Heroes of Olympus
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2013
Summary
Accessible, fast-paced retellings of the most important classical Greek and Roman myths, adapted for middle graders.
Ancient myths continue to have modern relevance—for thousands of years they have been the basis for plays, operas, paintings, and movies. And in these retellings from acclaimed writer and scholar Philip Freeman, classic tales from Greek and Roman mythology find new life and inspire aspiring writers, artists, and musicians. Adapted from the lengthier Oh My Gods …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781442417304 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1442417307 |
| Author: | Philip Freeman, Laurie Calkhoven, Drew Willis |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2013 |
| Weight: | 318g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 38mm |
About The Author
Philip Freeman
Philip Freeman is the Fletcher Jones Chair of Western Culture at Pepperdine University and was formerly professor of classics at Luther College and Washington University. He earned the first joint PhD in classics and Celtic studies from Harvard University, and has been a visiting scholar at the Harvard Divinity School, the American Academy in Rome, the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, and the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, DC. He is the author of several books including Alexander the Great, St. Patrick of Ireland, Julius Caesar, and Oh My Gods.
Laurie Calkhoven is the author of many books, including George Washington: An American Life and Harriet Tubman: Leading the Way to Freedom. She lives in New York City.
Drew Willis is an art director and illustrator working in New York City.
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