Adventures of Achilles

By Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden

Book Overview

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. AGE: 10+ AUTHORS: 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 & Magic and his novel The Ballad Of John Clare. 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. In 2006, Daniel and Hugh received the Classical Association's Award for "the most significant contribution to the public understanding of the classics." ILLUSTRATOR: 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. SELLING POINTS: *A Barefoot Books Feature Title for 2012. *Includes two full-length CDs narrated by the authors. *Lyrical retelling of one of the most important works of literature in the Western canon. Writing and illustration true to ancient style but also feels exciting and modern. ILLUSTRATED

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846868009
• ISBN13: 9781846868009
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6