish is granted, Midas realises he will never be able to hug his little princess again. What will he do? Join a cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures. Odysseus and The Wooden Horse Troy is the most well-protected city in the land. So how will Odysseus and his men get in? The great hero comes up with an ingenious plan... Pegasus The Flying Horse The king wants Bellerophon, the bravest man in the country, to kill a hideous monster that is scaring his people. Bellerophon must use Pegasus, the flying horse, to help. Perseus and The Monstrous Medusa Perseus is determined to save his mother from their tyrant king, but to do so he must face the monstrous Medusa, even though one look upon her face can turn a man to stone! The Secret Of Pandora's Box Epimetheus is happy when beautiful Pandora comes to live with him. But when she opens Epimetheus's special chest, the one the Gods warned him not to touch, something terrible escapes... Theseus and The Man-Eating Monster Every year the King of Athens has to send some of his people to evil King Minos for his man-eating minotaur. His brave son Theseus wants to stop it - will he succeed?