Adventures of Achilles - Softcover

Lupton, Hugh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846868017 ISBN 13: 9781846868016

Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

Achilles is the son of a king and a goddess and also the best warrior in Greece. So when Prince Paris claims Helen from a Greek King, and Troy declares war, everyone knows that Achilles will be vital to the Greek cause. With the help of the gods, can young Achilles lead his fellow countrymen to victory against the Trojans? about this title: A Barefoot Books Feature Title for 2012. Latest in the Advanced Readers collection, joining Robin Hood and The Adventures of Odysseus. Lyrical retelling of one of the most important works of literature in the western cannon. Writing and illustration true to ancient style, while still feeling exciting and modern.

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About the Author:

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 and Magic and his novel The Ballad of John Clare. He lives with his wife, Liz, 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'. Carole Henaff is inspired by her travels and is never without her sketchbook. She studied theatrical literature in Paris before moving to Barcelona to study graphic design and illustration. Carole has illustrated children's books in France and Spain, including Smara, which was awarded the Isaac Diaz Pardo Prize for Best Illustrated Book, 2006. She has also illustrated The Arabian Nights for Barefoot Books.

From Booklist:

For centuries, people of all ages have been fascinated with the myths of the ancient Greek gods. Lupton, a sought-after British storyteller, and Morden, a Welsh storyteller, use their practiced styles to bring the childhood, youth, prowess, and death of Achilles to life. The first four chapters introduce all the characters, both immortal and mortal, who play a significant role in the long war (see chapters 5–12) between the Greeks and citizens of Troy. Achilles, the son of King Peleus and Thetis, is the primary character, though major gods and goddesses interfere at every turn. Hénaff’s color illustrations are done in a style to replicate the ancients, while her detailed facial expressions add wit. The book has no glossary or identifying list of characters, so either bone up beforehand or read it quickly for fun and don’t worry about remembering all the names. Readers who grew up with the d’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths (1962) and those hooked on Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series will find this a fun read. Grades 5-8. --J. B. Petty

About this edition

• Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1846868017
• ISBN 13: 9781846868016
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 127