Product Description
Abandoned at birth, but miraculously rescued, Perseus must protect his mother from the wicked King Polydectes. On his journey he will face toothless witches, an angry giant, a terrible sea monster and the terrifying Gorgon Medusa. This book features humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach, which encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters. It includes 'Ask the storyteller' boxes, which give peripheral details about the narrative and the characters involved. The book also features an introduction to Greek storytelling, a glossary and index, as well as a 'Who's who' section with a pronunciation guide. It supports Key Stage 2 History and English and helps achieve the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.
About the Author
Peter Hepplewhite is a former history teacher, now working for Tyne and Wear Archives as Education Officer. He has been a freelance writer for more than 10 years. Mark Bergin studied at Eastbourne College of Art and has illustrated many children's books. He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea with his wife and three children.
