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Retells selected ancient Greek myths in the voice of a wandering ancient storyteller.

From high in the skies - ''The Starry Hunter'' tells the story of Orion - to deep beneath the waves - meet the god Poseidon in ''The Dophin''s Message'', here is a selection of 8 spellbinding stories vividly illustrated and told by a highly-acclaimed author/illustrator partnership. As well, THE DOLPHIN''S MESSAGE takes us through the fourth leg of Atticus the Stoyteller''s quest to arrive in Troy in time for the storytellers'' championship - but will he win? A perfect introduction to Greek myths, ideal for bedtime reading alone and sharing with friends at school.

Originally published: as part of Atticus the Storyteller''s 100 Greek myths. 2002.

Atticus the Storyteller is still on the path to Troy and his destination - the Storytelling Festival - but he has a long way to go. But luckily, everywhere he goes and everyone he meets inspires a story that will entertain Melissa, his beloved donkey, his new friends and Atticus himself. In this collection, among others, he tells the stories of: Apollo and Daphne, Theseus and the Minotaur (one of the most popular Greek myths of all time), web-spinning Arachne and Midas, with his legendary golden touch.

Retells selected ancient Greek myths in the voice of a wandering ancient storyteller.

Atticus the Storyteller is on a quest. As he travels, Atticus tells tales of fearful monsters and fabulous beasts, gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines. Enter his world and face: Eurystheus - the wicked king The Hydra - a many-headed monster Hippolyta - the fierce Amazon queen Pegasus - the winged horse Brought to life with Anthony Lewis''s vivid illustrations, read the next instalment Atticus''s thrilling journey through a world of ancient beasts and heroes, in this must-have collection of books published in monthly instalments.

Meet the Snake Giants, Atalanta, Ixion and Orpheus in the book of Greek beasts and heroes.

Originally published: as part of Atticus the Storyteller''s 100 Greek myths. 2002.

Formerly known as: Atticus the storyteller''s 100 Greek myths.

This volume includes the Harpies, Jason, Paris, Aphrodite and others.

Long ago, in ancient Greece, the gods and goddesses gave the gift of storytelling to men and women, and ordered that there should be a great storytelling festival, once every seven years, near Troy, which draws entrants from far and near. Atticus the Storyteller is determined to take part but finds himself diverted on his route by happenings large and small. Always, his diversions lead to wonderful stories - and here they are ...

Formerly known as: Atticus the storyteller''s 100 Greek myths.

"Linnet is used to Wyrmesbury''s weird earthquakes and the secretive ways of the villagers. But then two of her firends vanish, and she discovers that she is the Maiden Guardian-- a job that no one can prepare for. Old and new magics have clashed, and the worldwyrm has been woken from its sleep. Only Linnet can subdue it and restore peace and order-- but is she stron enough and brave enough to try?"--Page 4 of cover.

"No tempo em que o tempo ainda não tinha começado havia apenas Gaia, a linda Terra, e seu marido Urano, o Céu. URano amava tanto Gaia que enrolou seu enorme manto negro de estrelas cintilantes em volta dela e a levou dançando pelos céus. LOgo eles tiveram doze lindos filhos chamados titãs, que se tornaram os primeiros deuses e deusas." Em O menino que caiu do céu, foram reunidas algumas das histórias desses deuses e deusas que estão entre as favoritas de todos os tempos: Teseu e o Minotauro, Dédalo e Ícaro, Perséfone e o Mundo Inferior, Perseu e a Medusa, o rei Midas, Héracles e seus doze trabalhos... E, além desses personagens bastante conhecidos de todos nós, a autora traz ainda as aventuras de outros menos famosos - como Eós, Selene e Endimião, Danae, Europa e Deucalião -, mas não menos fascinantes. Com texto curto e ágil, os mitos apresentados neste livro são narrados com a emoção na medida exata para os jovens que estão entrando em contato com eles pela primeira vez.

Coll Hazel may be the youngest bard, but he is sent on the most important quest of all - before next wintereve, he must find the mythic Avalon, home of King Arthur, and lay the thirteen sacred treasures to rest. Along Coll''s journey, he encounters giants, demons, fairies, merfolk and sealwomen, wizards, witches, wise women, heroes and enchantresses. His travelling companion is the raven, Branwen - funny, opinionated and wise. As they face danger and make new friends, they tell each other tales. These stories are taken from the whole Celtic canon of literature that includes the Mabinogian, the Irish stories of Finn MacCool, and the Arthurian legends, as well as stories from Cornwall, Scotland, the Isle of Man and Brittany.

Piero the shepherd boy is teased by the other children for the tuneless sounds he makes on his old wooden flute. Only when he learns to listen to the music of the birds and the sea can he make music himself. Then one day, the waves surge around the village and he is swept off into a magical world of dolphins, mermaids and seals to meet King Ocean himself.Peter Malone''s stunning illustrations move from an Italian landscape with its birds and animals to a fantastical underwater world, and enhance a lyrical story.

The one-eyed giant, and The enchantress and the pigs are among the fifty Greek myths in this book. 7-9 yrs.

Atticus the Storyteller is determined to take part in the great Storytelling Festival near Troy. He leaves his family in Crete and sets off on a year-long journey round Greece with his donkey, Melissa; and wherever he goes he tells his favourite myths to anyone who''ll listen. The 100 myths include all the favourites, such as the wanderings of Odysseus, the labours of Heracles, the stories of King Midas, Daedalus and Icarus, and Theseus and the Minotaur. Atticus''s journey takes the reader to all the sites of the myths and gives a captivating glimpse of how life was lived in Ancient Greece. This is an unparalleled introduction to the Greek myths for younger children, excitingly told, wonderful to read aloud, and illustrated on every opening with lively, engaging, colourful pictures full of authentic detail. In Orion''s tradition of extra-large great-value story books, this is an outstandingly good resource for every family.

Share-a-story books feature; fun ideas for storytelling from renowned reading consultant Bernice E. Cullinan, activities to enjoy after reading the story.

As children enjoy all the activities at their playschool, the reader can count different things in each illustration.

When she is orphaned, the star pupil of Miss Minchin''s boarding school in London becomes a penniless, friendless ward of the cruel Miss Minchin.

A lift-the-flap book featuring Rosie Rabbit. Each right-hand page has a flap which makes Rosie move, and each left-hand page has a line of text and objects for identification. In this title, the reader can see Rosie Rabbit open her toy cupboard, build a tower of bricks and play her drum.