The Gods, Goddesses, and Mythical Beasts Collection (Boxed Set) - The Golden Fleece; The Children of Odin; The Children's Homer

Three books. Three worlds. One masterful storyteller. Dive into these captivating retellings of stories from classic Greek mythology, Homer’s The Odyssey, and Norse mythology from Newbery Honoree Padraic Colum—now available together in a collectible boxed set!

The Golden Fleece takes readers into classic Greek mythology with Jason and the Argonauts and their fascinating epic about life, war, and the astounding beings who lived in a time long past. Join Odysseus on his famous journey in The Children’s Homer. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey, Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power that Homer intended. The Children of Odin takes readers to the city of Asgard, a place defended by Thor, where gods, dragons, and giants walk free in this collection of thrillingly told Norse sagas.

About the author

Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, including The Children of Odin and The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book).

Summary

Three books. Three worlds. One masterful storyteller. Dive into these captivating retellings of stories from classic Greek mythology, Homer’s The Odyssey, and Norse mythology from Newbery Honoree Padraic Colum—now available together in a collectible boxed set!

The Golden Fleece takes readers into classic Greek mythology with Jason and the Argonauts and their fascinating epic about life, war, and the astounding beings who lived in a time long past. Join Odysseus on his famous journey in The Children’s Homer. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey, Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power that Homer intended. The Children of Odin takes readers to the city of Asgard, a place defended by Thor, where gods, dragons, and giants walk free in this collection of thrillingly told Norse sagas.

Product details

• Authors: Padraic Colum, Colum Padraic
• Publisher: Harper Collins
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 14
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2017
• EAN: 9781481488518
• ISBN: 978-1-4814-8851-8
• Dimensions: 142 mm x 211 mm x 61 mm
• Weight: 780 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, Ancient Greece, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / Greek & Roman, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Ancient Civilizations, Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), Ancient World, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Ancient Rome, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage)