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Titles in This Set
1. Arachne, The Spider Woman
2. Arion, The Dolphin Boy
3. Icarus, The Boy Who Could Fly
4. Jason and The Golden Fleece
5. King Midas's Goldfingers
6. Odysseus and The Wooden Horse
7. Pegasus, The Flying Horse
8. Perseus and The Monstrous Medusa
9. The Secret Of Pandora's Box
10. Theseus and The Man-Eating Monster
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781408374566
Publisher: Orchard Books
Age Range: 5-7 years (KS1)
Overview
The First Greek Myths Series brings ten of the most-loved legends from ancient Greece to young readers in short, colourfully illustrated paperbacks. Written by acclaimed children's author Saviour Pirotta, each story stands alone, making the set ideal for confident beginner readers, classroom myth topics, and bedtime story time. From Icarus's daring flight to Pandora's fateful curiosity, these retellings introduce timeless characters and morals in an approachable, engaging way that keeps young imaginations captivated from cover to cover.
About the Books
Each title retells one self-contained Greek myth in simple sentences with plenty of illustration. Arachne, The Spider Woman sees a boastful weaver humbled by a goddess, while Arion, The Dolphin Boy follows a poet rescued from pirates. Icarus, The Boy Who Could Fly explores the danger of ambition, and Jason and The Golden Fleece sends a hero across perilous seas for a legendary prize. King Midas's Goldfingers teaches that wealth isn't everything, while Odysseus and The Wooden Horse celebrates cunning over strength. Pegasus, The Flying Horse pairs a winged steed with a monster-slaying rider, Perseus and The Monstrous Medusa follows a quest to save a mother, The Secret Of Pandora's Box examines curiosity and hope, and Theseus and The Man-Eating Monster pits bravery against the Minotaur. Together, the set offers a rounded introduction to Greek mythology's greatest hits.
- Ten complete, stand-alone Greek myths in one collection
- Short chapters and simple language ideal for readers aged 5-7
- Bright, friendly illustrations support comprehension and engagement
- Written by award-winning children's author Saviour Pirotta
- Great for KS1 topic work, classroom libraries, and home reading schemes
- A memorable gift set for curious young mythology fans
About the Author
Saviour Pirotta is a Maltese-born British author who has written over 100 books for children, ranging from picture books to novels. Best known for The Orchard Book of First Greek Myths, he has also written the Ancient Greek Mysteries series for Bloomsbury and the Wolfsong series for Maverick Books. Before becoming a full-time writer, Pirotta worked as a professional storyteller, and his gift for oral narrative shines through in these accessible retellings, translated into multiple languages worldwide.
Why You'll Love This Set
Compact, colourful, and packed with adventure, these ten paperbacks turn classic Greek legends into bite-sized reading wins for young children — building confidence, vocabulary, and a lifelong love of mythology one story at a time.
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