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Manufacturer: Candlewick
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Presenting the newest discovery in the series with the Midas touch — a mythical exploration fit for the gods

In the early nineteenth century, an English nobleman embarked on a tour of the sites of ancient Greece. He brought as his guide a primer on Greek myths written by his friend Lady Hestia Evans, a devotee of Lord Byron who had recently taken the same voyage. In the true Romantic spirit, Lady Hestia’s book was not only lavishly illustrated but also boasted many paper crafts and novelties, including a card game featuring the twelve Olympians, an oak-leaf oracle of Zeus, a pop-up Pandora’s box (with hope still inside), a booklet retelling the tale of Odysseus, a piece of the Golden Fleece, a gold OBOLOS coin to pay the ferryman on the River Styx, and many more flaps, foldouts, and other surprises. The nobleman added his own witty comments and drawings along the way, but seems to have wished for something odd at the Delphic oracle: as the book nears its end, it slowly begins to turn . . .to gold. Now, for lovers of Greek myths and those just discovering their timeless power, this fascinating volume is faithfully reproduced with all its Romantic ambience, clever wit and novelty features intact.


DESCRIPTION:

Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 292.13
EAN: 9780763634032
ISBN: 0763634034
Label: Candlewick
Manufacturer: Candlewick
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 32
Publication Date: 2007-08-28
Publisher: Candlewick
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Release Date: 2007-08-28
Studio: Candlewick


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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Customer Rating:
Summary: Fun for my 7 year old
Comment: These are her thoughts about the book. She enjoyed the unusual construction of the book, including its little pockets and prizes and other surprises scattered throughout. The "pop up" features were especially entertaining. The colorful pictures were nice, especially those of the Greek gods. There is also a card game included (along with an instruction book) that she enjoys playing.Mythology (Ologies)



Customer Rating:
Summary: Disappointing and lack of female representation
Comment: I bought this for my daughter who loves mythology. It was disappointing, mostly because there was only one page of female mythology figures....There are more complete and inclusive books on mythology out there, save your money for those if you value more equitable gender representation.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Mythology Hardcover Book
Comment: We were very impressed with the quality of this book and our daughter is enjoying it very much.

Customer Rating:
Summary: LOVE this book and you will too!
Comment: I have one of my own that I bought for my son, and have given it as a gift...she loved it too!

Customer Rating:
Summary: Better than Edith
Comment: Okay, so the book is not as comprehensive as Edith Hamilton, but it is such a beautiful book. Plus, it is a fun way to introduce your kids to mythology, and not just Greek mythology. Would highly recommend this book to mythology lovers. We just love the ology books.

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