The Adventures of Hermes, God of Thieves: 100 Journeys Through Greek Mythology
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (682 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1782690301 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 380 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-18 |
| Language | : | French |
DESCRIPTION:
J. Hamby said This is a fun perfect book to either read aloud or along with. This is a fun perfect book to either read aloud or along with your younger children and a great read for older children wanting to do it on their own. colorful tales that are nicely short and contained. Following the mischievous adventures of Hermes it is nicely packed with details of ancient Greece and its mythology. I think everyone can find some enjoyment in this work.
Murielle Szac was born in Lyons. She has also written several books for children, including The Adventures of Theseus, and The Adventures of Hermes, and is currently the publisher of a children's imprint at the French publishing house Actes Sud Junior. Mika Provata-Carlone is an independent scholar, translator, editor, photographer and illustrator. She is passionate about good books, old and new, for
"For the Greeks, Hermes was the god not only of thieves but also of lucky finds, and I'm going to count this fun-packed picaresque adventure novel as one of my own luckiest finds of 2014." -- Paul Cartledge, Professor of Greek Culture, Cambridge University
With his tumbling brown curls and cheerful fearlessness, he charms his fellow gods: mighty Apollo, mournful Artemis, beautiful Aphrodite, and even the king of the gods, his father, Zeus himself. He will drink the nectar of Olympus and discover the truth about the immortals, from their first moments and worst monsters to their greatest loves and most terrible battles-but Hermes won't let any of it distract him from that whole wide world of good fun. Follow Hermes on 100 unforgettable journeys across the fascinating, colourful world of Greek mythology. The young god is determined to have adventures from the very moment of his unusual birth, stealing sacred cows, discovering fire and inventing the lyre and flute