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Tales of Ancient Egypt
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Tales of Ancient Egypt
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Roger Green
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By (author) Roger Lancelyn Green
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Introduction by Michael Rosen
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| Series | Puffin Classics |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 129 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780141332598
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| Classifications | Dewey:398.20932 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Penguin Random House Children's UK
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| Imprint |
Puffin Classics
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| Publication Date |
5 May 2011 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Rediscover Puffin Classics - bringing the best-loved stories to a new generation. Michael Rosen, Professor of Children's Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London, and bestselling author, poet and broadcaster, introduces these great myths and legends of Ancient Egypt. Travel back deep in time to Ancient Egypt and discover the great myths and legends of the Sun God, Amen-Ra; the love story of Osiris and Isis; the curse of the book of Thoth and many other captivating tales of magic, treasure and aventure from one of the oldest and most fascinating civilizations in the world.
Author Biography
Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918. He loved storytelling and was fascinated by traditional fairy tales, myths and legends from around the world. As well tales from ancient Egypt, his retellings include Greek and Norse legends, plus a retelling of Robin Hood. He died in 1987.
ReviewsThe Puffin Classics series is a perfect marriage of the old and the new. Enjoy some of the best books from the past and find out why and how they inspired some of the best writers of the present. -- Julia Eccleshare * Lovereading4Kids *
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