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The Orchard Book of First Greek Myths

Saviour Pirotta, Author

Jan Lewis, Illustrator

Imprint: Orchard Books

Publication date: August 28, 2003

Category: Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage)

ISBN: 9781841217758

Here are ten of the greatest and best-loved Greek legends retold with warmth and humour for young children and illustrated with bright, friendly artwork. Meet Theseus and the Minotaur, Odysseus, Pandora, King Midas and a whole cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures. The perfect introduction to Greek Myths.

Saviour Pirotta

Saviour Pirotta has written over 100 children’s books, ranging from picture books to novels. He has been fascinated by traditional tales since he was a child, and before becoming a full-time writer he worked as a storyteller for the Commonwealth Institute in London. His titles include The Orchard Book of First Greek Myths and The Orchard Book of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. He lives in Saltaire, West Yorkshire.