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The Tale of Troy
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Tale of Troy
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Roger Green
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Illustrated by Pauline Baynes
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Introduction by Michelle Paver
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| Series | Puffin Classics |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:240 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 129 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780141341965
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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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 |
27 October 1994 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Puffin Classics - award-winning stories brought to life for a new generation. The story of Helen and the judgement of Paris, of the gathering Heroes and the seige of Troy; of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, reared by the Centaur on wild honey and the marrow of lions; of Odysseus, the last of the Heroes, his plan for the wooden Horse and his many adventures on his long journey home to Greece. With a fascinating introduction by best-selling author Michelle Paver, and additional endmatter including an author profile, who's who, activities, glossary and more.
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. His retellings include Egyptian, 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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