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Myths and Legends: Tales from Around the World

Myths and Legends: Tales from Around the World - Hardcover

by Samantha Newman
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Availability:In StockContributor:Samantha Newman, Graham Kennedy (Illustrator), Fiona Sansom (Illustrator)Series:Arcturus Illustrated Folk TalesAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:11/4/2025Pages:128
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcturus EditionsISBN-13:9781398857254ISBN-10:1398857254UPC:9781398857254Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Legends, Myths, Fables, Fairy Tales & FolkloreBook Topic:AnthologiesProduct ID:SC6391X863

Classic myths and legends are brought to life for a new generation in this captivating hardback anthology, showcasing 50 stories cleverly retold and boldly illustrated in full-color.

Adapted by Samantha Newman, these best-loved stories from around the world will enchanted readers of all ages. Meet fearless hero Theseus, quick-thinking goddess Nuwa, terrifying snake-haired Medusa, and cunning trickster Coyote. Find out how Ra created the world, why Elephant digs waterholes, and even how Saturday got its name. Vivid illustrations by Fiona Sansom and Graham Kennedy bring to life a thrilling world where gods and goddesses meet ordinary mortals and brave warriors battle fearsome monsters.

From Odysseus to Horus, and Anansi to Pangu, the adventures of the gods and heroes are sure to entertain children aged 7+.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcturus EditionsISBN-13:9781398857254ISBN-10:1398857254UPC:9781398857254Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Legends, Myths, Fables, Fairy Tales & FolkloreBook Topic:AnthologiesProduct ID:SC6391X863

Samantha Newman is a children's fiction author with a talent for humor and a flair for the fantastic. She has adapted folk tales from around the world; brought Shakespeare to a modern audience; and remixed fairy tales for Arcturus's fantastic Twisted Fairy Tales series.

Fiona Sansom graduated with a degree in illustration from Kingston University and is a freelance illustrator mainly in children's publishing, who is now focusing her work on fine art painting. Her favorite themes are fantasy-based or realistic and colorful.

Graham Kennedy is a freelance illustrator whose work is extremely detailed with a combination of traditional and digital art. His specialties are in ELT books and children's books. He also creates biblical artwork for Foundation Matters.
Publisher: Arcturus Editions

Contributor(s)

Samantha Newman, Graham Kennedy (Illustrator), Fiona Sansom (Illustrator)

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Samantha Newman

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