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The Heroes

Charles Kingsley
$11.99
BindingPaperback - Color
About

Or, Greek Fairy Tales For My Children

Kingley’s classic retelling of the Greek stories of Perseus, The Argonauts, and Theseus. The book is intended for younger readers new to Greek Mythology. Included is Kingsley’s preface from the original book. Readers young and old will delight in the adventures of The Heroes.

Originally published in 1855, this edition is derived from the book published in 1901 with color and black & white illustrations by M.H. Squire and E. Mars. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.

Details

Author(s): Charles Kingsley

Illustrator(s): M.H. Squire & E. Mars

Translator(s): None

Dimensions: 7.44" x 9.68"

Pages: 165

Font Size: 13 pt

Reading Level: 6th-8th Grade

Read Aloud Level: 4th-6th Grade

Year First Published: 1855

ISBN: 9781649659767

ASIN: 1649659768

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Watercolor portrait of Charles Kingsley with scenes inspired by his writing.

Charles Kingsley

was an English novelist, clergyman, and poet best known for The Water-Babies and Westward Ho! His writing brings together adventure, vivid landscape, social concerns, and an interest in the natural world. He also retold Greek myths for younger readers in The Heroes, introducing legendary journeys and struggles through energetic storytelling.

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