Tales of Ancient Egypt
$18.92
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
5 July 2022
Summary
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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141332598 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 014133259X |
| Author: | Roger Lancelyn Green, Roger Green, Michael Rosen |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Puffin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 5 July 2022 |
| Weight: | 167g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 130mm x 17mm |
| Series: | Puffin Classics |
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Critics Review
The 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. * Lovereading4Kids *
About The Author
Roger Lancelyn Green
Roger Lancelyn Green (Author)
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.
Michael Rosen (Introducer)
Michael Rosen is one of the best known figures, not only in the children’s book world but also the British arts scene. His first book of children’s poems was published in 1974, and he has gone on to write numerous and award-winning children’s books such as Quick, Let’s get Out of Here, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and Chocolate Cake. Alongside this he performs, teaches, lectures, presents Word of Mouth on BBC Radio 4 and reviews books for the Guardian. He was Children’s Laureate from 2007 to 2009, and founded the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2008 as part of his laureateship to honour books that make children laugh!
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