SynopsisThis book, from one of American literature's greatest authors, Nathaniel Hawthorne, offers a selection of Greek myths, retold to make them more accessible for children. It includes the Gorgon's Head, the Three Golden Apples and the Paradise of Children, among others. This edition, leatherbound and featuring illustrations by Walter Crane, is sure to make a welcome addition to any home library., Age range 10 to 13 Tales of Greek mythology have entertained countless generations of young readers with their accounts of brave heroes and heroines and the monsters and marvels that they encounter. Greek Myths: A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys features six classic tales written especially for children by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Tales include: the legends of Pandora and the Box of Troubles , King Midas and the Golden Touch , Perseus and the Medusa , Philemon and Baucis , Bellerophon and Pegasus , and the labours of Hercules, all illustrated magnificently in colour by Walter Crane.
LC Classification NumberBL782.H378 2015