The Monster in the Maze
The third Book/CD pack in this must-have series introduces young readers to some of the most exciting stories ever told. Read by Simon Russell Beale.
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| Interest Age |
7-9 years |
| Reading Age |
7-9 years |
| NBS Text |
Picture Books |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile |
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| Number of Pages |
Not specified |
| Dimensions |
Width: 132mm
Height: 200mm
Spine: 12mm |
| Weight |
192g |
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| Dewey Code |
823.92 |
| Catalogue Code |
108961 |
Description of this Book
Atticus the Storyteller is still on the path to Troy and his destination - the Storytelling Festival - but he has a long way to go. But luckily, everywhere he goes and everyone he meets inspires a story that will entertain Melissa, his beloved donkey, his new friends and Atticus himself. In this collection, among others, he tells the stories of: Apollo and Daphne, Theseus and the Minotaur (one of the most popular Greek myths of all time), web-spinning Arachne and Midas, with his legendary golden touch.
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Awards & Reviews
| NZ Review |
a terrific retelling of nine Greek myths ... beautifully narrated by Simon Russell Beale. 20 August 2010 -- Kati Nicholl DAILY EXPRESS |
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Author's Bio
Lucy Coats read Ancient History at Edinburgh University, then worked as an editor for a children's publisher, and now writes full-time. She is a gifted poet and reteller of myths and legends for children of all ages. She has two children and lives in the countryside in Northamptonshire. Anthony Lewis lives with his wife and two young daughters in Cheshire. Since he graduated with a first class honours degree in 1989 he has illustrated and contributed to more than 200 children's books at home and abroad. Simon Russell Beale has starred on stage, screen and TV and has been described as one of the greatest stage actors of his generation. He has been in numerous roles for The Royal Shakespeare Company and has won the Lawrence Olivier Theatre Award 3 times. In 2003 he was appointed a CBE. In 2008 Simon made his debut as a television presenter, fronting the BBC Four series Sacred Music with Harry Christophers .He has read numerous audiobooks including Orion's Don't Cook Cinderella by Francesca Simon.
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