Atticus the Storyteller's 100 Greek Myths
Reviews
“Storytelling…at its most
compelling.”
Junior Education, Book of the Month and 100 Best Books
of 2002
“Very accessible for young readers.
The writing is perfect for reading aloud. An ideal source
book (and) a useful map shows the location of each myth.”
Child Education
“A splendid reminder of the wonder
of the oldest of stories. This large, fat volume… should
be in every home and classroom. The language is sure and lyrical
and the tales read aloud well. A perfect gift.”
Wendy Cooling The Bookseller
“A bumper bargain crammed with
stories, with a freshness and vigour to make it a welcome
addition to any child’s bookshelf.”
Bookseller Buyer’s Guide
“Worth every penny." Independent on Sunday
“For those who love big books brimming
with stories. Lucy Coats’s lively retellings never undermine
the significance of these tales while Anthony Lewis’s
delightful illustrations will hold the attention of those
not yet able to tackle the book on their own. This is an old-fashioned
book in the best sense—beautifully designed and produced
with a solidity which suggests it will not be jettisoned easily.”
Lindsey Fraser Glasgow Sunday Herald
“A real winner.For a long time there has
been a real lack of a superb retelling of the Greek Myths
for younger children. This version will be with us for a long
time, it is to be hoped, as it is vibrant, immediate and above,
all fun! Provides that wealth of small detail which children
find so fascinating. A really lovely book for all the family
to share.”
Books for Keeps
“A brilliant, accessible introduction to the Greek myths.” The Good Book Guide
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“An ideal way to attract new readers to this fascinating world.” The Spectator
“Among the many retellings of the Greek
Myths, this new edition stands out fir the accessibility and
liveliness of Coats’s storytelling...”
Financial Times
“A lovely book for children…great value and beautifully illustrated.” Eastern Daily Press
“Concisely told in simple language, this is a good way for kids…to discover these stories.” Sainsbury’s Magazine
“Lucy Coats has produced the perfect
book to introduce children to the Classical world. The legends
are told in straightforward language and there’s also
a map which shows what happens where. If you believe that
children still need a reasonable grounding in the Classical
world to understand outs, this provides a first-class way
of achieving it. And children love it: the review copy was
grabbed by my eight-year-old who was still reading it (under
the covers) an hour after lights out.”
The Field
“An ideal way for young readers to enjoy the enchantment and wonder of these timeless tales and to discover that, yes, there really was a world of magic long before Harry Potter.” Waterstone’s Magazine
“The text is expertly paced to hold the
attention of younger readers. A big hit with my young tester.”
Book Fest
“As soon as I picked up this book I was
drawn into the wonderful world of myths and legends. All the
old favourites…beautifully illustrated.”
Lincolnshire Echo
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“This really is a lovely children’s
book and a fantastic way to introduce them to Greek mythology.
Both easy to read and exciting.”
Norwich Evening News
“A beautiful book to read aloud.” Glasgow Sunday Mail
“…the telling is swift, clear and
vivid. Excellent! Keep on telling stories!”
Philip Pullman
“The brevity of these retellings
makes these a must-have resource for anyone teaching myths
or Ancient Greece. The stories are well chosen and…well
organised. The usual crowd are here—Prometheus, Pandora,
the Gorgon and the Minotaur—but presented in a way that
makes them more accessible…than more drawn-out retellings.
Reminds us not to isolate these great myths in the class ‘doing
the Greeks’ but to let loose their primeval chaos throughout
the school.”
Huw Thomas, Times Educational Supplement